Restaurant • 517-1 Takino, Assabu, Hiyama District, Hokkaido 043-1103, Japan
Takinoya-an is a charming soba restaurant renovated from an Edo-period farmhouse. With its thatched roof and wooden structure, it stands in a rural town in Hokkaido, retaining the rich colors of bygone days.
Stepping into the restaurant, you'll be greeted by the rustic ambiance of thick wooden beams and earthen walls. Antique furnishings are placed here and there, as if you've slipped back in time to the Edo period.
Served in such an atmospheric space is the fragrant, handcrafted soba noodles made by the owner. The finely cut noodles grow sweeter with each bite. The chilled soba with a touch of mountain vegetables, sprinkled with hot pepper and mixed with freshly fried tempura, is an exquisite dish.
Tempura is essential to soba noodles. The light, crispy batter allows you to fully enjoy the flavors of seasonal ingredients. The seasonal tempura, made from locally harvested wild vegetables and seafood, is a must-try.
The reason for such deliciousness lies in the pure water springing from the Takinoya grounds. The owner affirms,