Shinshō Soba — Restaurant in Hakone

We had launch in Tatame mode, pretty uncomfortable if you’re not used to eat sitting with your legs crossed, but it’s still an experience to do. The service is quick and friendly. The food however is not as good as expected: the large shrimps, although “large”, very well breaded, but I’m not a fan of the taste, they seemed lacking a sauce or a garniture that overcomes the fried oil taste. The Miso soup was excellent, and the rice was...

Really good local restaurant serving soba and udon with tempura or pork cutlets or duck soup. There's another udon noodle store next door which is more popular as Leonardo DiCarprio visited but this store seems more traditional and authentic. I find more locals visiting this which is good. The prawn tempura was outstanding, as in the pork cutlet. The soba was very nice and most locals ordered a big...

The cold soba during summer was very refreshing. The noodles were chewy and nicely paired with the soy dipping sauce. I wanted an extra serving of soba unfortunately they didn't offer that service.

The service was fast and courteous at the same time. It was amazing to see the old aunties whizzing around the restaurant serving every table.

Beautiful atmosphere with a traditional...