Kameya Shinjuku — Restaurant in Tokyo

• ALERT* COZY SOBA CORNER WITH GREAT NOODLES Surrounded by hundreds of Noodle places all around the Shinjuku area, where do you go? You follow your nose and go directly to a noodle shop that has the best aroma and we did just that today.

Following our senses we ended up eating on the sidewalk at an incredible Soba noodle place right in the heart of Shinjuku with locals queuing to get a seat at this very local place. We were lucky loads of people were leaving so we got a seat as we arrived but it didnt take too long before there was a queue of people waiting again at this 10 seater soba bistro.

We tucked into Ten Tama Udon and Wakama Tamago Soba both of which were prepared right in front of us and we were tucking into them after about 15 seconds. The aroma was absolutely amazing with a lip smacking flavour making you want to slurp all of the noodles in one go.

A real genuine Soba or Udon soup that brings goosebumps to your body when eating something so yummy bursting with bags of flavour. Watching the 2 guys continuing to prepare and serve other customers too is like a real theater experience.

Recommendations FULLY RECOMMENDED Go to this place and enjoy a local Ramen instead of some tourist trap that isnt worth the yen.

Prices are incredible from 400 yen. Be patient and wait your turn, enjoy slurping your way through a delicious Soba or Udon.

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Background Nestled in the bustling heart of Shinjuku izakaya alley. With an available English menu, the eatery caters to locals and tourists, making it an accessible stop for soba lovers.

Ambience It is an open-air, utilitarian setup that focuses squarely on the food. Counter-style seating creates an experience that feels both communal and transient—diners come, slurp, and go.

Service The service at Kameya Tokyo is efficient and to the point. Staff members are adept at handling the steady stream of diners with brisk, no-nonsense precision.

Food/Drink Soba is the star of the show, offering both dry and soupy versions that deliver on taste and satisfaction. The noodles are wholesome and hit the spot, embodying the classic flavours that make soba such a beloved staple. While not groundbreaking, the dishes are reliably good and cater to those craving simplicity executed well. Expect a hearty meal without being extravagant—a reminder that sometimes, less is indeed more.

Overall It is the go-to for those seeking a straightforward, authentic soba experience where you eat, enjoy, and leave—no...

Stopped into a small soba restaurant in the Omoide Yokocho strip and it ended up being one of my favourite meals of the trip. Yes, Omoide Yokocho is known as a tourist hotspot, but I think the flavours here have been tuned just enough to still feel authentic while being tourist-friendly — the broth was more flavourful than other spots I’ve tried.

On a scorching hot summer day, the chef recommended the cold soba, saying it’s what locals go for. Fantastic advice — the noodles had the perfect bite and texture, light yet satisfying. Soba can only be so good, but this was honestly a standout for me.

I also had crispy tempura with it — not hugely flavourful, more of a textural sidekick to the soba than something extraordinary. The egg, though, was perfect — rich yolk that broke apart and coated the noodles beautifully (copied this move after seeing the local next to me do it).

What really elevated the experience was the staff. Sublime service, attentive, and genuinely warm. It made the meal feel personal and memorable, not just another...