Rikyuan — Restaurant in Tokyo

Belated review and I didn't even get a picture of my soba with tempura. Perhaps the notable thing is that it had empty seats even though it's a first-floor location. That was quite a busy time in the neighborhood and we had searched for a place for a while. Perhaps less popular but probably more likely that we had just been searching for so long that most folks had finished eating. It isn't facing a major street, but there are several big streets nearby and lots of people were wandering around... I thought it was pretty good, but I'm not such an expert in judging soba. The tempura was a typical assortment. A light atmosphere, quite Japanese. I'd estimate about 30 seats, and I didn't even check the...

I had been a regular at Rikyuan from 2013 to 2018, and their authentic soba noodle experience never failed to impress. It's not just food, it's a full immersion into traditional Japanese culture. I strongly recommend their scrumptious pork rice bowl - a must-try for any food lover. Plus, the serving speed is a big plus. Always quick, but never compromising on the quality. A gem for anyone seeking the true essence of...

I had a grilled fish plate (1600 yen). Very thin filet of fish. Other items were just rice, miso soup and pickles, that’s all. I am not used to foods cooked with a lot of soy sauce/salt. For me it was way too salty. My friend had a tempura and cool soba. She also said the tempura dipping sauce was just like soy sauce. Is that the Edo style cooking?? For that price, I feel like I...