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Teuchi Soba and Duck Dishes- Jigen

Jigen is a hidden urban dining spot where you can enjoy exquisite hand-made soba and duck dishes.

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It is tucked away in a quiet corner a little removed from Ebisu Station, offering a serene, Japanese-style setting. Here, you can enjoy meticulously crafted hand-made soba and dishes featuring fresh duck meat.

The soba is made from high-quality domestic buckwheat flour and prepared with care daily, resulting in a fragrant aroma and smooth texture. The delicate flavor of the sauce, made from richly aromatic honkarebushi (dried bonito), complements the noodles perfectly. The fresh duck meat from Zao, used in dishes like ceramic plate-grilled duck and duck nanban, is raised with great care using bamboo charcoal water and several types of yeast, which cultivates its juiciness and rich flavor. The duck hot pot, which requires a reservation at least one day in advance, is a must-try.
For those who want a more extensive experience, there is a course option where you can enjoy specialties such as ceramic plate-grilled duck, seasonal tempura, and a final dish of seiro (cold soba). Additionally, the menu offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including local sake sourced from across the country, shochu, and wines, all carefully chosen to pair well with soba and duck dishes.

Highlights

  • A restaurant located in a backstreet away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • The signature dishes are duck cuisine and hand-made soba.
  • Offers hot pot dishes and course meals.
  • The alcoholic beverages include a wide variety, featuring local sake from across Japan, shochu, wine, and plum wine.

Photos

  • The signature dish: ceramic plate-grilled duck with leeks.

    The signature dish: ceramic plate-grilled duck with leeks.

  • "Kamo-jiru Seiro" is a dish where the dipping sauce, rich in the umami of duck, is exquisite.

    "Kamo-jiru Seiro" is a dish where the dipping sauce, rich in the umami of duck, is exquisite.

  • The chef's recommended course features a selection of his specialty dishes.

    The chef's recommended course features a selection of his specialty dishes.

  • Sake offerings that change seasonally, including fresh sake and "hiyaoroshi."

    Sake offerings that change seasonally, including fresh sake and "hiyaoroshi."

  • A serene space that lets you get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    A serene space that lets you get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

  • As it's a popular restaurant, it's recommended to make a reservation in advance.

    As it's a popular restaurant, it's recommended to make a reservation in advance.

Official FAQs

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

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There is a menu with pictures available.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

Yes, we have. (Salad, Tempura, Soba etc.)

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Sorry, it is not available.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

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Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

Yes, it is.

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Are there any smoking areas?

A

No smoking in the restaurant.

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Details

Name in Japanese
手打ち蕎麦と鴨料理 慈玄
Postal Code
150-0013
Address
1-24-9 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-4444-7088
Closed
Sundays, Holidays, 1st and 3rd Saturday
Business Hours
11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (Saturdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm)
Budget
Lunch 1,000-2,000yen、Dinner 3,000-4,000yen
Access
(1)About 6 minutes walk from JR Ebisu Station.
(2)About 9 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line’s Ebisu Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)