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Enjoy beautifully presented Miwa somen noodles in the birthplace of somen.
Located in the Miwa area of Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture—believed to be the birthplace of somen—Senjutei is a dining spot with deep roots. It was opened in 1980 by the fourth-generation head of Ikeri, a long-established Miwa somen maker founded in 1850, with the wish to serve delicious somen to visitors to Miwa.
One of the signature dishes is the elegant Chilled Tricolor Somen, served in a bamboo vessel and featuring vibrantly colored noodles made with ingredients like egg and matcha. Enjoy it with a house-made dipping sauce. The Mushroom Nyumen, a warm somen dish rich in seasonal ingredients, delivers a deep, comforting dashi flavor. For something more indulgent, try the Wagyu and Somen Set, which includes seared wagyu and your choice of hot or cold noodles.
Other local specialties such as kaki-no-ha sushi, warabi mochi, and kuzukiri are also available. Dine in a serene, traditionally styled interior while gazing out through large windows onto the tranquil surrounding scenery.
“Chilled Tricolor Somen” made with egg and matcha-infused noodles
“Mushroom Nyumen” featuring seasonal ingredients
The “Senjutei Lunch Set” includes local specialties like kaki-no-ha sushi and sukiyaki with Yamato chicken
A calm and refined atmosphere filled with traditional Japanese charm
Located in the birthplace of somen noodles
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Only English menu is available.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
No.
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Can I get take-out?
Sorry, it is not available.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are conditionally accepted—only on weekdays and only for those who can arrive by 11:30am. Reservations are not available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
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Are there any smoking areas?
There is outdoors smoking area.
