Ganso Ojiya Soba Kadoya

Ganso Ojiya Soba Kadoya is a long-established soba restaurant. Founded in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, in 1889, it has long served hegi soba, Ojiya’s signature local specialty. Known for preserving traditional flavors, it is loved by both locals and visitors as a symbol of the region’s food culture.

Its signature dish is, of course, hegi soba. It is made with stone-milled buckwheat flour from Ojiya and funori seaweed as a binding agent. One of its special touches is using funori cooked down more densely than in typical hegi soba. The smooth texture and pleasantly springy bite are unique to Ganso Ojiya Soba Kadoya. It also pairs perfectly with the slightly sweet dipping sauce made from a blend of honkarebushi bonito flakes from Makurazaki and mackerel flakes. The menu also offers a wide selection of tempura sets and rice bowls that go well with soba.

The interior has the calm atmosphere of a long-established restaurant. With 100 seats, including tatami seating and tables, it can also accommodate groups. Nearby attractions such as Nishikigoi no Sato make it easy to stop by while sightseeing in the area.