01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When you crave a satisfying portion of soba noodles alongside a hearty rice bowl, Shogetsu-an delivers just the right balance. Located just a short stroll from the Ukima exit of Kita-Akabane Station, this neighborhood shop features lunch sets playfully described as omiai (matchmaking), pairing small rice bowls like katsudon, oyakodon, or tanukidon with your choice of hot or cold noodles. You might combine a sweet-and-savory chicken-and-egg oyakodon with a fragrant curry nanban noodle broth, or enjoy a freshly fried pork cutlet simmered in broth over rice alongside chilled soba, matching the components to your appetite on any given day.
The à la carte menu exhibits the welcoming range characteristic of a long-standing local soba parlor. Beyond standard plain mori soba and kakiage seiro (noodles with mixed tempura), hearty options like comforting taro-root imoni soba, vegetable-rich kenchin soba, and grated daikon with natto make for unpretentious, nourishing meals. Summer brings seasonal cold duck broth dipping noodles and chilled bowls topped with natto, grated mountain yam, and okra, while colder months introduce bubbling miso stewed udon and sukiyaki udon to warm the palate.
The dining room provides an easygoing ambiance suited to solo diners or casual groups, with approachable service that makes any visit feel effortless. Evening visitors will also find tasting sets pairing small drinks with pub snacks, making the restaurant a dependable fixture from lunch through dinner. Payment is cash only, so be sure to have bills ready before you stop by.
