01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Slurping chilled, firm soba alongside a freshly simmered katsudon with dashi and sweet-savory tare delivers the quiet satisfaction typical of an old-school neighbourhood noodle shop. Tucked into a residential pocket of Komagome, Takinoya welcomes passersby with an unhurried, time-worn atmosphere and wallet-friendly everyday pricing.
Hearty Combination Sets and Seasonal Bowls
For a filling midday meal, the combination sets pairing soba with a rice bowl are a dependable choice. Options include a mini katsudon set, mini gyudon, mini curry bowl, and mini kalbi bowl; despite the "mini" moniker, each portion provides genuine substance. Seasonal variations keep the menu interesting, such as the chilled sukiyaki soba: a lively bowl topped with thinly sliced beef, onions, shirataki noodles, and crisp cucumber simmered in sweet-savory broth, tied together with a raw egg. Adding tenkasu (tempura flakes) or deep-fried tofu brings extra crispness and richness.
From Udon to Teishoku Sets
The breadth of the wider menu is another asset, offering everything from piping-hot nabeyaki udon and vegetable-rich kenchin udon to hearty set meals like katsuni teishoku and sukiyaki teishoku. The lunch hour can see short queues, but turnover is swift, making it easy to drop in solo. Note that payment is cash only, so having yen notes or coins on hand is advisable before stopping by.
