What to order at Kyourakutei

Must order
The soba and tempura set; the duck tsukesoba in winter is the second order.
Signature dishes
Hand-cut soba, Vegetable and seafood tempura, Duck tsukesoba
Editor tip
Closed Mondays. Lunch queues from 11:45; dinner is calmer and the tempura course adds value.
CuisineJapanese
Price¥¥
NeighborhoodKagurazaka
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Location

Address: 3-6 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825

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