That's where all the tempura and even sashimi action happens. Most of the clientele here are Japanese with a few locals like us, looking for superb handmade soba noodles and freshly-fried tempura.

If you're unsure how to navigate the various types of Japanese restaurants, from ramen shops to curry shops, this guide will ...

There's kitsune soba, which throws in some deep-fried tofu, or tanuki soba, which comes with tempura bits. And some alter the noodle recipe, like in the city of Uji, where a matcha soba dough ...

Many people come a long way to enjoy the grannies' soba. Each has her own role - making dough, cutting it into strips, frying tempura, and making side dishes using seasonal vegetables. They enjoy ...

You can also serve tempura with rice or noodles, like soba or udon, or inside sushi, like a Crunchy Roll. Read the original article on Tasting Table.