Buckwheat noodles.
For a pre-Father's Day celebration we met our dear friends, the Campos Clan, at a newly-opened "soba boutique" nestled snugly smack in the middle of a neighborhood a short 12 minute walk from here. Beautiful, clean, modern and simple decor, earth tones and a very exclusive, private feel. The restaurant is run by a family who only a month ago converted the 1st floor of their home into a classy, refined establishment.
We had a lovely, home-gourmet cooked meal served on a unique selection of "rustic" pottery in a private room newly planked with green tatami mats. Newly-woven tatami mats have a very distinct, unforgettable smell that I miss from previous apartments we've occupied in Japan. Anyway, the special was, as mentioned, buckwheat noodles and tempura. Of course the sake wasn't too bad either!
As we were taking our leave and thanking the hosts (bowing repeatedly in the street as they wished us a good evening from the steps) we discovered that one part-time staff member is none other than the wife of my boss! Good thing we stopped the sake orders after 3 rounds!
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Let us join you at the soba restaurant next time. Maybe more sake, that time, ne!
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