Okinawa Soba Shop Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju Opens Near JR Ashiya Station on Ekimae-dori Street

Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju, an Okinawa soba specialty restaurant, opened on July 15 near JR Ashiya Station along Ekimae-dori.

↑The notice announcing the opening date. This is the second location of Tokusei Aji Fry to Okinawa SOBAR Ganju in Umeda, Osaka. Here, you can enjoy Okinawa soba made with freshly prepared and freshly cut noodles produced in-house.

↑The exterior of Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju. This is where Kyorindo Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic used to be.

↑It looks like the restaurant has separate morning and lunchtime hours.

↑The handwritten chalkboard outside. Their signature Okinawa fresh soba comes with a free upgrade to a large or extra-large serving.

Here it is on the map↓

The address is Room 108, Building 2, Alpa Ashiya, 1-20 Matsunouchicho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

Around Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju

↑The restaurant is on the first floor of Alpa Ashiya along Ekimae-dori. Cube Couleur is immediately to the left, and Hong Kong Cuisine Junsei is to the right.

↑Head this way (east), and you’ll pass places such as Shoku & Hito no En Utage, Boulangerie mille-gé, Nawa Shanti, and CHI·i·NA on the way toward JR Ashiya Station.

↑Head in the opposite direction (west), and you’ll find Sushi to Shusai Daichi, Ashiya Shokudo manchos!, Obutsudan no Hamaya Ashiya, and Sumibiyaki Tori Senmonten Masaya JR Ashiya Nishi, among others, toward the Ashiyagawa area.

↑Across the street are Torikizoku Ashiya and Ogata Family Clinic, among others.

The Menu at Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju

↑During the morning hours, the restaurant serves “morning soba,” perfect for starting the day. In addition to simple plain soba served hot or cold, you can add toppings and rice balls for an even more satisfying meal.

↑At lunchtime, the restaurant offers more indulgent ways to enjoy its freshly made noodles, including Duck Nanban Dipping Soba. Set meals featuring juicy (Okinawan-style seasoned rice) and Chinese cabbage pickled with shikuwasa citrus are also available.

↑Here’s the drink menu.

Inside Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju

↑Here’s what it looks like inside. There are both table and counter seats, and you can order from your smartphone.

↑It’s nice that sanpin tea is available free of charge at the self-service station.

Ashiya Seimenjo Ganju

Final Thoughts

An Okinawa soba restaurant that makes its own noodles is already unusual, but the chance to try cold Okinawa soba makes this place even more intriguing. If you’re wondering what it’s like, stay tuned for an upcoming Ashitsu Gourmet article!

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