"Teuchi Soba Aozora-tei" is located in Kita-ku, Okayama City, on the way to Okayama Momotaro Airport. To be honest, it may not be a place you can just drop in to. But, here is why it's worth the effort. The soba is handmade! As it is called "handmade", it has a chewy texture and goes down great. It is fresh and has a strong soba aroma. It is simple, but you can enjoy the deliciousness of the soba itself.

And the unique charm of Aozora-tei is the tempura and dipping sauce. In particular, among the tempura that comes with the Tenzaru Soba, there is pickled plum tempura! To be honest, when I first saw it, I thought "Huh?", but it is surprisingly delicious! The sweet and sour taste and the freshly fried crispy texture are addictive. Another point is that in addition to the usual soup, there is a rich walnut sauce. When this is mixed with the soba, it has a different deliciousness, so I would definitely recommend you try it.

The restaurant is mainly open for lunch hours, but opens early on weekends (for morning soba!). It's located in a quiet area surrounded by beautiful greenery. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some delicious soba at your leisure. To be honest, it might be a little difficult to get there, but the quality of the soba, the unique tempura and dipping sauce, and the tranquil atmosphere make Aozora-tei a famous restaurant that's well worth the trip!