The owner-chef liked how making soba was a very minimalist process, using only buckwheat and water. That approach is behind his decision not to add any filler ingredients. In the summer, he makes the noodles thin so that they go down smoothly, and thick in the winter so that the flavour delightfully fills the palate as you chew. For an appetiser, we recommend the shrimp tempura, which uses batter mixed with marunuki.