Soan

Overview

Located in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Soan is a popular soba restaurant known for its delicious handmade buckwheat noodles. Situated near Hakusan Hime Shrine, it's an ideal stop after visiting the sacred site. The restaurant is housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house, offering a serene atmosphere with jazz music and stained glass lamps. Their menu features a variety of soba dishes, including the recommended duck soba, made with freshly ground buckwheat flour and local well water. Be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends, and consider arriving early as it's a popular spot with locals. Open for lunch only, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed on Thursdays (open if it's a holiday).

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