Kanda Matsuya

Traditional, rustic soba shop that makes their noodles in-​house.
Went on a weekday morning around 11:30, plenty of people inside, but we were seated immediately next to a few other people.
Most diners seemed to be enjoying a hot curry soba, but we opted instead for the Tempura Soba (2000 Yen), which came with two large tempura shrimp and one serving of soba. For a bit of kick, we also ordered an extra side of fresh wasabi (50 Yen)
The soba here is very tasty, 80 percent buckwheat which is high, but not so high that the noodles disintegrate. The noodles are firm with a bit of bounce which is the way I like them.
Dipping sauce is on the salty side — normal for a soba shop and served with a garnish of chopped leeks. Not so strong of a soy taste which was good as you could taste the dashi well.
Tempura were delicious, large and crispy on the outside while the shrimp was succulent and firm on the inside. Too bad there were only 2 pieces!
The only downside for me was that I felt like the portions could be a little bit bigger as I was still a little hungry afterwards.
Shared tables only, but turnover is very fast.

Awesome handmade soba shop. It’s all communal tables so we were plopped down with two women who weren’t speaking. But that’s ok. We got their zaru soba and the shrimp tempura soba in broth. I don’t know which was better. Also fun to watch the chef making the soba from scratch in the back window. Not to mention it’s very affordable.

This place was amazing. Went with my wife for lunch on a Wednesday, and after a short wait in line we sat down and had incredible food. We ate hot soba, soba with fried tofu, and soba with tempura. Everything was outstanding — our best meal in Tokyo!

Skipping right to the point; best cold Soba I have ever had. As for the full review:
We went for lunch at noon on a Saturday, and the line looked formidable. However, turnaround was very fast and we were seated in a matter of minutes. The staff was warm and welcoming with better English skills than my (just enough to get by) Japanese. Happily, they have an English menu.
The food came out reasonably, but not too, quickly. I ordered cold soba with chicken, while my girlfriend ordered the cold soba with tempura. Both were nothing short of amazing, just what we needed on a hot summer day. The flavors were very much in tune with what one should expect from Japanese food; subtle, simple flavors which combine for exceptional depth and complexity.
Long story short, great food, lovely staff, English-​friendly, and quick turnaround without being rushed. If you’re in Tokyo and don’t eat here, I don’t even know what you’re doing with your life.