FAQ

1st shop “OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN”
The very first EIBUN, filled with the owner's passion. Our main shop in Tsuboya.

2nd shop “STAND EIBUN”
A shop aiming to expand the possibilities and interpretation of Okinawa soba. It offers shop-exclusive items such as “curry soba” and “aasa (sea lettuce) soba.”

3rd shop “EIBUN tsuboya”
A stand-and-eat soba shop, rare for Okinawa soba and almost like an art gallery, taking the expanded interpretation we couldn't fully realize at the 2nd shop even further.

4th shop “EIBUN palette”
The first Okinawa soba shop designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates — a flagship shop aimed at customers from overseas, with vegan menu items and more.

They vary by shop. For details, please check each shop's official Instagram.

· OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN (1st shop)
· STAND EIBUN (2nd shop)
· EIBUN tsuboya (3rd shop)
· EIBUN palette (4th shop)

Yes, children are welcome.
Guests aged 10 and over are asked to order one bowl each.

Guests aged 10 and over are asked to order one bowl each.

Sharing is allowed.
However, guests aged 10 and over are each asked to order at least one noodle dish.

For food-hygiene reasons, this is not permitted.
You may take home “juicy” (Okinawan seasoned rice).

For food-hygiene reasons, we do not offer these as takeout.

For food-hygiene reasons, we do not offer takeout.

Please refrain from eating or drinking items purchased elsewhere inside our shops.
(Baby food and the like are permitted.)

We do not provide money exchange.

Only the 1st shop “OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN” accepts online reservations (TableCheck), for 11:00–16:00. Reservation slots up to 7 days ahead open every day at midnight. Reservations use a Fast Pass (a system that lets you enter on a priority basis without lining up).
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/soba-eibun/reserve

A fee of ¥390 per person applies when a reservation is confirmed, and it is non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation.
By specifying your arrival time in advance, the Fast Pass system lets us seat you on a priority basis. It is not a guaranteed seat reservation, so during busy times there may still be a wait. Please understand this in advance.

The 2nd shop “STAND EIBUN” uses a sign-in sheet. Please write your name on the waiting list at the entrance.
The 3rd shop “EIBUN tsuboya” is stand-and-eat style, so you can usually enter relatively smoothly. There is no sign-in sheet.
The 4th shop “EIBUN palette” uses a ticket machine at the entrance; guests are seated in ticket order.

Only the 1st shop “OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN” opens online reservations (TableCheck) every day at midnight, up to 7 days ahead (for 11:00–16:00).
Reservations use a Fast Pass (a system that lets you enter on a priority basis without lining up).
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/soba-eibun/reserve

The 1st shop “OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN” also seats same-day guests. The same-day line uses a sign-in sheet starting at 8:00 a.m.
The 2nd shop “STAND EIBUN” uses a sign-in sheet. Please write your name on the waiting list at the entrance.
The 3rd shop “EIBUN tsuboya” is stand-and-eat style, so you can usually enter relatively smoothly. There is no sign-in sheet.
The 4th shop “EIBUN palette” uses a ticket machine at the entrance; guests are seated in ticket order.

At the 1st shop “OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN,” after 16:00 you can usually enter relatively smoothly even without a reservation. Opening hours are until 20:00 (last order 19:30).

Yes, it is a separate charge.
It is the fee for the Fast Pass (a system that lets you enter on a priority basis without lining up) that seats you on a priority basis when you specify your arrival time in advance.
A fee of ¥390 per person applies when a reservation is confirmed, and it is non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation.
This is priority seating via Fast Pass, not a guaranteed seat reservation, so during busy times there may be a wait. Please understand this in advance.
A reservation is confirmed only after you agree to the above (by checking the consent box).

There is no refund.
It is the fee for the Fast Pass (a system that lets you enter on a priority basis without lining up).

After a reservation is completed, we cannot accept changes to the number of people or the date and time for any reason (including flight cancellations, illness, etc.).
If you do need to change the date, time, or number of people, we are very sorry, but please cancel once via TableCheck and make a new reservation.
We do not accept change requests by phone, email, or Instagram DM. Please understand this in advance.

After a reservation is completed, we cannot accept changes to the number of people or the date and time for any reason (including flight cancellations, illness, etc.).
If you do need to change the date, time, or number of people, we are very sorry, but please cancel once via TableCheck and make a new reservation.
We do not accept change requests by phone, email, or Instagram DM. Please understand this in advance.

We do not accept cancellations by phone, email, or Instagram DM.
We are sorry for the trouble, but please cancel by yourself via TableCheck.

For no-show cancellations, the following cancellation fee applies.
· No-show: ¥1,000 per person
· If you will be more than 10 minutes late for your reservation time, we can accommodate you if you contact us by email or similar. When you arrive, please tell our staff that you were delayed (no cancellation fee applies).

It varies by shop. For details, please check each shop's official Instagram.

· OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN (1st shop)
· STAND EIBUN (2nd shop)
· EIBUN tsuboya (3rd shop)
· EIBUN palette (4th shop)

With “Okinawa soba,” the menu name changes according to the toppings placed on top. The difference is simply the toppings on the soba.

“Soki” refers to hon-soki: bone-in spare ribs, which are called “soki” in the Okinawan language.
“Nankotsu soki” is the cartilage around those spare ribs; when simmered it becomes meltingly tender and entirely edible.

It is a traditional Okinawan seasoned rice cooked together with ingredients.

It is a traditional Okinawan spicy seasoning made by steeping Okinawan island chili peppers in awamori (Okinawan distilled spirit). Known as a classic condiment for Okinawa soba, it is characterized by its distinctive heat and the rich aroma of awamori.

It is an original house-made condiment we developed, combining sesame and vinegar. Unlike koregusu (island chili peppers steeped in awamori), it is characterized by the nuttiness of sesame oil and a touch of acidity, and is popular as a way to change up the flavor of Okinawa soba.

By definition, “Okinawa soba” noodles are boiled once and then coated with oil.
We call these our “EIBUN noodles.”
Fresh (nama) noodles are closer to ramen or udon and refer to noodles that have been made but “not yet boiled.” The difference is that fresh noodles have a chewier, more springy texture.

It depends on the type of soba you order and on your own preference, but for first-time guests we recommend the “EIBUN noodles,” made by the traditional Okinawa soba method.
For your second visit and beyond, you might try the fresh noodles, fuchiba (mugwort) noodles, or squid-ink noodles. For jelly soba, we recommend the fresh noodles.

Eggs and dairy are not included.
However, eggs are prepared in the same kitchen.

For allergen information, please see the Allergen page.

Pork is used in all menu items (except vegan products).
Because the broth is made from pork, the “juicy” rice also contains pork extract.
Beef is included in the beef-and-bean-sprout soba.
At the 4th shop “EIBUN palette,” we offer “vegan soba” made using only plant-based ingredients.

Refrigerated products keep for 7 days from the time they are packed.
Room-temperature products (“THIS IS OKINAWA SOBA”) keep for 1 year.

For refrigerated products, the soup, noodles, and meat can all be frozen.
If you freeze the products as soon as they arrive, you can enjoy them at their best for about 1 month.

As long as the soup and meat are frozen, they act as cooling packs, so you can carry them for 6–7 hours.

Yes, it can be brought on board (except on international flights).

Yes, they can be shipped. Normally, products ship 2–3 business days after your order.
Shipping may be delayed due to weather such as typhoons, or due to order volume.

Because we prepare everything by hand, we currently prepare and ship orders in the order received.
On weekends and holidays, during couriers' busy seasons, over the year-end and New Year period, and in bad weather, delivery may be delayed due to delivery and traffic conditions.
Except for year-end soba orders, date specification is not available (time specification is available).