Standing Soba at Shinbashi Station – Tanbaya

History of Shinbashi

Shinbashi is a ward in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and has a rich historical background. The following is a brief history of Shinbashi.
Edo period (17th – 19th century)

• The history of Shinbashi dates back to the Edo period. The area originally flourished as an inn town on the Tokaido Highway and served as a gateway from Edo to Kyoto.
  Meiji period (late 19th century)
• During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Shinbashi also underwent changes as Japan continued to modernize and westernize. In 1889, the city of Tokyo was founded, and Shinbashi became part of it.
  Opening of Shinbashi Station (1909): An important event in Shinbashi’s history.
• One of the most important events in the history of Shinbashi was the opening of Shinbashi Station in 1909. This led to the development of Shimbashi as a transportation hub and business district.
  Pre-war and mid-war period
• In the early Showa period, the Shimbashi area developed as a commercial and office district. However, the area was damaged by the Pacific War and was rebuilt after the war.
  Through the construction of high-rise buildings and redevelopment: After the war, Shinbashi was rebuilt as a commercial and office district.
• After the war, Shimbashi was rebuilt and high-rise buildings were constructed. As the redevelopment of downtown continued, Shimbashi became part of this trend, with a forest of modern buildings.
  Modernity.
• Today, Shimbashi is a bustling office and business district. There are also many restaurants and taverns in and around Shimbashi, making it a popular area for businessmen and tourists alike.
  Shimbashi has changed with history and has played an important role as the center of Tokyo.

The charm of Tanbaya

The small interior is very charming, and this is what the Showa period is all about. It is like watching a movie about people sharing a little happiness to survive the hardships of the old days. This kind of space still exists in front of Shinbashi Station in the middle of Tokyo, in the advanced country of Japan.
　Some of Tokyo’s noodle shops are famous for their curry, and Tanbaya is one of the best examples.
The reason the curry is so good is because it is cooked with care. No corners are cut. Like the soba noodles with bonito, you can tell that it was made with care.
　Since you have to pay by rote without a meal ticket, there are occasional (and often frequent) mistakes in the calculation. If I am charged too much, I pay it without correcting it. It is a small mistake anyway, and I think it is Japanese chic to pay more as a tip for the deliciousness of the food.