1:00 PM When you're hungry, ask Meta AI.
Before I knew it, it was past noon as I strolled along the Kamogawa River and popped into shops that caught my eye. I was starting to get hungry, but I wasn’t familiar with the area. That’s exactly when “Meta AI,” built into the “Ray-Ban Meta,” came in handy.
"Hey Meta, can you recommend a good place for lunch around here?" (Tsubasa)
"There's a delicious standing-style soba shop called 'Suba'." (Meta AI)
When I headed there right away, I found a charming establishment housed in a renovated old townhouse. After taking a seat and placing my order, the soba was smoothly handed to me through a small window separating the kitchen from the dining area.
Mr. and Mrs. Shinozaki also took photos and videos while slurping their soba. Making full use of the hands-free shooting feature, they captured their travel memories just as they were.
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Travel Notes: Suba
"Suba," a standing-style soba shop that opened in the Kiyomizu-Gojo area of Kyoto in 2021, has no sign, but its minimalist exterior—a renovated machiya designed by architect Yusuke Seki—catches the eye. The soba noodles are handmade fresh every morning and served with a mild Kansai-style broth made from a blend of Rishiri kelp, bonito flakes, and mackerel flakes. Hours are from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
