Cha Soba vs. Soba: What is the Difference?
As you know, Soba (蕎麦), also known as Nihon Soba (日本蕎麦), is a traditional Japanese noodle made of buckwheat flour, which, based on the color, can be divided into three types. Sarashina Soba is...
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Yakisoba vs. Soba vs. Ramen vs. Udon vs. Somen
Yakisoba, Soba, Ramen, Udon, and Somen are the noodle dishes most familiar to us, and if you are acquainted with Japanese food, you should know about these noodles pretty well. 5 Popular Types of...
4 Types of “Soba” without using Buckwheat Noodles
When you hear “Soba (そば)”, what comes to your mind first? Traditional Japanese buckwheat noodles? Yes, the word Soba usually refers to buckwheat noodles. However, in some cases, the word Soba may refer to...
The Basic Recipe: Mentsuyu Broth & Tentsuyu Sauce
The literal meaning of Mentsuyu (めんつゆ) is broth for noodles, so we typically use the liquid to make the broth of Japanese noodles, such as Soba, Udon, and Hiyamugi/Somen. Nonetheless, Mentsuyu is not only meant...
Curry Nanban vs Curry Udon: What is the Difference?
“Kamo Nanban (鴨南蛮)” is a seasonal soba dish enjoyed during the cold winter in Japan. It is a buckwheat noodle served in a soy sauce-based dashi-rich broth whose main toppings are pieces of green onions...
Nissin Donbei Tempura Soba vs Maruchan Midori no Tanuki
When it comes to instant udon and soba, Maruchan and Nissin are the leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturers with the top share in the market. As I wrote about Japanese instant udon before, today,...
Inaka Soba vs. Sarashina Soba: Types of Buckwheat Noodles
As you know, Soba (蕎麦), also known as Nihon Soba (日本蕎麦), is a buckwheat noodle that originated in Japan, whose current form called Sobakiri (蕎麦切り) first appears in a document dated 1574. Today, various...
The Meanings of Kitsune & Tanuki in Soba & Udon
Kitsune (きつね) and Tanuki (たぬき) are both Japanese words for animals; the former Kitsune means fox, while the latter Tanuki is a raccoon dog. However, if you dine at Soba and Udon restaurants in...
