They tend to be fairly simple, championing the flavor and texture of the noodles themselves. Zaru soba is one of the most ...

Medha: Cold soba, also known as zaru soba, is served chilled and dry on a bamboo tray and is sometimes topped with seaweed or served like a salad. Sakura: Soba is more about really tasting the ...

Made from buckwheat flour, soba noodles have such a wonderful flavour that they are commonly eaten on their own as zaru soba with just a bit of dipping sauce as an accompaniment. Since my time in ...