Japanese Cuisine - Soba & Udon
Shino Udon
Shino Udon (しのうどん) is said to be the type of udon eaten by the famous Zen monk Ryokan during his training at Entsuji Temple in the late Edo period. It is also known as "cel...
Mikuriya Soba
Mikuriya Soba (みくりやそば, 御厨そば) is a traditional dish from the Mikuriya region in Gotemba City. This area has a history of cultivating buckwheat and wheat, which led f...
Handa Somen
Handa Somen (半田そうめん, Handa somen) is a specialty from Tsurugi Town, Handa, a nature-blessed area located in western Tokushima Prefecture. Despite being a small town, it is...
Oiwa Somen
Oiwa Somen (大岩そうめん, Oiwa somen) dates back to the Muromachi period and was once considered a luxury delicacy, enjoyed exclusively in the imperial court or temples. Its ...
Grilled Mackerel Somen
Grilled Mackerel Somen (焼鯖そうめん, Yaki Saba Soumen) is a traditional dish from the Kohoku region of Shiga Prefecture, enjoyed throughout the area. This unique dish featur...
Ibuki Soba
Ibuki Soba (伊吹そば, Ibuki soba) originates from the Ibuki region, known as the birthplace of soba cultivation in Japan. Blessed with a cool, high-altitude climate perfect f...
Komatsu Udon
Komatsu Udon (小松うどん, Komatsu udon) is a local specialty from Komatsu with a legacy spanning over 300 years. It is known that the famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho enjoyed this...
Shio Yakisoba
Shio Yakisoba (塩焼きそば, Shio yakisoba) was created around 60 years ago by the owner of a Chinese restaurant who, inspired by Chinese stir-fried noodles known as "chow mein," ...
Shodoshima Somen
Shodoshima Somen (小豆島素麺) is one of Japan's top three somen noodles, celebrated for its unique flavor, texture, and firm bite. The traditional hand-stretching method, pas...
Kamatama Udon
Kamatama Udon (釜玉うどん, Kamadama udon) is a popular variation of Sanuki udon, the famous noodle dish from Kagawa Prefecture. This dish features freshly boiled udon noodles...
Bukkake Udon
Bukkake Udon (ぶっかけうどん, Bukkake udon) is a dish where a richly flavored broth is poured directly over the noodles before eating. After being boiled, the noodles are quickl...
Momiji Manju
Momiji Manju (もみじ饅頭) is a traditional Japanese confection with a soft and fluffy castella cake exterior made from eggs and wheat flour, filled with sweet red bean paste. It...
