Iya Soba (Thick-cut buckwheat noodles)
A regional specialty enjoyed mainly in the Iya area of Miyoshi, Tokushima.

About Iya Soba (Thick-cut buckwheat noodles)

Iya soba, also known as soba-kiri, is a thick-cut noodle made with flour from a local buckwheat variety traditionally grown in the Iya region, a secluded area associated with the Heike clan’s escapees. It has a high buckwheat content and a pronounced aroma, but the noodles tend to break easily.
Its deep flavor sets it apart from more common soba. Traditionally, it has been an essential dish at celebratory feasts in Iya. Because the noodles break easily—a quality associated with “severing ties”—they are generally not served at wedding celebrations.

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