Soki Soba

About Soki Soba

Soki Soba (ソーキそば, Soki soba) is a traditional dish from Okinawa, featuring Okinawa soba noodles topped with sweet and savory braised pork ribs (soki). The soki is slow-cooked until it’s so tender that it falls apart with just a touch of your chopsticks, delivering a rich and satisfying flavor. The version known as "Hon Soki Soba" uses bone-in rib meat, and it’s common to be served with a small plate to place the inedible bones after eating.

The soup base of Soki Soba is made with a flavorful blend of pork broth and bonito flakes, resulting in a light yet savory broth enhanced with a hint of salt. The chewy, wheat-based noodles perfectly complement the soup, while the richness of the soki adds a hearty depth to every bite. Classic toppings like ginger, green onions, and fish cake add extra layers of flavor and aroma.

The key difference between Soki Soba and Okinawa Soba lies in the choice of topping: while Okinawa Soba typically features sweet-braised pork belly, Soki Soba is defined by its tender spare ribs. The noodles and broth remain the same, with the topping giving each dish its unique identity.

Soki Soba is a dish that embodies the culture and history of Okinawa, offering a comforting taste of the island’s unique charm.

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