Echizen Oroshi Soba
A soulful dish from Fukui, blending buckwheat noodles and grated daikon radish
Echizen Oroshi Soba introduction
Echizen Oroshi Soba (越前おろしそば, Echizen soba) is a distinctive soba dish primarily enjoyed in the Reihoku region of Fukui Prefecture. Its uniqueness lies in the richly flavored broth, generously mixed with freshly grated daikon radish, and the dark, firm noodles made from locally harvested buckwheat. As you savor each bite, the tangy heat of the radish melds beautifully with the broth and the aromatic touch of bonito flakes, culminating in a flavor experience that is both deep and incredibly satisfying. The name "Echizen Soba" originates from an episode in 1947, when Emperor Showa visited the Hokuriku region and tasted oroshi soba during his stop in Takefu. It is said that he referred to it afterward as "that Echizen soba," forever associating the dish with its homeland.
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- NameEchizen Oroshi Soba
- Area Fukui
- Kind of food Soba & Udon
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