Yaeyama Soba
A must-try local dish from Ishigaki Island: Yaeyama Soba
Yaeyama Soba introduction
Yaeyama Soba (八重山そば) is a traditional dish from the Yaeyama region, the southernmost part of Japan, including islands like Ishigaki and Taketomi. The noodles are unique, offering a texture distinct from ramen due to an oil treatment after boiling. They are thin, round, firm, and almost completely straight. The soup, based on a mild and slightly sweet pork bone broth, perfectly complements the noodles. Toppings typically include thinly sliced soy-flavored lean pork and kamaboko (fish cake). For an extra kick, locals often add "pipaatsu," an aromatic island pepper, to enhance the flavor.
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- NameYaeyama Soba
- Area Okinawa
- Kind of food Soba & Udon
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