Japanese Dish

Soba

蕎麦

Also known as: soba noodles, buckwheat noodles, nihon soba, zaru soba, mori soba

What is Soba?

Traditional Japanese buckwheat noodles dating to the Edo period, served hot in broth or cold with a dipping sauce (tsuyu). The nutty-flavored thin noodles can be found in specialized soba restaurants across Japan.

Typical Ingredients

buckwheat flour
wheat flour
dashi
soy sauce
mirin
scallions
wasabi
nori seaweed

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Often Present
Fish
Often Present
Gluten
Often Present
Sesame
Sometimes Present

Most soba noodles contain wheat flour in addition to buckwheat (only 100% buckwheat juwari soba is wheat-free). Tsuyu dipping sauce contains dashi (fish) and soy sauce.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Ask for juwari soba (100% buckwheat) for wheat-free noodles

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Are the soba noodles 100% buckwheat or mixed with wheat?
Does the dipping sauce contain bonito dashi?

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Important Disclaimer

Allergen information is based on typical recipes and may vary by restaurant, region, or preparation method. Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.