LWIF EP141: Making Soba: Japan’s Everyday, Special Occasion Noodle

I don’t think soba is popular outside of Japan, at least not nearly as much as ramen is. So today I’d like to tell you all about the noodle, from how it’s harvested, to how it’s made, to how it’s eaten.

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