Chen explained, "In Japan, soba noodles are served just two ways: In a hot soup broth or with a cold dipping sauce." Soba ...

Sometimes even the cooking liquid is retained to fill up the dipping sauce with a soba-rich flavor. Despite such a complex serving tradition, soba noodles are malleable and enjoyed in many other ...

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Place soba noodles in a bowl, top with veggies & drizzle with sauce.

Grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes are tossed with soba noodles and a pesto made with soy sauce—perfect as a summer side dish or light lunch. Find these recipes and more ...

Make sure you try the Avocado Kaisen Totoro Soba ($18), a chirashi-style soba which comes with fresh salmon and tuna that's paired with a cold dipping sauce.