Izumo Soba

Shibuya246 · 26 August 2010 · 1 min read · 4,445 views · Good to know ↓

When visiting Izumo Taisha I tried the well known Izumo Soba. It was a little dry but otherwise quite tasty.

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What it is: Buckwheat noodles from Izumo in Shimane. They are made from whole buckwheat with the husk ground in, so they are darker and stronger in flavour. Some flour may be wheat, so check first if you avoid gluten.
Then and now: Warigo soba is served cold in three stacked lacquered bowls with toppings, and you can order more tiers. Kamaage soba is served hot in its cooking water. Izumo City says kamaage soba began at stalls near Izumo Taisha.
Where to try it: Sobadokoro Tanakaya Main Store is on Shinmon-dori in front of the Izumo Taisha main gate. Tamaki Taisha Store in Goen Yokocho is known for warigo soba. Both are near Ichibata Railway's Izumo Taisha-mae Station.
Tip: Finish with sobayu, the noodle cooking water, either plain or mixed with the leftover sauce.