Hello everyone! I’m Saori from Japanese Snacks Republic!

This time! Thick udon noodles are the perfect match for a soup where you can fully enjoy the umami of meat and fish! Donbei, themed after the traditional soba eaten in southwestern Japan, has arrived!

Ryukyu Soba, also known in Japan as Okinawa Soba, is a traditional noodle dish passed down in the Okinawa region! Its characteristic charm is the clear, refreshing soup made with a flavorful dashi using plenty of Okinawa's famous seafood, infused with umami-rich extract from pork, another Okinawan specialty! It has a refreshing taste different from soy sauce, yet the umami of the meat and fish is so well integrated that the delicious soup makes you want to drink every last drop!

Even though it's called ’soba,’ the thickness of the noodles, the variety of toppings, and the umami of the soup make it feel closer to ramen or udon. As for the ingredients, while it includes the standard red pickled ginger and green onions found in Okinawa Soba, it also features the familiar kamaboko fish cake and egg from Donbei, so it's quite satisfying! You can add your own toppings too. It's a traditional noodle dish with a truly delicious soup, so if you want to try some tasty noodles, please check it out!