Soba Making Class in Tokyo

Nothing beats the taste of freshly made soba noodles from scratch. These traditional Japanese noodles, made from buckwheat flour, can be enjoyed in a variety of ways with accompanying dishes. Learn how to make your own soba noodles during your time in Tokyo!


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FAQ About Soba Making Classes in Tokyo

What Does a Soba Making Class Look Like?

Please note that this is an example, and classes vary by host.

Zaru Soba Making Class

  • Knead dough

    Buckwheat flour and water are the foundation of soba noodles, though often wheat flour is also added. The dough needs to be worked into a smooth, round ball.

  • Roll out and cut soba noodles

    Using a roller, spread the dough into a thin, rectangular sheet. Then use a sharp knife, preferably a sobakiri for soba specifically, to slice noodles out of the dough.

  • Cook soba noodles

    Boil your noodles for about just one minute, before draining and rinsing them under cool water.

  • Prepare soba ingredients

    The broth and ingredients soba noodles are served with depends on the type of dish you're making. Some popular toppings include green onion, aburaage (deep-fried tofu), seaweed, and tempura.

  • Add finishing touches

    With your noodles and other ingredients prepared, you're ready to assemble everything for serving! Depending on what soba dish you're making, noodles might be served in broth or alongside dipping sauce, hot or cold.

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Let's Learn About Soba Before Joining a Soba Making Class in Tokyo!

Types Of Soba

  • Zaru Soba

    Zaru Soba

    One of the most recognizable and simplest forms of soba, zaru soba consists solely of cold soba noodles served alongside a chilled dipping sauce. Mori soba is identical to zaru soba except that only zaru soba has nori (dried seaweed) sprinkled atop.

  • Kake Soba

    Kake Soba

    Kake soba is a simple way to enjoy soba noodles in a hot dish. Noodles sit in a mild broth flavored with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi. Green onion and shichimi pepper are typical garnishes.

  • Kitsune Soba

    Kitsune Soba

    There are several theories as to how kitsune soba got its name – "kitsune" means "fox" in Japanese. One claims that foxes love the abuurage (deep-fried tofu) that always accompanies this type of kake soba dish. Confusingly, kitsune soba is called tanuki soba in Kansai, but tanuki soba carries a different meaning in Kanto – read on to learn more.

  • Tanuki Soba

    Tanuki Soba

    Tanuki soba, known as haikara soba in Kansai, features tenkasu as a topping. Tenkasu refers to small, crunchy pieces of deep-fried tempura (flour) batter. It is always served warm.

  • Tempura Soba

    Tempura Soba

    As its name suggests, tempura soba is characterized by its tempura toppings. Shrimp and vegetable tempura are popular choices, though some vendors use kakiage as a cheaper alternative. Kakiage is tempura made from varied small bits of seafood and veggies. This type of soba dish is served both hot and cold.

  • Tororo Soba

    Tororo Soba

    Also known as yamakake soba, tororo soba is distinguished by the slimy nagaimo potato puree that garnishes it. The glutinous and fresh texture of the grated nagaimo contrasts well with the salty, dashi-flavored broth. Another dish that can be eaten both hot and cold, it is often topped with egg and green onion.

  • Oroshi Soba

    Oroshi Soba

    Oroshi soba is a chilled and refreshing dish served with a cold sauce. It is always topped with grated daikon (daikon oroshi), as well as usually dried seaweed (nori) and green onion.

Soba Ingredients

  • Sobako
    Sobako

    Buckwheat flour

  • Negi
    Negi

    Green onion

  • Nori
    Nori

    Dried seaweed

  • Abura-age
    Abura-age

    Deep‐fried tofu.

  • Tororo
    Tororo

    Grated yam

  • Daikon Oroshi
    Daikon Oroshi

    Grated Daikon Radish

Why Taking a Soba Making Class in Tokyo is a Must-Do

Tokyo is one famous city and every year several tourists visit Tokyo. The buildings, architecture and the lighting of the town at night attract many people. There are a host of activities to take part in, like shopping and trying various local dishes. In Tokyo, there are numerous roadside cafes and restaurants. Japanese love to have soups and several types of noodles in their dinner. Soba is one of the most commonly available noodles in Tokyo Soba are noodles that are made from a particular kind of material known as buckwheat flour. At grocery stores, soba noodles are available, which are to be cooked. Japanese use special spices and sauces to make Soba noodles. You can join the soba making class in Tokyo to learn more about soba noodles. You will also get to know the authentic recipe of soba. Outside Japan, such dishes don’t have their original taste. Therefore, it is best to learn about to make soba in Tokyo.


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