2013/07/27

Cha-Soba

I hear Japanese noodles such as Ramen, Udon and Soba are popular in some countries outside of Japan.

Have you tried “Cha-Soba”? It is Soba (buckwheat noodles) mixed with matcha. It is eaten as regular soba is or as it is arranged. The one in the picture is “saladaish Cha-Soba” at a casual restaurant in Kyoto. Even when I lose my appetite because of this scorching days, this refreshing taste could help stimulate my appetite.

Cha-soba salad with Goma(sesame) dressing  -by T-
















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