Japanology Plus: 5x38

Soba Restaurants

Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are served everywhere in Japan. But soba is more than just a food; it’s also an auspicious way to end the year. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is soba restaurants. Our main guest is Kyo Amemiya, editor-in-chief of a publishing company that specializes in cooking and food books. He introduces us to a variety of soba restaurants and points out some interesting takes on this classic dish. And in Plus One, Matt Alt learns about some amazing food delivery methods.