Soba
Homemade Soba Noodles Recipe
The classic zarusoba (cold soba) is served with a walnut dipping sauce, some grated daikon radish, wasabi, and scallions. Nothing more. Simple and straightforward.
Tokyo Train Company Offers Noodles, Tempura to Commuters Who Skip Rush Hour
This isn't the first creative attempt to reduce overcrowding on the world's busiest metro system.
This Man Knows All of Tokyo’s Food Secrets
This dude has impressed Anthony Bourdain, Wylie Dufresne, and many other chefs from around the world with his restaurant knowledge. His secrets will most likely blow your mind, too.
This Man Knows All of Tokyo’s Food Secrets
This dude has impressed Anthony Bourdain, Wylie Dufresne, and many other chefs from around the world with his restaurant knowledge. His secrets will most likely blow your mind, too.
You Don't Know (Andy) Dick
On his 20th attempt at sobriety, the comedian has been clean for almost two years. His career is finally starting to get back on track.
This 113-Year-Old Soba Restaurant Closed for a Sad, Ironic Reason
Maruka, a soba restaurant in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, has been in business since 1903. But the owner has a debilitating allergy to buckwheat, the main ingredient in soba.
This Week in Food Porn: Curried Eggs and Citrus-Glazed Doughnuts
Gaze in wonder at the best food porn uploaded to Instagram this week. No kitchen skills required.
I Had Cancer and Now I'm Addicted to Japanese Food
During high school, I was diagnosed with cancer just a few months after returning from a trip to Japan. Soon, I found that the only thing that gave me solace from the constant surgeries and chemotherapy was the comfort of Japanese food.
Tokyo Doesn't Want Its Menus Lost in Translation
Well in advance of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo has launched a new online service that helps restaurants translate their offerings in up to 12 foreign languages to bring in more international tourists. There goes the neighborhood.