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Authentic Okinawa soba in Tokyo—gentle pork-and-bonito broth with chewy wheat noodles and silky sanmāi-niku (braised pork belly).
Last updated: 2025-11-09
Introduction
Okinawa soba is not ramen or buckwheat soba—it’s Okinawa’s own comfort noodle. Thick, springy wheat noodles sit in a clear, light broth that blends pork stock and katsuobushi. The classic bowl shown here is sanmāi-niku soba: tender slices of braised pork belly with fish cake and scallions, plus a little red pickled ginger on the side. It’s restorative and easy to love, and in Tokyo you’ll find many reliable shops that serve a faithful version with clear pricing and simple ordering.
What to Try
• Sanmāi-niku soba (pork belly) — the standard, gentle and satisfying.
• Red pickled ginger — a small pinch sharpens the clean broth.
• Kōrēgusu — chile-infused awamori; add only a few drops for brightness.
Tokyo or Trip?
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Tokyo’s Okinawan restaurants source the right noodles and make a balanced pork–bonito broth, so first-timers can confidently start here. If you later visit the islands, look for wider noodle shapes, island-only sides like jūshī rice or yushi-dōfu, and seaside settings.
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