YAMATOTEN ABURA SOBA

Many of us maybe already bored with ramen and udon because both of them are already easily found in Jakarta. So, let me try this another type of Japanese noodles which's called 'SOBA'. :) Just a briefly explanation what's the differences between Soba, Udon and Ramen??

1. Soba noodles are noodles made of buckwheat flour, roughly as thick as spaghetti, and prepared in various hot and cold dishes. Soba noodles are served either chilled with a dipping sauce, or in hot broth as a noodle soup. It takes three months for buckwheat to be ready for harvest, so it can be harvested four times a year, mainly in spring, summer, and autumn. In Japan, buckwheat is produced mainly in Hokkaido. 
2. Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle of Japanese cuisine. Udon is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions. Other common toppings include tempura, often prawn or kakiage (a type of mixed tempura fritter), or aburaage, a type of deep-fried tofu pockets seasoned with sugar, mirin, and soy sauce.The flavor of broth and topping vary from region to region. Usually, dark brown broth, made from dark soy sauce is used in eastern Japan, and light brown broth, made from light soy sauce is used in western Japan. 
3. Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork , dried seaweed, kamaboko, and green onions. Nearly every region in Japan has its own variation of ramen.

Abura Soba IDR 59.000,-

Karami Ontama Abura Soba IDR 68.000,-

Original Abura Soba served with chopped spring onions, dried seaweeds, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, and slices of tender roast pork.  Mmmm...maybe both of these look alike, but actually the other one's called "Karami Ontama Abura Soba" which's added spicy miso sauce & served with half boiled egg. Attention, guys! When it comes, don't take too long time to take a picture because it's quickly drying. But please don't forget to add two rounds of chili oil and vinegar before enjoying "SOBA". Overall it's good choice if you prefer a light taste of japanese noodles in small portion.:) Maybe I should try another "SOBA" in Jakarta to compare with this place.;)

Detail of Abura Soba IDR 59.000,-

YAMATOTEN ABURA SOBA

Ruko Garden House Blok A/12

Pantai Indah Kapuk

North Jakarta

Opening Hours : Weekdays 11 am - 2.30 pm & 5.30 pm - 10 pm

                            Weekends 11 am - 10 pm

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