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Kuni's Kitsune Soba
April 22, 2020
Many of you know that my father Kuni is a chef. Classically trained in Tokyo,...
Dinnertime at Soba Ichi (OAK)
March 4, 2019
 Soba Ichi recently changed their hours to expand into nightfall, essentially turning the noodle shop into...
Soba Ichi: From Grain to Noodle
June 14, 2018
The highly-anticipated moment has arrived: Soba Ichi is finally opening its doors next week – the...
Where to Get Japanese Noodles in LA
October 2, 2017
I am a junkie - a noodle junkie. It is my favorite food and carb...
Niku Soba
July 14, 2017
If you didn't know already, we have a sake club called Sake Gumi and it's...
The Umami Reader: The Art of Handmade Soba
March 24, 2017
Handmade soba, the greatest grilled cheese sandwich, the NBA's addiction to PB&Js, Colin Kaepernick donates $50k to Meals on Wheels, and #dontdrinkballast.
Japanify: Summer Slurp Series: Avocado Walnut Soba Salad
August 29, 2016
An easy and fresh salad using soba noodles, avocado, walnuts, and a few other ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.
Cool for Summer: Studio Arhoj Summer Bowls
July 7, 2016
Handmade by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Summer Bowls come in two finishes: Llama Fur and Black Sheep. Perfect for chilled noodle dishes and salads.
Tokyo JUNKtion: Oreno Dashi in Akasaka
January 13, 2016
We ate at Oreno Dashi in Akasaka, Tokyo, which specializes in oden and soba made by Michelin-starred chefs.
Niigata Noodle JUNKtion: Hegi Soba, Ramen + The Italian
March 28, 2014
Japan is noodle crazy. Each station in each town of each prefecture have their own...
Postcard from Tokyo
February 19, 2014
We made it! After a restless 16 hours of travel -- I read this month's...
Postcard from Tokyo: Cutting Soba/ Missing Finger (Ikebukuro)
July 15, 2013
On my recent trip to Japan, Kuni and I went to a kona-ya (flour shop)...