The effort paid off. According to the Yamagata prefectural government, ramen, also called “chuka soba,” is a local specialty often served to entertain relatives and friends, much like barbecue ...

Fumi Abe: Not that long ago, you know, a lot of ramen was referred to as Chuka soba, which literally means Chinese soba. Medha: I headed out to Sobaya with comedian and host of the "Asian ...

For this two-day kitchen takeover, Haru Chan is bringing its Chuka Soba (P650) and Spicy Chuka Soba (P680) to Manila, which ...

is a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors seeking its signature Regular Chuka Soba, priced at ...

The dish itself is the same, but they don't call it "ramen," they call it "chuka soba." Long accustomed to calling the dish "chuka soba" the people of Takayama still use the old term with affection.

An offshoot of the Michelin-listed noodle eatery Mugen in Fukushima ward, Zen Laboratory opened in 2021 and serves additive-free, artisanal ramen in stylish, ...