Okinawa soba is known as soba noodles that are eaten in Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa soba uses noodles that are made in the same way as Chinese noodles, and is a much loved local food.
In Okinawa the dish is also known by names including “soba”, “suba” and “uchina-suba”.
The noodles themselves contain brine and liquid made from burning firewood.
They are thick and use a traditional Japanese stock which makes their texture seem closer to meat than noodles.
As Okinawa soba noodles are made in the same way as Chinese noodles, they fall into the category of Chinese noodles (or ramen).
Okinawa soba is a dish served with plenty of toppings, with menu options differing between stores.
