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Summer Natto Soba + Mini Pork Bowl Lunch at Soba Restaurant Takean in Ohira-cho, Tochigi City The other day, I went to Soba Restaurant Takean in Ohira-cho, Tochigi City for lunch. The combination of natto soba and a mini pork bowl was a refreshing meal to beat the summer heat. ⸻ 📍 Store Information • Name: Soba-dokoro Takean • Address: 20-2 Nishinoda, Ohira-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture • Phone Number: 0282-43-0848 • Access: Approximately a 17-minute walk from Shin-Ohirashita Station on the Tobu Nikko Line • Business Hours: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM (with breaks) • Closed: Thursdays ⸻ 🍽 Order Details • Summer-only Menu: Natto Soba • Mini Pork Bowl on the Side ⸻ 🌿 Food Review I'll share my impressions of the summer-only natto soba + mini pork bowl at Soba-dokoro Takean in as much detail as possible. Appearance and First Impression Natto soba is served with thinly drained natto, wasabi, and green onions on top of zaru soba noodles chilled in a thin layer of ice water. The natto's thick, stringy texture beautifully intertwines with the thin soba noodles, building anticipation for a refreshingly cold meal. The mini pork bowl is small, but the rice is practically invisible, thanks to the thinly sliced ​​pork and onions stacked right to the edge of the bowl. The glossy sauce permeates the rice, and the aroma alone is enough to whet your appetite. Aroma and Flavor When you take a sip of soba, the aroma of the soba first hits your nose along with the cool air, followed by the subtle fermented smell of natto and the fragrant aroma of the beans. The balance is exquisite, and the refreshing tang of the wasabi adds a touch of freshness, making it not feel heavy even on a hot day. The broth is thin and not too salty. This bowl is designed to bring out the unique flavors of both soba and natto. Chewing into the soba noodles, laced with natto threads, you can enjoy the softness and stickiness of the beans and the firmness and smooth texture of the soba noodles. The mini pork bowl features pork stir-fried in a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce with a hint of ginger for a sharp flavor. When placed on rice, some parts are soaked in the sauce and others are lightly shiny. The contrast between the hot soba and the cold soba noodles enhances the satisfaction. Texture & Balance • Soba noodles: Thin and firm, soaked in water for a pleasant coolness and chewiness. • Natto: Smooth and thick, with a sticky texture that adds an accent when mixed with the cold soba noodles. • Mini pork bowl: The pork is tender, and the onions are fried to bring out their sweetness, allowing the sauce to cling to the rice perfectly. The balance with the rice is just right (not too rich, but not too bland). Overall Satisfaction This dish combines refreshing flavor and volume, making it perfect for a hot day. The natto soba offers an excellent combination of cold, sticky, and fragrant, and the mini pork bowl leaves you feeling completely satisfied after your meal. Sobadokoro Kenan's ambiance, calming interior, and relaxed atmosphere make it the perfect place for a refreshing lunch. https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=%E8... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nagomivlog?... Equipment used Camera: LUMIX S5 II https://panasonic.jp/dc/products/s_se... LUMIX S Pro 24-70 Lens https://panasonic.jp/dc/products/s_se... iPhone 13 Pro Camera DJI OSMO Pocket 3 Camera