Sobamae

Sobamae is a Japanese restaurant near Seoul Forest in Seoul that serves nihachi and hand-cut soba. Its menu includes nishin soba, tororo soba, and assorted tempura, which is fried in buckwheat flour for a crisp texture. The tsuyu has a distinct katsuobushi umami, and the noodles are mixed and cut in-house for a firm chew. Portions are small, and the price is a burden relative to what is served.