Hegi soba noodles

Smooth Texture from Seaweed – The Secret of Hegi Soba

Hegi refers to the wooden tray used to serve soba, arranged in bite-sized portions.
What sets hegi soba apart is funori, a type of seaweed used as a binder, giving it a firm bite and silky smooth texture.

In Ojiya City, each soba shop offers its own unique dipping sauce and toppings—perfect for trying and comparing like a true soba connoisseur.