All-Japan “Wanko Soba” Championship Tournament to decide the soba noodle gluttony champion

Have you ever heard of wanko soba? Soba is a type of noodle and a favorite food of many Japanese people, but wanko soba is a bit special.

In this article, we will explain about wanko soba, how to eat wanko soba, and tips on how to eat a lot of it (to become a gluttonous champion).

What is wanko soba?

Wankosoba is the name of a local dish of Iwate Prefecture, located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. Soba has long been eaten throughout Japan, not only in this region, but also in other parts of the country, but the soba here is unique in the way it is eaten.

Wankosoba is an all-you-can-eat dish. Bite-sized buckwheat noodles are served one after another in a bowl. When you are full, be sure to give a signal. If you do not give a signal, the soba will be brought to you forever.