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A quirky Japanese must-try: fries meet soba noodles for a surprising new flavor!

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Japanese creativity shines in every corner of life. Located in Osaka, "Hankyu Soba" is a long-established shop with nearly fifty years of history. Recently, it introduced an innovative way to enjoy fries with soba noodles, creating a brand-new...

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Japanese creativity shines in every corner of life. Located in Osaka, "Hankyu Soba" is a long-established shop with nearly fifty years of history. Recently, it introduced an innovative way to enjoy fries with soba noodles, creating a brand-new flavor experience that has sparked a trend.

Fries soba noodles, a new way to eat becomes a hot topic. (Image source / rocketnews24)

Hankyu Soba outlets are mainly located within Hankyu railway stations, primarily in the Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo regions. Known for being affordable, quick, and delicious, they hold a special place in the memories of many Kansai locals. In February, "Hankyu Soba Wakana Juso Store" launched the innovative combo of fries and soba noodles, attracting many visitors eager to try it.

Hankyu Soba Wakana Juso Store. (Image source / gurutabi.gnavi)

Plain fries paired with soba noodles make for an impressive creative combo. (Image source / kwsknews)

The soba noodles soaked with fries emit a subtle potato aroma. (Image source / rocketnews24)

Many might wonder if the taste would be strange, but customer feedback has been surprisingly positive. Crispy fries paired with soba noodles balance out the greasiness of the fries with the refreshing taste of the noodles, resulting in a perfect harmony. Since the fries are unsalted, the overall flavor isn’t too heavy, and the texture is said to resemble tempura. Now, besides trying this combo at Hankyu Soba Wakana Juso Store, you can also find it at three limited locations of the Tokyo-based soba chain Fujisoba (Kanda Store, n Valley Shimoda Building Store, and Uguisudani Store).

An interesting new experience coupled with an affordable price has drawn many customers to give it a try. (Image source / rocketnews24)

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