福井県·郷土料理
Echizen Oroshi Soba
Smooth noodles paired with a generous amount of grated daikon radish. With every slurp, the sharp sting of spicy daikon and the aroma of the buckwheat follow—the essence of Echizen Oroshi Soba lies in this combination of coldness and spiciness. Soba has a long history in Fukui; it is said to have begun when the Asakura clan of Ichijodani cultivated it as an emergency food source during the Warring States period. Later, Honda Tomimasa, the lord of Fuchu (present-day Echizen City), is said to have spread its cultivation by bringing skilled soba masters, which led to the tradition of topping it with grated daikon. The name became known nationwide after Emperor Showa visited Fukui and remarked, "The Echizen soba was truly delicious." In this dish, the daikon is not merely a garnish, but the star of the flavor. It is the soul food of Fukui.
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