I really really love Asian noodle soups, but recently I moved away from Kinton/Sansotei. Luckily, a friend sent me a recipe for a quick Japanese noodle soup that called for a kombu (kelp) broth, a boiled egg, somen noodles, broccoli, mushrooms and togarashi seven spice.
I drove to the weird little plaza where Sandown is located and told the owner all about my soup plans. He guided me through the packed aisles and helped me select the best ingredients for my purpose. Aside from fresh vegetables, which would have to be purchased elsewhere, this place has everything. I was also surprised by how inexpensive everything was. Not that I know a lot about how much Japanese groceries should cost, but $3.50 for a 600g container of restaurant-grade miso paste seems inexpensive to me.
In any event, my soup turned out to be amazing and I will definitely go back soon to amp up my noodle game with some add-ons for the soup. I will certainly ask the owner for some recommendations when I return.