I really enjoyed my experience of Fresh made Soba at Soba Canada.. Just the idea of having someone willing to offer this unique and authentic experience in Toronto! That alone worth an extra 1 star!
Buckwheat flour suppose to be nutritious and rich in vitamins and dietary fibre. This do give me an excuse to indulge on my soba experience! Hey eating buckwheat suppose to lowers blood pressure, controls blood sugar and increase liver function (that's what I need being hyper, eating too much sugary marcarons and drinking too much alcoholic beverages!)
Just love how everything that was served here are related to buckwheat.. from appetizer, main and dessert!
I am lucky enough to able to tried all the different soba by sharing an Okonomi Soba with my dining mate... now I know which one I will pick if I am lucky to come here again!
Oboro Tofu - love how soft and silky the tofu blended well with the soba taste... give me a light and refreshing taste and feel of well being and healthy...
Tororo - I usually love yam... but not this form of puree Japanese yam.. I find that it makes the soba really gluey tasting and really blend and heavy
Orishi - So so.. but if you are for the pure taste of raw radish, this one is for you
Ikura Roe - I always have a weakness for Salmon roe and the freshly grated wasabi... that's the one I going to order for sure next time
Snow Crab - enjoyed the crab meat..just because they are good tasting and I love crab... nicely presented....
Next up is the Sobayu, why are we served the water that the fresh soba was cooked in? As most of the water soluble nutrients and vitamins were lost in the hot water that soba was cooked in, so by drinking that boiled water, you will recap all the good things that soba provided. You suppose to mix the water with the soba dipping sauce. Taste wise is it nothing exciting but just the idea behind this is so interesting!
So the verdict of fresh vs packaged soba, which one I prefer? The texture between them are different as the fresh one are more chewy and has a stronger buckwheat taste! Of course, if I have a choice.. the fresh one wins hands down!