From their menu, you can infer that they get quite a lot of gaijin tourists, because there’s a helpful guide in English on how to eat soba.
What is missing from the guide though, is the most important fourth step: slurp the noodles as loudly as possible, preferably until someone turns around to look at you.
It’s a whole lot of fun, and don’t worry, it’s a sign of respect for the chef and totally acceptable behaviour.
Even the locals do it.
Really.
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