Step 1

Pick some toppings and prepare

Step 2

Make dashi : Put katsuobushi, kombu, niboshi(snap the head and remove the guts), and water in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat (watch : how to prep niboshi).

Step 3

Simmer : When it starts boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes(Check the taste here. You can taste the flavorful umami).

Step 4

Season  : Add mirin and soy sauce, and bring it to a boil again then remove the pot from heat.

Step 5

Drain and complete the soup : Drain in a colander and remove the dashi ingredients.

Step 6

Boil soba : Boil soba noodles according to the time on the package.

Step 7

Drain soba : After boiling, drain in a colander and quickly rinse under cold running water to remove the starch.

Step 8

Serve : Serve boiled soba in a bowl, pour the soup, and place toppings of your choice.