noun
Chinese-style soba; ramen
A somewhat dated term for ramen or Chinese-style wheat noodles, often used in old shop names. The word 支那 is now considered sensitive and may be avoided in modern usage.
See also: 中華そば
あの店の支那そばは昔ながらの味がする。
The Chinese soba at that shop tastes like the old days.
メニューに「支那そば」と書いてあったが、今はあまり見かけない。
The menu said 'shina soba,' but you don't see that much anymore.