二に八はち蕎麦そば

noun

soba made with 20% wheat flour and 80% buckwheat flour

A traditional ratio for soba noodles; the name comes from 'two' (wheat) and 'eight' (buckwheat).

See also: そば

• この店みせの二に八はち蕎麦そばは香かおりが良よい。

  The nihachi soba at this shop has a nice aroma.