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
The menu said 'shina soba,' but you don't see that much anymore.
From 支那 (Shina, an old name for China) + そば (soba, noodles). The term reflects the historical introduction of Chinese noodle dishes to Japan.