生きそば

noun

100% buckwheat soba; pure buckwheat noodles

Soba made from buckwheat flour only, without wheat flour. Often contrasted with regular soba that contains wheat. The term emphasizes purity and traditional preparation.

See also: そば

• この店みせの生きそばは香かおりが強つよい。

  The pure buckwheat soba at this shop has a strong aroma.

• 生きそばは小こ麦むぎ粉こを使つかわず、そば粉こだけで打うつ。

  Pure buckwheat soba is made using only buckwheat flour, without wheat flour.