dark soba; country-style soba
A type of soba made from unhulled buckwheat, giving it a darker color and a more rustic, earthy flavor compared to refined soba.
The dark soba at this restaurant has a strong aroma and is delicious.
Refined, light-colored soba made from hulled buckwheat, contrasting with the rustic, dark 田舎蕎麦.
Compound of 田舎 (inaka, 'countryside') and 蕎麦 (soba, 'buckwheat noodles'), referring to the rustic, traditional style of soba made with whole buckwheat.