So-men Sososo Kenkyūshitsu (そうめん そそそ 研究室)
So-men Sososo Kenkyushitsu When it comes to noodles in Japan, most people probably think first of ramen, along with traditional Japanese noodles such as soba and udon. However, somen (そうめん) is another noodle that has long been enjoyed throughout the country. Typically served cold with a light dipping sauce called tsuyu and accompanied by condiments such as green onions, myoga ginger, grated ginger, and shiso leaves, it is particularly popular during the hot summer months. As a result, it tends to receive less attention from international visitors than ramen, soba, or udon. Located on the 6th floor of Shibuya Hikarie (渋谷ヒカリエ), a large mixed-use commercial complex directly connected to Shibuya Station, is a restaurant called So-men Sososo Kenkyushitsu (そうめん そそそ 研究室). Specializing in somen , the restaurant offers visitors an opportunity to experience this traditional noodle in a way that goes far beyond the simple dish many people associate with summer. The term kenkyushitsu ...
