Negi Soba (Soba noodles with scallions)

The dish features firm, chewy soba noodles grown in the highlands of Aizu—a region known for its dramatic temperature fluctuations—accompanied by a single, striking leek. This leek is meant to be bitten into as a condiment after slurping the noodles. Perhaps this slightly unusual style of hospitality—which might leave a diner wondering just how to eat it—is a playful touch born of the Aizu region itself.