Noodles and donburi are cheap and filling, typically 400 - 650 yen. This is fast, convenient style of eating establishment somewhat resembles a cafeteria by Western standards. The food is already prepared and need only be heated in a microwave oven. Usually open fro lunch and early dinner. Soba These noodles are made of buckwheat flour.
Recipes usuing soba vary according to the season.
Zarusoba , cold noodles with a side dish of dipping sauce, is served in the summer for a refreshing lunch. However, soba is usually served hot, with broth, green onions, and other ingredients. Like soba , they are served in a bowl with broth. This is probably the most popular kind of noodles in Japan and is often eaten in the wee hours of the morning because ramen shops are some of the few still open. All three kinds of noodle dishes are very reasonable in price and are especially popular for lunch or a quick meal.