This particular variation is called “gomoku soba.” Soba is a type of noodle made from buckwheat. It’s supposed to be very healthy.
Soba is often used in soups, fried with meat and vegetables (yakisoba), or eaten cold (zarusoba).
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Note that the word soba has two meanings.
1. buckwheat noodles
2. noodles in general
Examples of case 2 include yakisoba, where plain wheat noodles are used, and likewise chukasoba (or Chinese soba) which refers to ramen