Izumo-style soba noodles are known as one of the best types of soba in Japan.
With roots in the Shimane Prefecture, Izumo soba are made from whole soba grain, which adds more body and flavor. These noodles in particular are from Honda Shoten, which has mastered their soba-making techniques over the course of five generations—including a steaming technique that allows the soba to remain fresh always, even when stored at room temperature.