Our Craft
Sofuren Features
FEATURENot Stir-Fried, But Grilled
What sets Sofuren apart above all is the "yaki" — the grilling. It began when our founder, in an age when no one was grilling noodles, devised his own method to sear them until they took on a fragrant char. In those days there was no convenient gas flame; he battled the crackling, snapping fire of charcoal to grill each dish. That was the birth of "Sofuren-yaki," the original Hita yakisoba. We are uncompromising in our devotion to the grill — and so we ask for your patience, as it takes time before your dish is served.
House-Made Noodles for a Crisp, Chewy Bite
Our noodles are meticulously crafted, from the flour blend to their thickness, achieving an exquisite balance of crispness and chewiness. Together with the crunchy bean sprouts, they create a unique harmony of textures. Using the same grilling technique that has remained unchanged since our founding, we cook them until deliciously aromatic.
Although preparation may take some time, please enjoy the crispy texture and the savory aroma of the lightly charred noodles.
Our Closely Guarded Signature Tare
Our sauce is a secret recipe, handed down to a single heir in each generation, perfected by our founder Yasuchika Sumi through years of trial and error. We take pride in its flavor — light and never cloying, yet full of depth — which brings out the savory aroma of the grilled noodles and the character of each ingredient.
Ingredients That Support Deliciousness
We blend several types of wheat flour in our own unique golden ratio to create noodles that are both crispy and chewy.
We also use our own specially made noodles, tailored to the day’s weather and humidity.
For the meat, we purchase entire “Waton Mochibuta”—a brand of pork from Oita Prefecture—and process them in-house at our own facility, ensuring that the texture and umami of every cut are fully brought out.
We use crisp, special-selection bean sprouts grown in the pristine waters of Hita—known as “Suigo” (Water Town)—as well as fresh green onions cultivated by our contracted farmers.
A Commitment to Quality Behind the Authentic Taste
In 2019, we built our head office factory to HACCP standards. Well before Japan made HACCP-based hygiene management mandatory in 2020, we had already moved early to ensure the safety of our food. HACCP is one of the world's most rigorous food hygiene standards, originally devised by NASA to produce safe space food for astronauts.