About
The noodle
Buckwheat noodles contain excellent nutrients and very good quality. These noodles, known as soba, are natural and healthy additions to a diet preventing lifestyle diseases around the world.
Soba...
- is high in protein, which is essential for survival and growth.
- Contains many types of amino acids such as lysine and arginine responsible for the source of stamina, and body development in children.
- has 2.5 more hemicellulose and 4 to 5 times more vitamin B1 than in white rice, which helps prevent constipation disease and the decline of strength, loss of appetite and nervousness, respectively.
- contains vitamin B2 which is good for canker sores, the skin and mucous membrane; Vitamin E which is good for anti-aging; choline which prevents cancer and liver diseases.
- has Polyphenols which makes the veins stronger and also removes the enzyme activity that causes many diseases. Specially, it helps to prevent the death of memory cells that cause senile dementia.
Inside polyphenols there is rutin, which is a special substance only buckwheat has among all grains. Rutin is a type of vitamin P which helps strengthen the capillaries, drop the blood pressure, prevent heart diseases, cerebrovascular accidents, arteriosclerosis and hypertension. It also helps to prevent and control diabetes and vitalize the pancreas function. It helps prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver caused by some types of alcohol. It makes sense to have a drink at a soba restaurant!
As you can see, soba helps prevent many lifestyle diseases. It is a wonderful health food.
The Team
Established in December of 2007, Soba Totto belongs to a group of Japanese restaurants in Midtown Manhattan.
Our soba master Shuichi Kotani born in Himeji- Hyogo prefecture- Japan went to Tokyo and there learnt the techniques of soba making. After 10 years of experience in restaurants and also catering, he came to NYC especially to bring to Soba Totto the technique and flavor of the traditional Japanese soba.
Young, full of energy and creativity, Shuichi Kotani mixes meticulously the buckwheat flower not only traditionally but he also adds a variety of ingredients, bringing the best balance and new flavors to our customers. The “tsuyu†broth is specially prepared. Start with the water used and a secret only the master knows, enhancing the umami of soba.
Our appetizer Chef Katsuya Tanikoshi born in Hokkaido- Japan traveled to Kyoto city to pursuit his passion in culinary. He worked there for 15 years before coming to NYC. Now here Katsuya Tanikoshi adds elegance, simplicity and art to Soba Totto’s team with his Kyoto style cuisine knowledge.
The Freshest Cocktails
Under the care of award-winning bartender Gen Yamamoto, who is originally from Japan with a 10 year career and a vast knowledge of liquor, at the bar you can experience the Japanese mixology. With the freshest and natural vegetables and fruits paired with our best selection of premium sake, shochu and classical spirits he brings natural beauty, transience, simplicity, deepness and elegance to his creations.
This week cocktails flight are "the farm fresh" theme!