sentence: Toppings are chosen to reflect the seasons and to balance with other ingredients.
sentences_before: Like many Japanese noodles, soba noodles are often served drained and chilled in the summer, and hot in the winter with a soy-based dashi broth. Extra toppings can be added onto both hot and cold soba.
sentences_after: Most toppings are added without much cooking, although some are deep-fried. Most of these dishes may also be prepared with udon.
concept_name: topping
headings: Soba Serving soba Common soba dishes
categories: Noodles