To enjoy its scent and smooth sensation when swallowing, it is acceptable to make noise while eating soba and, in terms of that eating manner, it is an extremely unusual food along with the likes of udon and Chinese noodles in the world.
そばの香りや喉越しを楽しむために食べるときに音を立てることが許され、その点ではうどんや中華麺などと並んで世界的にも稀有な食品である。