Looking for soba noodles in the grocery store? Here are the aisles you should be checking...
We'll also tell you which stores typically carry them...
The first place to look for soba noodles is probably the international aisle. You should see them with the Asian products, probably next to udon noodles.
The next place to check is the health food aisle. If there's a gluten-free section, check there for 100 percent buckwheat soba noodles that are labeled "gluten-free."
You may also spot soba noodles in the produce area. These will probably be precooked and placed in one of the coolers near shirataki noodles and tofu.
Lastly, there's a chance you could find soba noodes in the pasta aisle. However, this a less common area for soba noodles.
Not seeing them anywhere? Generally, one of the stores below sells soba noodles...
- Amazon - Amazon sells soba noodles from a ton of different brands, like Hakubaku, Ka-Me and Roland.
- Walmart - You can get Hakubaku, Ka-Me, Great Eastern Sun and other soba noodle brands from Walmart. The store locator on the main website will show you product availability online and in each location.
- Whole Foods - At Whole Foods, you'll be able to pick up Eden Selected Buckwheat Soba Noodles.
- Your Local Health Food Store - Most health food stores will carry soba noodles, usually with the Asian products.
- Safeway - Safeway stocks a few different options. Look for Hime, JFC and Roland soba noodles in the international and pasta aisles.
- Trader Joe's - Trader Joe's may have prepared soba noodles and noodles packaged in stir-fry kits.
- Kroger - Near a Kroger? There are a several soba noodle brands there, including Hime, HemisFares and Annie Chun's.
- Publix - Check Publix for Annie Chun's, Roland and Eden Selected noodles.
- Asian Markets - If there's an Asian market in your neighborhood, you'll most likely find soba noodles there.
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