Do the banners say "Soba"

[Obese-Wan Kenobi]

Hi,

I just watch "Ramen Girl" and I noticed that the signs on the Ramen shop say "Soba" it's 2 Chinese characters plus the Hiragana for "So" and "Ba" It's on the building, the flags and the lantern.

Did they make a mistake?

Please see attached pic.

Thanks. Hope you can clarify.

[Hiroyuki]

I think I have answered a similar question before.

Ramen is also called

chuka soba 中華そば

and

shina soba 支那そば.

Both chuka and shina mean china.

The term ramen has become widespread since the instant noodles were invented and sold as instant ramen.

[Obese-Wan Kenobi]

I see

Thanks for the info. Great to know that.

Best regards.