Ito Soba Noodles This page first published: Jun 26, 2006 · Updated: Jun 9, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Ito Soba noodles are the thinnest soba noodles. They are light-coloured and have a very smooth texture. Not suitable as a fried noodle, they are mostly served cold in the summer with a dipping sauce on the side.