Tenzaru-soba

In Japan the large department store house usually two floors of gourmet food,where you can buy anything from pre-cooked selections and high class ingredients to cakes,bread and wine.They are usually known as "depachika"which comes from "Department" and "chika"which means underground.Due to the fact  that they are usually on lower floors(underground) of the large department.
The selection of cooked foods are gorgeously presented and jealously guarded from any competitors.
You will feel like taking photos but you will be stopped if you try.
It's a great place to go on your way home if you are hungry and don't have any time or ideas for dinner.

Last time I went I was attracted to "Tempura"and came up with an idea.I would put together two Japanese favorites soba and tempura.To make tenzaru-soba it's a very popular choice amongst Japanese housewives in the summer.

It's only takes 15 min to prepare but it makes a very satisfying meal.
Of course we can buy ready made tempura in any supermarket but the selection in the depachika has many more choices and the taste much better.

If there are any Japanese restaurants in your town they will definitely have it on the menu or be able to make it for you on request.