In a small bowl, whisk together mirin, soy, rice vinegar and vegetable broth.

Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Cook soba or other noodles, taking them off the heat a minute before package directions indicate.

Place fresh spinach leaves in a strainer in the sink.  Pour hot noodles over and toss.  Voila, now you don’t have to cook the spinach, the heat from the noodles will have done the trick.

Drain pasta and noodles well and pour into a large bowl.  Add mirin and soy sauce mixture and toss lightly to combine.

Add desired Toppings. (see notes)

Give a squeeze of lime to finish — not traditionally Japanese but way refreshing