Step 1 Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger and miso in a small bowl and set it aside for the flavors to meld.
Step 2 Add the pea pods to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain, then plunge the pods into ice water to quickly chill. Drain them, then toss them with the smoked chicken, onions and soba noodles.
Step 3Toss the mixture with the dressing. Spoon the noodles into serving bowls and sprinkle the top with cilantro.