Japanese noodles– tag –

Rice is the staple food of many Asian countries. You will definitely find a sack of rice in every household. However, many of these countries are also large consumers of noodles. In fact, it can be a staple food next to rice. Same with J...

Inaniwa Udon "稲庭うどん" is one of the best and oldest local food in Japan. Without a doubt, it is a great comfort food for many locals. This type of udon stands out from the rest. (You might want to check Sanuki Udon from Kagawa Prefec...

Lift one noodle from the plate and it unfolds like a pale strip of silk, sometimes broad enough to cover the chopsticks holding it. This is himokawa udon, a thin, extra-wide wheat noodle associated with Kiryu, Gunma's historic textile ci...

"Abura Soba" has become a well-known dish, experiencing a unique evolution in Japan separate from traditional ramen. With intriguing stories surrounding it, this noodle dish captures attention from not only Japan but also all around the ...

Have you ever heard the word "okkirikomi"? Okkirikomi is a local dish of Gunma Prefecture. This time, we will introduce the characteristics and history of Okkirikomi's cuisine, and the origin of its name. Also, for those who want to...

Tokyo ramen (東京ラーメン) is one of the city's best-known old-fashioned soy sauce ramen traditions: clear amber soup, springy wheat noodles, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and green onion. In fact, if you picture the archetypal image of a t...

Lift one noodle from the plate and it unfolds like a pale strip of silk, sometimes broad enough to cover the chopsticks holding it. This is himokawa udon, a thin, extra-wide wheat noodle associated with Kiryu, Gunma's historic textile ci...

Inaniwa Udon "稲庭うどん" is one of the best and oldest local food in Japan. Without a doubt, it is a great comfort food for many locals. This type of udon stands out from the rest. (You might want to check Sanuki Udon from Kagawa Prefec...

A dark tile arrives at the table, still sizzling. Then you see a nest of green noodles under strips of yellow egg, glossy beef, nori and a lemon slice. This is Kawara soba, a Yamaguchi local food created at Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring d...

Rice is the staple food of many Asian countries. You will definitely find a sack of rice in every household. However, many of these countries are also large consumers of noodles. In fact, it can be a staple food next to rice. Same with J...

Ramen is a beloved dish in Japanese food culture, and did you know that different regions have their special types of ramen? In today's article, we'll explore Saga Ramen from Saga Prefecture. We'll discover everything about this dish – i...

Pork, shrimp, squid, and cabbage hit a hot wok before the cook adds a savory, often cloudy broth and thick noodles. This is Nagasaki champon, one of Nagasaki's best-known regional dishes, from a port city on Japan's southern island of Ky...

Picture the smell of Japanese curry rising from a steaming bowl of noodles. That is curry udon (カレーうどん): chewy wheat noodles in a hot, curry-seasoned broth. It is not curry rice poured over noodles, though. Instead, cooks season no...