But, our yaki udon recipe, like most, adds a mix of vegetables to the stir-fried noodles to make a really delicious meal. If you love Japanese food, you’ll want to try our yakitori too.

The humble udon noodle has for centuries been a source of passion and pride in Kagawa Prefecture. But times change, and sales of the chewy wheat-flour specialty are on the decline.

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A survey in Japan found a slight preference overall for udon over soba. The thick udon noodles tended to be more popular with women and young people, while soba only came out on top among men over 40.

Last summer, “udonuts,” donut bites made from udon noodle flour, became a bit of a craze in Japan. Developed and sold by udon chain Marugame Seimen, the brand is now adding three new flavors to its ...

200 grams udon noodles of your choice, 150 grams Shogoin (short and rounded) daikon radish, 150 grams Kyoto-style carrot, 1 “kyo-age” (Kyoto-style thicker deep-fried tofu), 20 grams water ...

Wed., April 16, 2025 Fresh udon are plump and chewy, making them more durable for stir-frying and a good choice for Yaki Udon. (Pixabay) X ...

Nabeyaki – a substantial winter dish, commonly using udon, cooked and served in a nabe (hotpot) and topped with a variety of items including tempura, egg, vegetables, kamaboko (fish paste).

The noodle dish was a staple that was served around 10 times every summer. “Whenever I was told, ‘We're having udon in cold soup,’ I remember looking forward to it,” Nozaki said.