Sauce: 1.5 tbsp. soy sauce 1 (large) tablespoon peanut puree 1/2 clove garlic 1 small piece ginger 1/2 teaspoon gochujang 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon water ...

Sold in two forms, fresh and dried noodles, both have pros and cons. Fresh udon are plump and chewy. They’re more durable for stir-frying, making them the better choice for Yaki Udon.

Process bonito flakes, sesame paste, shoyu, vinegar, sugar, miso, lemon juice, and sesame oil in a blender until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in ground sesame seeds ...

The teriyaki ramen stir-fry starter kit features the brand’s thin, wavy ramen noodles along with a sweet and savory sauce that highlights the much-loved Bachan’s Original Japanese BBQ Sauce.

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce and chopped cilantro. To serve, heap cooked noodles into bowls and ladle the broth and celery over the top.

In a diminutive noodle shop called Shin Udon, a short walk from Shinjuku station in Tokyo, I savored a bowl of udon noodles that would ruin me for all other noodle experiences. Perhaps it's unfair ...