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Tokoroten / ところてん

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is Tokoroten. These refreshing, fun jelly noodles are extremely unique and refreshing! Noodles made of jelly may sound weird, but I highly recommend giving Tokoroten a chance! While many people outside of Japan aren’t familiar with this dish, it’s a popular and traditional […]

Hiyashi Chuka with Sesame Sauce / ごまだれ冷やし中華

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is my favorite kind of Hiyashi Chuka (chilled ramen noodles): with Sesame Sauce! Hiyashi Chuka, or chilled ramen, is one of the most popular summer noodle dishes in Japan. I previously posted a Hiyashi Chuka recipe with a soy sauce based dressing, which […]

Hiyashi Tanuki Udon (Chilled Udon) / 冷やしたぬくうどん

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Hiyashi Tanuki Udon. This refreshing chilled dish is full of chewy udon noodles paired with the crunch of tenkasu, or tempura bits. What is udon? Udon are thick Japanese wheat noodles. They are bouncy and chewy and are actually my favorite noodle […]

Zaru Soba (Chilled Soba Noodles) / ざるそば

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Zaru Soba. This classic dish makes an easy and healthy quick meal and is perfect for warm days. Zaru Soba is a popular chilled noodle dish in Japan. While it’s a chilled dish and often enjoyed during hot weather, it’s very popular […]

Cold Somen Noodles / そうめん

Next up in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is one of my favorites: SOMEN! These cold noodles dipped in tsuyu, a flavorful dipping broth, is delicious and refreshing. Cold somen is easily one of my favorite meals to eat when it’s hot out. It’s cold (and kept cold while you’re […]

Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) / 冷やし中華

First in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is Hiyashi Chuka, one of the most popular summer dishes in Japan! These chilled ramen noodles are refreshing, healthy, and delicious. Hiyashi Chuka translates literally into “chilled Chinese” due to it being a chilled ramen noodle dish. Some people even call it a […]