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From Ramen to Udon: A Guide to Japanese Noodle Dishes

Japan is full of delicious noodle dishes that will comfort your belly and make your mouth water. From 10 minute ramen broth from scratch to handmade udon noodles, these recipes have everything you need to make the perfect steaming bowl of noodles. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and indulge in some seriously delicious eats!

Tempura Udon served in a Udon noodle soup bowl with two shrimp tempura, two slices of Naruto and scallions.
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Tempura udon

a comforting Japanese noodle dish that’s perfect for any season! Thick, chewy udon noodles swim in a savory dashi broth, topped with crispy tempura. The contrast of textures – silky noodles, crunchy battered vegetables or shrimp – makes every bite a delight. It’s a warm hug in a bowl that’ll transport you straight to Japan!

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nikuudon is served in a serving noodle bowl with three naruto

Niku Udon (Beef Udon)

20 minutes mins
curry udon served in a noodle bowl

Curry Udon

15 minutes mins

Cold Noodle

somen cold noodles served on a round glass plate with garnishes and toppings around it

Somen (Japanese Cold Noodles)

1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cold soba noodles served on a bamboo strainer topped with shredded nori seaweed

Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)

18 minutes mins
Hiyashi chuka served in a white shallow bowl and a small jar of dipping sauce and a pair of chopstick

Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)

20 minutes mins
Slow cooked pork belly "ramen pork Chashu" sliced
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Ramen Pork Chahu

The crown jewel of any ramen bowl! This melt-in-your-mouth pork belly is braised to perfection in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. Slow-cooked until tender, each slice is a flavor bomb of umami goodness. With its signature char and marbled texture, chashu adds a luxurious touch to your ramen, transforming a simple bowl into a gourmet experience. It’s not just a topping – it’s the star of the show!

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Ramen broth in a ramen bowl and a ceramic spoon
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Ramen Broth

The soul of every bowl! This liquid gold is a labor of love, simmered for hours to extract deep, complex flavors. Whether it’s rich tonkotsu, savory shoyu, or umami-packed miso, each style offers a unique taste adventure. Packed with collagen from bones, aromatics, and seasonings, a good ramen broth clings to the noodles, creating a harmonious blend that’ll warm you from the inside out. It’s not just soup – it’s pure comfort in liquid form!

3 portions of Udon noodles on a bamboo tray

Udon Noodles

3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
homemade ramen noodles cooked and served with ramen broth

Homemade Ramen Noodles

8 hours hrs 8 minutes mins

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shio ramen served in a Japanese ramen bowl.

Shio Ramen

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Shoyu ramen served in a ramen bowl with half boiled egg and bok choy

Shoyu Ramen

10 minutes mins
ramen noodles topped with ramen egg, naruto fish cakes and chicken chashu in a ramen bowl accompanied with a bowl of ramen soup

Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles)

20 minutes mins
Tantanmen served in a large noodle bowl with a pair of chopstick

Tantanmen

20 minutes mins

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cold udon noodles served on a round bamboo tray called "zaru" with some garnishes and a small cup of dipping sauce

Zaru Udon (Cold Udon Noodles)

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somen cold noodles served on a round glass plate with garnishes and toppings around it

Somen (Japanese Cold Noodles)

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Delicious Udon Noodle Recipes

nikuudon is served in a serving noodle bowl with three naruto

Niku Udon (Beef Udon)

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shio ramen served in a Japanese ramen bowl.

Shio Ramen

15 minutes mins
Shoyu ramen served in a ramen bowl with half boiled egg and bok choy

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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)

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cooked soba noodles served on a bamboo tray

Soba Noodles

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Homemade Ramen Noodles

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Tempura Udon served in a Udon noodle soup bowl with two shrimp tempura, two slices of Naruto and scallions.

Tempura Udon

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Kitsune Udon

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toshikoshi soba with a shrimp prawn, two slices of kamaboko fish cake and chopped scallions in a soba bowl with warm soup

Toshikoshi Soba

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Hiyashi chuka served in a white shallow bowl and a small jar of dipping sauce and a pair of chopstick

Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)

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Yaki Udon served in a dark coloured shallow bowl garnished with red pickled ginger.

Yaki Udon

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curry udon served in a noodle bowl

Curry Udon

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Tantanmen served in a large noodle bowl with a pair of chopstick

Tantanmen

20 minutes mins
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