Ingredient Focus: Japanese Noodles

Ingredient Focus: Japanese Noodles

Japanese noodles, known as "men" or "udon," are a fundamental component of Japanese cuisine, offering a wide range of flavours, textures, and styles.

Each type of noodle has its own unique characteristics and is typically made from different ingredients, level up your Japanese larder with our fantastic variety of Japanese noodles.

Whether you’re making a hot bowl of udon or cold summer soba, high-quality noodles make all the difference in creating authentic dishes.

All our Japanese noodles are easy to use and serve in a variety of dishes.

We love pairing them with simple ingredients such as dashi-based broths or tsuyu dipping sauces to highlight their quality.

Find great Japanese ramen noodles online, plus a range of soba and udon as well

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A selection of our range of Japanese noodles:

Soba Noodles

Soba Noodles

Soba noodles are thin noodles made from a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. They have a nutty flavor and are can be served either hot or cold. When served hot, soba noodles are often added to a broth similar to udon. Cold soba noodles are typically served with a dipping sauce called "tsuyu" and various toppings like green onions, wasabi, or tempura flakes.

Thin Wheat Somen Noodles

Thin Wheat Somen Noodles

Somen noodles are very thin, handmade wheat noodles often served chilled in the summer months.
Quick to cook, they are usually dipped in light soy sauce-based broth or tsuyu, top with ingredients like thinly sliced cucumbers, ham, or shredded Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)