Somen vs. Soba noodles: What is the Difference?
Somen (そうめん/素麺) and Soba (蕎麦) are noodles that represent Japan, and we commonly eat them, but it seems the former is less recognized than the latter overseas, and some people are wondering how the...
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Somen vs. Udon noodles: What is the Difference?
When it comes to the noodles commonly eaten during the summer season in Japan, Somen (そうめん) is a long-time favorite, widely enjoyed in many households, where the boiled noodles are chilled and typically served...
Yakisoba vs. Soba vs. Ramen vs. Udon vs. Somen
Yakisoba, Soba, Ramen, Udon, and Somen are the noodle dishes most familiar to us, and if you are acquainted with Japanese food, you should know about these noodles pretty well. 5 Popular Types of...
Nyumen & Somen: Japanese Noodle Dishes
Since a while ago, convenience stores near my house have been selling chilled pre-prepared noodles. Somen (素麺) is among them, and you may know this if you are acquainted with Japanese foods. But how about...
Surume Somen: A Classic Squid Snack like Thin Noodles
When Japanese people think of the noodle dish that is perfect for summer, many will bring to mind “Somen (素麺)”. Somen is a thin white noodle made of wheat flour, usually served chilled. Somen Noodles In...
Hiyamugi vs. Somen noodles: What’s the Difference?
When Japanese people think of summer noodles served cold/chilled, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Somen (素麺) or Hiyamugi (冷麦) or Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華). Somen Noodles Among them, the first two, Somen and Hiyamugi,...
Japan’s 3 Best Somen Noodle Brands
These days, I see several kinds of pre-made cold ramen lined up on the shelf of convenience stores. In addition, when it comes to Japanese summer noodles, Tsukemen and Somen are popular. Tsukemen (つけ麺)...
