The Difference: Somen vs Udon Noodles
When it comes to the noodles commonly eaten during the summer season in Japan, “Somen (そうめん)” is most often enjoyed in many households, where the noodles are chilled and typically served in a glass...
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The Difference: Yakisoba vs Soba vs Ramen vs Udon vs Somen
Yakisoba, Soba, Ramen, Udon, and Somen are the 5 noodle dishes that are most commonly eaten by Japanese people, as well as representing Japan. If you are acquainted with Japanese food, you should know...
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)...
