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 Japanese households, where the noodles are chilled and typically served in a...
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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 noodles, you should know about...
4 Must-Try Traditional Japanese Noodles for Summer
It is getting hotter and hotter day by day here in Japan, so I’m feeling the coming of summer. These days when I shop at the convenience stores where I often go for lunch,...
Nyumen and Somen: Japanese Noodle Dishes
The summer season is nearly upon us, and here in Japan, it is getting hotter day by day. Accordingly, since a while ago, convenience stores around my house have been selling pre-cooked chilled noodles. By...
4 Traditional Japanese Summer Foods to Try
With summer here, now in Niigata, Japan, the temperature has reached over 30 degrees Celsius, so I have a craving for something chilled to drink. When it comes to summer beverages that represent Japan, the classic Japanese soda...
Surume Somen: A Classic Squid Snack like Fine Noodles
When Japanese people think of the noodle dish that is perfect for summer, I think many will bring “Somen (素麺)” to mind. Somen are fine white noodles made from wheat flour and usually served chilled. Somen...
The Difference: Hiyamugi vs Somen Noodles
When it comes to cold summer noodles, many Japanese people will probably think of “Somen (素麺)” as a noodle dish that is perfect for the hot summer season. Somen Noodles In addition to Somen...
Japan’s 3 Best Somen Noodle Brands
It is getting warmer and warmer day by day here in Japan. Accordingly, these days when I go shopping at a convenience store near my house, I see several kinds of pre-made cold ramen...
