What does Saikyou Mean in Japanese?
Recently, I have been into this Saikyou Donbei (Price: 248 yen) from Nissin. Every part of the instant udon (say, noodles, broth, Aburaage, and spice condiment) is unprecedented and can be the main. But what...
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What Nanban Means in Japanese Food Names
Nanban Soba, Chicken Nanban, Nanban Zuke, Nanban Gashi… In Japanese food culture, a lot of “Nanban (南蛮)” things can be seen. But what is Nanban? Meaning of Nanban (南蛮) Nanban, when used as a...
What is Tororo in Japanese Food Culture?
Seen in Washoku or Japanese cuisine, Tororo (とろろ) is a food familiar to every Japanese person. Tororo is the word for grated yam, and the Japanese yams, Yamaimo (Yamato Imo), Nagaimo, or Jinenjo, can be the...
Nissin Donbei TanTan Udon Instant Noodle
Yesterday when I stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store, I found one of my favorite flavors of instant noodles, spicy TanTanmen or DanDan noodles, which was not ramen but udon. Since I had never...
Maruchan Chilled Bukkake Udon and Tanuki Soba Noodles
On June 8, 2020, in Japan, Maruchan began to sell their newly released instant soba and udon noodles that are meant to be served chilled with cold water. Actually, the instant soba noodle was...
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...
What is Toshiake Udon?
Have you ever heard of “Toshiake Udon (年明けうどん: meaning New Year’s Udon)”? I knew about the dish for the first time today when researching udon on Wikipedia. Toshiake Udon (年明けうどん) According to the article...
Udon vs. Yaki Udon vs. Yaki Soba: What’s the Difference?
The traditional Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, Udon (うどん/饂飩), is a staple food in Japan. And in recent years, the noodle dish has gained wide popularity in many countries. As you may already know,...
