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...
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Nissin Donbei Kitsune Udon vs Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon
When it comes to instant Udon noodles, Nissin Donbei Kitsune Udon and Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon have a top share in the market and have been long-time favorites in Japan. What is Kitsune Udon...
The Basic Recipe: Mentsuyu Broth & Tentsuyu Sauce
The literal meaning of Mentsuyu (めんつゆ) is broth for noodles, so we typically use the liquid to make the broth of Japanese noodles, such as Soba, Udon, and Hiyamugi/Somen. Nonetheless, Mentsuyu is not only meant...
Curry Nanban vs Curry Udon: What is the Difference?
“Kamo Nanban (鴨南蛮)” is a seasonal soba dish enjoyed during the cold winter in Japan. It is a buckwheat noodle served in a soy sauce-based dashi-rich broth whose main toppings are pieces of green onions...
Houtou vs. Udon vs. Kishimen: What’s the Difference?
A wide variety of wheat noodles can be seen in Japan, among which the ones for Ramen and Udon are admittedly the most common. As with the noodles for Ramen, the Udon noodle comes in...
Kake Udon vs. Su Udon: What is the Difference?
When it comes to Japanese noodle soup using Udon, Kake Udon (かけうどん) is the easiest dish in the Kanto region around Tokyo, while the counterpart of Kake Udon is called Su Udon (素うどん) in...
5 Best Instant Udon Noodle Soups for Beginners
Udon is a traditional Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, which has a far longer history than ramen. However, since there are tons of variations in ramen compared to udon, the number of instant ramens...
Himi Udon: Udon Noodles Toyama Prefecture Boasts
As you might already know, Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん) and Inaniwa Udon (稲庭うどん) are among the udon noodles generally considered Japan’s 3 Best Udon or 日本三大うどん. As for the rest, the opinion varies from person to person;...
