The Meanings of Kitsune & Tanuki in Soba & Udon
Kitsune (きつね) and Tanuki (たぬき) are both Japanese words for animals; the former Kitsune means fox, while the latter Tanuki is a raccoon dog. However, if you dine at Soba and Udon restaurants in...
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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,...
Maruchan Black Pork Curry Udon: My Favorite Instant Noodle
When you think of Maruchan’s instant cup noodles, what comes to mind? I guess many will probably bring to mind Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon or Midori no Tanuki Soba. As a matter of fact, these 2 cup noodles...
Chikara Udon: Hearty Winter Noodle Soup with Mochi
Udon is one of the noodles that represent Japan, together with Ramen and Soba, and the noodle soup dish comes in many varieties. Among them, what we Japanese often eat during cold winter months...
Yuzu Kosho: How to Use Japanese Citrus Pepper Paste
Have you ever heard of the Japanese food Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒)? To be exact, Yuzu Kosho is a condiment commonly used in the Kyushu region of Japan for various dishes. Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒) Yuzu...
Miso Nikomi Udon: Nagoya’s Specialty Noodle Soup
Have you ever heard of “Nagoya Meshi (名古屋めし)”? As you may know, “Nagoya (名古屋)” is the capital of Aichi Prefecture in Japan, while the latter word “Meshi (めし)” has a meaning of “dish”. From...
How to Cook Instant Ramen (Udon) with Mochi Rice Cake
Mochi (餅) is a traditional Japanese food made from glutinous rice called Mochi-Gome (餅米) steamed and pounded. It is a plain white rice cake used in various Japanese sweets and winter dishes. For instance, annually...
Japan’s 3 Best Udon Noodle Brands
Ramen, soba, and udon are noodle dishes that represent Japan. These are not only widely enjoyed in Japan but also fairly well-recognized overseas. Among them, in terms of udon, have you ever heard that...
