Our number 1 pick for this dishChicken Udon Noodle Soup Recipe
A comforting noodle soup with tender chicken pieces in a dashi broth, topped with green onions and a hint of heat from chili powder.
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The best udon recipes
Udon are thick, chewy wheat noodles served every way imaginable: in hot dashi broth, chilled with dipping sauce, or stir-fried. Their springy bite is the whole appeal, so the best recipes care as much about the noodle and the broth as about the toppings piled on top.
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Curry Udon (Udon Noodles with Curry Flavoured Broth)
Fresh udon noodles in a homemade curry-flavored broth topped with pork, tofu, and vegetables. Combines Japanese noodle tradition with bold spices for a warming meal.
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Niku Udon with Onsen Tamago Recipe
Silky udon noodles in warm broth topped with braised beef and a perfectly soft-boiled egg.
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Beef Udon (Niku Udon)
Tender sliced beef simmered in a gently sweet broth tops perfectly cooked udon noodles in this simple yet satisfying Japanese noodle soup with aromatic ginger garnish.
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Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
Stir-fry pre-cooked udon noodles with meat and vegetables in a soy-sake sauce until the edges brown slightly and flavors meld.
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Yakiudon Recipe (Stir-Fried Udon)
Quick wok-tossed udon noodles with pork and vegetables in soy sauce.
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Curry Udon Recipe (With Leftover Japanese Curry)
Transform leftover Japanese curry into a completely new dish by simmering it with chewy udon noodles. Creamy, satisfying, and done in minutes.
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Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) (Video) 焼きうどん
Pan-fried thick udon noodles tossed with pork, vegetables, and savory sauce for a hearty one-pan meal.
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Quick & Easy Pork Belly Udon (Niku Udon)
Tender pork belly and sweet onions simmered in a rich dashi broth over chewy udon noodles, a comforting, quick weeknight meal.
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Shoyu Butter Udon (5 Minutes)
Rich umami noodles with soy sauce and butter microwaved in one bowl for a deeply satisfying weeknight meal.
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Vegetable Yaki Udon
Pan-fried udon noodles combined with stir-fried vegetables and coated in a light savory sauce.
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Vegan Curry Udon (カレーうどん)
Chewy udon noodles swimming in spiced curry broth with vegetables and mushrooms.
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Kitsune Udon きつねうどん (Vegan)
Handmade udon noodles in dashi broth, topped with sweet braised fried tofu for a comforting soup.
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Keiran Udon (Egg Drop Udon) 鶏卵うどん
Thick udon noodles with a silky egg sauce and warm dashi broth.
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Tamago Toji Udon (Egg Drop Udon Noodle Soup) 卵とじうどん
Fluffy egg ribbons float in hot dashi broth with chewy udon noodles for instant comfort in a bowl.
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Golden Egg Curry Udon (Keiran Curry Udon) 鶏卵カレーうどん
Chewy udon noodles layered with Japanese curry and topped with a silky egg drop soup, creating a hearty and flavorful meal.
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Zaru Udon (Cold Udon Noodles)
Cold chewy udon noodles served with a savory dipping sauce and toppings like seaweed and ginger, a refreshing summer lunch.
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Kakiage Bukkake Udon Recipe
Chilled udon noodles topped with crispy vegetable and shrimp tempura, served with a savory dipping sauce. A light, refreshing summer lunch.
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Udon Noodles with Mochi Recipe
Chewy udon noodles in a seasoned dashi broth topped with grilled mochi, spinach, and fresh greens. A simple, warming noodle bowl that comes together quickly.
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Curry Udon Recipe
Thick udon noodles in a rich, slightly spiced broth with tender beef, vegetables, and a glossy potato starch finish.
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Hiyashi Kitsune Udon Recipe
Chilled udon noodles bathed in cold dashi broth with sweet glazed fried tofu, a refreshing noodle bowl.
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Yakiudon with Savory Sauce Recipe
Udon noodles stir-fried with pork and vegetables in a savory Tonkatsu sauce.
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Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) (Video) かけうどん
Silky udon noodles in a delicate, subtly flavored broth showcasing the chewy noodles and clean taste.
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Homemade Udon Noodles Recipe
Homemade wheat noodle dough kneaded and stretched, rolled thin, cut into noodles, and boiled.
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Eggplant and Chicken Udon
Ground chicken and tender eggplant in savory sauce served over chewy udon noodles.
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Tamagotoji Udon (Egg Drop Udon Noodle Soup)
Simple comfort bowl of soft noodles in savory broth with silky egg ribbons.
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Zaru Udon (Cold Udon with Dipping Sauce) ざるうどん
Chilled thick udon noodles dipped in savory mentsuyu sauce. Refreshing and ready in minutes with optional condiments on the side.
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Kitsune Udon (Video) きつねうどん
Silky udon noodles swim in aromatic dashi broth and are topped with seasoned fried tofu pouches and fish cake slices.
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Easy Carbonara Udon
Frozen udon noodles are tossed with a creamy milk-based sauce featuring bacon, parmesan, and dashi for a quick, kid-friendly carbonara-style dish without heavy cream.
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Hiyashi Tanuki Udon Recipe
Chilled udon noodles topped with crispy tempura scraps, nori, green onion, and dipping sauce.
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Nabeyaki Udon Recipe
Udon noodles in savory broth served in a clay pot with tender chicken, shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, and a poached egg.
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Cold Tanuki Udon (Video) 冷やしたぬきうどん
Chilled thick noodles topped with crispy tempura scraps, vegetables, and a savory cold sauce.
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Home-made Udon Noodles
Knead a simple flour and salt dough, rest it, then roll and cut into thick noodle strands that are chewy and springy when cooked.
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Stir-Fried Dry Udon with Black Pepper
Dried udon noodles stir-fried with chicken, squid, and vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce with black pepper. A hearty one-pan noodle dish ready in under 20 minutes.
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Soboro Udon そぼろうどん
Thick chewy noodles topped with seasoned ground chicken and a perfectly cooked soft-boiled egg.
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Cold Curry Udon 冷やしカレーうどん
Thick udon noodles in a chilled, silky curry broth, topped with tender pork, vegetables, and egg.
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Common questions about udon
What are udon noodles?
Udon are thick, white wheat-flour noodles known for a soft, chewy, springy texture. They are among the most common noodles in Japanese cooking, eaten hot or cold.
What is the difference between udon and soba?
Udon are thick wheat noodles with a mild flavour and chewy bite; soba are thinner buckwheat noodles that are nuttier and more delicate. They suit different broths and seasons.
What broth is udon served in?
Most often a light dashi-based broth seasoned with soy and mirin (kake-dashi). Regional styles vary, with the broth darker and stronger in eastern Japan and lighter in the west.