Our number 1 pick for this dishYakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば
Japanese stir-fried wheat noodles with pork, vegetables, and sweet-savory Worcestershire sauce.
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The best yakisoba recipes
Yakisoba is Japan's beloved stir-fried noodle: wheat noodles tossed with cabbage, pork and vegetables in a sweet-savoury sauce, the kind you smell at every summer festival. Despite the name it uses no buckwheat, and the best recipes get the sauce and the quick, high-heat toss just right.
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Shirataki Yakisoba Recipe
Stir-fried shirataki noodles with pork, cabbage, and vegetables in a savory tonkatsu-based sauce.
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Omu Soba Recipe
Stir-fried noodles wrapped in a fluffy omelette and topped with savory yakisoba sauce.
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Curry Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles loaded with tender beef and fresh vegetables, brightened by curry powder for warmth and depth.
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Yakisoba Pan (Midnight Diner) 焼きそばパン
Stir-fried noodles stuffed in a soft bun with aonori seaweed and pickled ginger. Perfect carb-lover's sandwich from Midnight Diner.
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Shio Koji Yakisoba 塩焼きそば
Stir-fried noodles with pork belly and vegetables, seasoned with fermented koji paste that adds savory depth and complexity to every bite.
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Common questions about yakisoba
What is yakisoba?
Yakisoba is a stir-fry of steamed wheat noodles with cabbage, bean sprouts, carrot and thin pork, coated in a sweet-savoury yakisoba sauce and often topped with pickled ginger and aonori.
Does yakisoba contain buckwheat?
No. Despite 'soba' in the name, yakisoba uses yellow wheat noodles similar to ramen noodles, not buckwheat soba. The name refers to the noodle's shape and style.
What is yakisoba sauce made of?
It is a thick, tangy-sweet sauce in the Worcestershire family, usually combining Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy and sugar.