Noodles, Anyone?

Noodle dishes are very popular in Japanese cuisine. There are different kinds of these:

SOBA

Soba is made of buckwheat flour and is like a slightly thinner version spahetti noodles. Soba is good whether it is served hot or cold. Different types of toppings can be mixed with hot or cold soba.

UDON

Udon is made of wheat flour and is much thicker than soba. This can also be served either hot or cold and with a variety of toppings to choose from. 

RAMEN

Ramen is originally noodles from China but has become quite popular in Japan. Ramen is noodles served with soup. Various toppings can be mixed with ramen. 

SOMEN

Somen is made of wheat flour like Udon but the noodles are thinner than Soba. This is more often served cold and is quite a popular dish during the summer. 

YAKISOBA

Yakisoba is deep fried noodles served with various toppings too, but more commonly with vegetables and chicken or beef.