Yakisoba noodles (steamed Chinese-style noodles)

焼きそば麺 / yakisoba-men

Flavor and role: Wheat noodles made with kansui (alkaline water), steamed and coated in oil. Yellow and chewy, ideal for stir-frying.
Typical dishes and uses: Yakisoba, Japanese stir-fried noodles, stir-fried jjamppong.
Substitutes: Boiled instant ramen noodles (without the seasoning packet), or fresh Chinese noodles or egg noodles 1:1.
Storage: Refrigerate and use by the date shown (usually 1-2 weeks). Frozen, they keep 1 month.
Main countries: Japan
Used in this book: Teppan Yakisoba Crispy-Noodle Yakisoba with Homemade Sauce Kimchi Cheese Yakisoba Yakisoba Grilled Cheese Hot Sandwich

Updated 2026-10-10