For a budget meal, many buy packages of instant ramen ... this type of noodle originated in China. But, udon likely entered Japanese culture between 618 and 907 C.E., much earlier than ramen.

Make a comforting bowl of Japanese curry udon soup, with fried pork belly, tofu and chewy, slippery noodles – it's super simple and tastes amazing. To make the dashi, soak the kombu in 600ml/1 ...

Chewy Japanese udon, savory and umami-rich soup, plus crispy tempura—Chef Rika shows us how to make it all. Also, master the art of making handmade udon from scratch. It's deliciously simple!

This healthy udon noodle soup combines heady “umami” Japanese flavours with fresh veg and springy, chewy noodles. You can find most of the ingredients in an Asian supermarket. For the miso ...