OK, so you probably already know about ramen noodles, but what other kinds of Japanese noodles are there? Noodles are a staple of the Japanese diet and surprisingly, most of the noodles they eat are not rice-based. But what are these other types of noodles? And what kind of noodle dishes do they make? Do you eat them hot or cold? Do you know when to eat soba noodles? Or what shirataki noodles are made out of? What's the difference between somen and udon noodles? If you ever had any burning questions about noddles in Japan, this noodlegraphic is just for you!
Guide to Japanese Noodles
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