焼きそば （やきそば / Yakisoba）
Stir-fried noodle dish
- Category
- Noodle dish
- Main Ingredient
- Grains & Noodles
Yakisoba is a stir-fried noodle dish using Chinese-style noodles. In eastern Japan, it features rich sauce flavors, while in western Japan, lighter soy-based versions are common. A staple at summer festival stalls.
When / How to Eat
Commonly eaten at events and festivals, or made at home. Cabbage and pork are typical ingredients.
Cultural Background
Yakisoba spread with postwar food stalls and became essential at summer festivals and local events. Seasoning and noodle thickness vary between eastern and western Japan.
Cautions
Due to its rich sauce and oil content, yakisoba may be heavy for sensitive stomachs. At stalls, the hot griddles require care.