Oodles of Noodles Lunch
Estimated Grocery Cost: $45–$75, approx. $5.50~$9.40 per serving.
In Japan, noodles aren’t just a meal — they’re a mood. Cold soba on a hot summer day feels calm and refreshing. Steamy udon on a chilly day feels like a hug in a bowl. Growing up, noodles were my “quick happiness meal.” Not fancy, not complicated — just simple, slurp-worthy joy.
Oodles of Noodles Lunch brings that feeling to your home: a comforting, cozy noodle experience that works beautifully for lunch, lazy weekends, or a light dinner.








Start Your Noodle Adventure
Udon うどん (Chewy, cozy, kid-friendly)
A warm bowl with broth, noodles, and your choice of toppings. Great for families and anyone who loves a hearty comfort dish.
Soba そば (Buckwheat noodles)
Served either hot in broth or cold with dipping sauce (great for spring/summer). A very “Japanese-home” feeling meal.
Yakisoba やきそば(Savory stir-fried noodles)
A classic street-style dish made with stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and your choice of protein. Perfect for a fun, flavorful lunch that feels both casual and satisfying.
Add veggies (and seaweed if you like)
Chicken (Simmered or tempura)
Shrimp (Simmered or tempura)
Pork (typically for Yakisoba)
When you choose cold noodle option, your choice of protein is served as tempura topping on the side.




Pick Your Protein (or go meatless)
Wakame seaweed
Napa or regular cabbage
Bean sprouts
Green / yellow onion
Your favorite vegetables


About the broth(tsuyu) and sauce
Udon and Soba comes with home-style soy broth
Light, savory, gentle - the classic Japanese flavor. Uses Bonito/Fish based dashi.
As a vegan option, I can prepare the broth without Bonito and use mushroom and kelp-based dashi.
Yakisoba is flavored using Japanese stir-fry sauce
If the contents of the sauce does not agree with your dietary needs, I can mix-up a special sauce blend
Pick Your Noodle Type


Upgrade your experience with a Tenpura Toppings Bar
Typical toppings offered at a Japanese noodle house.
Shrimp
Sweet Potato
Lotus Root
Shiitake Mushroom
Kabocha squash
Onion
Eggplant
Turn your lunch experience into a mini DIY experience. I use shallow pan-frying to cut down on oil use and consumption.
Recommended Sides
Dashimaki Tamago
Cucumber (Classic choice)
Napa Cabbage and Carrot (Also popular)
Adding wakame or konbu seaweed
Roasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top
They are the all classic combinations. If you've never had it, flavoring is mild and slightly sweet. I recommend the combination of cucumber and wakame seaweed.




Sunomono (rice vinegar marinated salad)
Japanese rolled egg omelet
'Dashi' is basically the soup base used for Soba/Udon noodles. A little of that's mixed into the egg, then rolled up to make this tasty omelet typically offered at noodle houses.


Japanese Potato Salad
Potatoes
Cucumber
Carrots
Onion
Ham
Hard Boiled Eggs
Mix-ins can be adjusted to match your preference
Dietary Considerations
All types of noodles contain wheat flour (gluten).
I use sesame oil in some salad dishes (easily substituted)
Drink Considerations (BYOB)
Beer
White wine
Sake
Green tea
