FIVE BEST NOODLE DISHES FROM ASIA: AN ASIAN TOUR

Mmm! Noodles! Noodles in a bowl of hot soup, noodles in a pan, it doesn’t matter what type they are, noodles just bring joy into our lives. It is like a hug from the inside! Noodles aren’t just favorites in Asia anymore but have become a worldwide phenomenon.

Did you know that instant noodles aren’t your only option? There are a plethora of noodle dishes from around the world that have risen to glory and taken their rightful places in the ‘comfort food’ category. There are so many recipes entered around noodles across every Asian country and culture that you will never run out of things to try. Be it fried, steamed or served with a rich, flavourful broth, you can never go wrong with noodles. 

So let’s begin!

Laksa:

Unofficial national dish of Malaysia, Curry Laksa, or simply Laksa, is a popular spicy noodle soup.

It is regarded as the ultimate comfort food in Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian cultures. Made with thick vermicelli rice noodles and drowning in a flavor full coconut or tamarind broth, you can enjoy this dish with any of your favorite toppings! 

Ramen

Believe me when I say this, Ramen is a way of life! Once you taste it, you will not ever go back to your everyday noodles.

The magic happens when a piping hot ladle of rich, meaty broth meets perfectly cooked, silky noodles. And the best part, this Japanese dish is so versatile that you can make as many variations to the recipe as you like!

Japchae

Served during celebrations in Korea, this noodle dish is presented mostly as a side dish to your meals.

It is made from clear sweet potato noodles, first tossed in sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar and soy sauce, then flash-fried with vegetables. It is a true delight which can be enjoyed both hot and cold.

Pho

Vietnam is symbolized by Pho in the culinary world. This bowl of steamy deliciousness is sure to make you crave more.

It is made from a very meaty broth, using either beef or chicken, poured over fresh rice noodles (called Bành Phò). You can build your bowl by adding a myriad of garnishes to your Pho with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, Thai basil, cilantro, and many more. Even though this is traditionally a meat-based dish, if you fancy, make a vegetarian version of this. 

Pad Thai

Every person who has ever visited an Asian restaurant knows of this dish and loves it! It is known to be Thailand’s favorite dish and rightfully so.

This is a stir-fried noodle dish that can be cooked with almost anything under the sun. Let your imagination run wild and add as many ingredients to this as you can, such as chicken, shrimp, eggs. You can add any amount of sauces to jazz up your dish as well. You should definitely get creative with the garnishes, though traditionally it is peanuts, lime juice, and chili flakes.

These are our top five picks of noodle dishes around the world. Don’t wait any longer and try these out as soon as possible!