These easy teriyaki noodles combine fried stir-fry noodles in tasty teriyaki sauce to make the best base for many great meals. Use my homemade teriyaki sauce for the best-tasting fried noodles ever, then top with your favorite meats and veggies for satisfying Japanese noodle bowls.
Serve with other Japanese steakhouse favorites like onion soup and ginger salad dressing.
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If you love ordering noodles at your favorite Japanese restaurant, you will love these noodles.
It is so easy and versatile that you may cook at home more than ordering out.
You and your family will love how many different combinations of meals you can make with these tasty noodles.
They're the perfect dinner for a family with lots of different taste preferences!
With how easy these noodles are to prepare, you will have plenty of time to cook some protein and veggies to let everyone choose their favorite tasty combo!
🥘 Ingredients
You can find all the ingredients for these noodles, plus the teriyaki sauce, in your local grocery store. Yakisoba or Hokkien noodles are typically found in the Asian food aisle.
- Stir Fry Noodles – Yakisoba and Hokkien are Asian-style noodles commonly used in Chinese and Japanese dishes.
- Cooking Oil – Canola oil is preferred because of its higher smoke point, making it ideal for stir-frying noodles. Vegetable oil is a good substitute.
- Ground Ginger - Ginger is a common flavor used in Asian cuisine. Ground ginger is located next to the other seasonings on the baking aisle; it is also available as a paste in the produce section.
- Teriyaki Sauce – See my recipe to make your teriyaki sauce. It's easy, and the consistency and flavor are much better than store-bought sauce.
- Green Onion – Sliced green onions are used for garnish but add a nice flavor to the final dish.
- Sesame Seeds – White or black sesame seeds are commonly used to garnish Asian dishes. I love sprinkling them on top before serving for that final restaurant-quality dish!
📖 Variations
- Add Protein - Add any protein of choice, such as steak, chicken, pork, or shrimp. , or even tofu – to make these noodles into a full meal. Cook protein separately and then add to the noodles once they are cooked.
- Add Veggies – Add any vegetables you enjoy to add flavor, texture, and nutrition. You can add veggies in addition to protein or keep it completely vegetarian. My favorite vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers (red, green, orange, yellow), snow peas, baby corn (canned), and water chestnuts.
- Cooking veggies with noodles: Use 1-2 Tablespoons of oil to cook the veggies first. Heat oil, and toss chopped vegetables into the pan when hot. Cook for a few minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Alternatively, veggies can be lightly steamed and then tossed with the noodles to finish with the teriyaki sauce.
🧂 Substitutions
- Rice Noodles – both Yakisoba and Hokkien noodles are made with wheat flour. To make gluten-free noodles, use rice noodles as a substitute.
- Pasta in a Pinch – I love using traditional Asian noodles for this dish, but in a pinch, any other long pasta will work! I have used spaghetti noodles, linguine noodles, and even angel hair pasta - and they are still super tasty!
🔪 How To Make Teriyaki Noodles
The key to this dish is making sure you have allowed the oil to heat up before adding the noodles. Pay attention to step 3 to make sure the oil is ready before adding the noodles.
- Prepare noodles. Prepare 14 ounces of stir-fry noodles as instructed on the package or cook pasta noodles in salted water to an al dente texture, typically 1-2 minutes shy of the time in the package instructions. Rinse and drain the pasta if needed, then set aside.
- Heat the oil. Heat a wok, large skillet, or non-stick frying pan to medium-high with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
- Stir fry the noodles. Once the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke, add prepared noodles or pasta and fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly crisped and golden.
- Add sauce and seasoning. Portion ½ cup of teriyaki sauce and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger into the noodles. Then, stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve. Remove from heat when done, and serve immediately with optional garnish (sliced green onion and sesame seeds).
If you add any additional protein or veggies, toss them in the pan and stir them to coat them in the teriyaki sauce before serving.
Letting everyone make their own noodle bowls? Leave the noodles on the stove covered with a lid to keep warm between each person filling their bowl. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Preheat Your Cooking Surface: Ensure your wok, skillet, or frying pan is fully heated before you begin cooking.
- Oil Temperature: Wait until the oil is sizzling hot before adding any ingredients.
- Finding Yakisoba Noodles: Yakisoba noodles can sometimes be found in two-packs in the Asian section of local supermarkets, similar to hokkien noodles. Both types are excellent choices for this dish. If you're having trouble finding them locally, consider purchasing noodles online from retailers like Walmart or Amazon.
- Pasta Alternatives: In the absence of stir-fry noodles, there are suitable long pasta options that can be used as substitutes.
- Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: The homemade teriyaki sauce is crucial for adding flavor to the noodles. This sauce tends to be thicker than store-bought versions, allowing it to cling to the noodles and enhance their taste.
- Sauce Quantity: The recipe for the teriyaki sauce yields about 2 cups, but you'll only need ½ cup for the noodles. Prepare a large batch to keep on hand for future recipes, offering convenience and added flavor to your meals.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Simply place leftovers into a bowl or plastic airtight container and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Noodles can be saved for up to 5 days if properly refrigerated.
Reheating
I prefer to reheat noodles in the wok or skillet. Add just a bit of oil (about 1 teaspoon) to coat the pan and keep the noodles from sticking. Once the oil is heated, add cold noodles and stir until evenly heated.
🥢 More Great Take-Out Recipes
Check out my Hibachi Recipes & my Panda Express Recipes.
- Hibachi Fried Rice
- Spring Rolls
- Panda Express Orange Chicken
- Shrimp With Garlic Sauce
- Dynamite Shrimp
- PF Changs Mongolian Beef
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📖 Recipe Card
Teriyaki Noodles
Ingredients
- 14 oz stir fry noodles (yakisoba or hokkien noodles)
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil (canola is preferred)
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (see recipe)
- green onion (optional, garnish)
- sesame seeds (optional, garnish)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Prepare stir fry noodles as instructed on package or cook pasta noodles in salted water to an al dente texture, typically 1-2 minutes shy of the time in the package instructions. Rinse and drain pasta if needed, then set aside.
- Heat a wok, large skillet or non-stick frying pan to medium-high with the cooking oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke add prepared pasta and fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly crisped and golden.
- Add the teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of ground ginger, then stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat when done and serve immediately with optional garnish (green onion and sesame seeds).
Notes
- I used to be able to find yakisoba noodles in 2-packs like the hokkien noodles that I have been finding in the Asian section at my local Walmart. Either will work splendidly.
- Alternatively, you can use any other long pasta. Spaghetti or linguine noodles are great in a pinch.
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