Yakisoba 

As the name implies, if you’re familiar with Japanese food terms, “yaki” indicates that the dish is cooked by frying or grilling. You’ll see this in many popular foods — okonomiyaki, takoyaki, teriyaki, yakiniku, taiyaki, yakitori — where it can mean “pan-fried,” “stir-fried,” “grilled,” or “seared,” covering a variety of cooking methods over heat. 

Yakisoba is made by stir-frying noodles, usually with small pieces of pork — although you’ll vegetarian or other meat options are common. Vegetables like cabbage, onions, and carrots are cooked with the noodles and meat, then coated in a sweet-savory, Worcestershire-style sauce similar to what’s used on takoyaki and okonomiyaki. It’s often topped with katsuobushi flakes, green onions, pickled ginger, or other garnishes. 

Originating almost 100 years ago, yakisoba has become a beloved street food at festivals and stalls across Japan. You can find all the ingredients to make yakisoba at home in our stores or ready-to-eat in our deli.