5 Asian Cold Noodles to Try This Summer

By Kyrié the Foodié

Asian Flavors | Entrées | Korean Dishes | Noodle Dishes | Traditional Japanese Dishes

1. Goma (Sesame Seed) Noodles

These refreshing goma noodles feature chilled somen noodles tossed in a creamy Japanese sesame dressing and topped with crunchy cucumbers and your favorite fresh vegetables.

2. Healthy Peanut Noodles in a Jar

These Peanut Noodle Jars are layered with noodles, shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy peanut sauce for an easy healthy meal prep lunch.

3. Bibim Guksu

Bibim Guksu is a refreshing Korean noodle dish made with thin wheat noodles tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang-based sauce, perfect for hot summer days.

**Bibim Guksu (Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles)**

4. Zaru Soba

Zaru soba is a refreshing Japanese dish of chilled buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo tray with a dipping sauce called tsuyu, often accompanied by green onions and wasabi.

A refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish topped with a variety of colorful ingredients like sliced vegetables, chicken or ham, and egg, served with your choice of a sesame dressing or a light soy-based dressing.

**Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) with Sesame Dressing**

Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) - Japanese Cold Noodle Salad — **Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) with Soy-Based Dressing**

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Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.

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