[Recipe] Yakisoba

🍜 Authentic Japanese Yakisoba – Better Than Takeout!

Do you love Japanese cuisine and noodles? If so, you’ll love this homemade Yakisoba recipe! 🍜

Back in my university days, Yakisoba was one of my go-to comfort foods. At first, I used store-bought sauce, but I wanted something more authentic and flavorful—so I started experimenting!

There are different ways to make Yakisoba sauce: some recipes use ketchup, while others don’t. After trying various combinations, I decided to follow Ilshik Yebo’s recipe today!

✔️ Ingredients (2 servings)

Main Ingredients

2 packs Yakisoba noodles
Bean sprouts (for extra crunch)
1/2 onion (sliced)
1/4 cabbage (chopped)
Thinly sliced pork belly
Frozen shrimp & squid

Yakisoba Sauce

Optional Toppings

🍽️ How to Make Yakisoba

1️⃣ Stir-fry the noodles

Heat oil in a pan and add the Yakisoba noodles. Pan-fry until slightly crispy, letting some moisture evaporate for a mix of chewy and crispy textures. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Add the bean sprouts

For that delicious smoky flavor, I char the bean sprouts separately using a kitchen torch. Set them aside once lightly charred.

3️⃣ Stir-fry the main ingredients

In the same pan, stir-fry shrimp, squid, pork belly, onion, and cabbage until cooked through.

4️⃣ Mix everything together

Return the noodles and bean sprouts to the pan. Gradually pour in the Yakisoba sauce, stirring to evenly coat all ingredients. Adjust seasoning as needed.

5️⃣ Add toppings & serve

Garnish with bonito flakes, fried egg, seaweed flakes, pickled ginger, and a drizzle of Japanese mayo if desired.

💡 Why This Recipe Works

✅ Authentic: Made from scratch with real Japanese flavors
✅ Customizable: Add any protein or veggies you like
✅ Easy & Quick: Ready in under 20 minutes!