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I’m a creature of habit meaning when I visit Wagamana I opt for the same dish every time. That dish is their classic and most popular recipe – Wagamama Yaki Udon. I love this recipe so much that I figured out how to make it for myself, since it was impossible to find anything remotely like the original. In less than 20 minutes, you too can be enjoying a copycat version of this recipe on your dinner table. Packed full of fresh goodness and served with toasted sesame seeds and pickled ginger.

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This classic Wagamama yaki udon noodle recipe is a combination of udon noodles, stir fry vegetables and mixture of delightful sauces. This isn’t just any ordinary copycat recipe, this is the exact ingredients that are used in the restaurant, as well as the method that is used.

Forget having to wait around to be served up this in their restaurant, you now have the exact tools to make this yourself at home. We’ve outlined enough ingredients to make this for two people.

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Wagamama Yaki Udon Recipe

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Recipe by Laura RittermanCourse: MainCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: Easy

Get your chopsticks ready as this Wagamama Yaki udon recipe can’t be eaten any other way. Tasty, addictive and of course filled to the brim with flavor. There will be nothing left at the end of this dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless + skinless chicken thighs

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 450g udon noodles

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 20 g 20 noyaki chikuwa* (or extra prawns)

  • 8 cooked peeled prawns

  • 1 leek, finely sliced

  • 1 red pepper, finely sliced

  • 1 large 1 green pepper, finely sliced

  • 40 g 40 shiitake mushrooms, sliced

  • 80 g 80 beansprouts

  • 1 tbsp 1 chilli oil, to taste

  • 1 tbsp 1 light soy sauce

  • sea salt + white pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp 1 toasted mixed sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp 1 crispy fried onions

  • 1 tbsp 1 pickled ginger

Directions

  • Initial step is to season the chicken and heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over a medium-high heat. You then need to add the chicken and fry it until it becomes brown in color.
  • Cook the noodles on the wok as per their instructions and then place them in a large mixing bowl
  • Add the eggs, noyaki chikuwa*, cooked prawns and chicken to the noodles and stir through so the noodles are thoroughly coated with the egg.
  • Heat oil in a wok over a medium-high heat, add all the vegetables and stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes
  • Add the noodle mixture to the pan with chilli oil and soy sauce, and mix the ingredients for 2 minutes
  • Divide the noodles between 2 serving plates and garnish with the sesame seeds, crispy onions and pickled ginger.
  • Serve and enjoy hot.

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Conclusion

Some of our recipes on this site are almost like the originals, however with the Yaki Udon from Wagamama we can confidently say this is the exact recipe. Straight from the chef to your kitchen, prepare to be in for a treat. This is a dish for any day of the week and best of all you can make it from the comfort of your own home. Much like the Yaki Soba or firecracker chicken, you’ll be lucky if there’s anything left over.

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve tried this dish in one of their restaurants or if you’ve successfully attempted to recreate this dish yourself at home. From my kitchen to yours, this is one recipe you’ll want to explore making, even if you’ve never heard of Wagamama!

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FAQs

What is yaki udon sauce made of? ›

Pleasantly chewy udon noodles are tossed with a mix of vegetables and meat, then coated in a salty-sweet combination of soy and oyster sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and sugar in this version of yaki udon, the Japanese stir-fry dish.

What is the difference between yaki and regular udon noodles? ›

What is the difference between udon and yaki udon? Udon is a Japanese noodle made of wheat. Yaki udon is a stir fried dish that includes udon noodles along with meat and vegetables mixed in a soy based sauce.

What's Japanese udon? ›

Udon (うどん) are thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. They are thicker than soba noodles, white and chewier. Udon is widely available at restaurants across Japan and prepared in various hot and cold dishes.

What is the difference between yaki udon and yakisoba? ›

Flour – Udon uses wheat flour for that dense and dreamy thick finish and chewy texture whereas Soba celebrates buckwheat flour with its slightly grainier texture. Color – Udon rocks that glossy white coloring whereas Soba is darker (often a brown color or grey).

What is the difference between udon and yaki udon? ›

What is the difference between udon and Yaki Udon? Udon is a Japanese noodle made of wheat and yaki udon is a stir fried dish that includes udon noodles along with a variety of meat and vegetables mixed in a soy sauce base.

Which is healthier udon or lo mein? ›

It's known for its soft, springy texture and is often boiled before being used in dishes. Udon has a neutral flavor, absorbing the tastes of broths or sauces, and is lower in calories and fat compared to Lo Mein.

Which is healthier ramen or udon? ›

What's the healthiest? While both dishes brim with flavor, Udon could be considered the healthier of the two noodle type dishes as it tends to have cleaner, simpler toppings and has lower sodium as it doesn't use kansui (the alkaline solution that gives ramen its unique flavor).

Why udon is better than ramen? ›

In addition to the obvious differences in shape, they have significant flavor differences, too. While ramen is lighter and works well in a rich broth alongside various umami ingredients, udon noodles have more flavor and bite and are typically the star of any dish.

What kind of broth is used in udon noodles? ›

The most common way to serve udon, hot udon soup is any dish where udon noodles are served in a hot savoury broth called kakejiru, which is made from a mixture of soy sauce, dashi stock, and mirin rice wine.

What is the pink thing in udon? ›

The pink thing in Udon soup is a type of Kamabuki called Narutomaki. These fishcakes are named after the Naruto whirlpools which just so happen to form between a couple of islands found in Japan.

What flour is udon made of? ›

Udon noodles are made out of wheat flour; they are thick and white in color. Best as fresh, they are soft and chewy. Due to their neutral flavor, they are able to absorb strong-flavored ingredients and dishes. Dried udon is also good, however, the texture is more dense.

How many carbs are in Wagamama yaki udon? ›

Wagamama Teppanyaki Yaki Udon (1 serving) contains 61g total carbs, 54.8g net carbs, 27g fat, 32g protein, and 629 calories.

How many calories are in Wagamama yaki udon? ›

There are 628 calories in 1 serving of Wagamama Yaki Udon.

How many carbs are in Wagamama yaki soba? ›

Wagamama Yasai Yaki Soba With Rice Noodles (1 serving) contains 80g total carbs, 73.9g net carbs, 20g fat, 14g protein, and 564 calories.

What is udon broth made of? ›

Udon soup is served hot. The broth is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin that's referred to as kakejiru. However, as with any soup or dish that's been around for a long time, there are many ways to perfect your bouillon depending on your taste.

What does yaki udon taste like? ›

I've had countless yaki udon dishes from those in convenience stores in Japan all the way to my favourite Japanese restaurants in Manila. It's has a distinct sweet and slightly sour note in terms of flavour due to its use of Bulldog sauce or tonkatsu sauce.

What does udon sauce taste like? ›

Udon sauce is a slightly sweet and richly flavored Asian sauce made from sesame oil, dark soy sauce, mirin, sugar, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. It is tossed with fresh or frozen cooked udon noodles and makes a delicious stir fry dinner.

What is the name of the broth in udon noodles? ›

The most common way to serve udon, hot udon soup is any dish where udon noodles are served in a hot savoury broth called kakejiru, which is made from a mixture of soy sauce, dashi stock, and mirin rice wine.

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