What 11 popular noodle dishes from around the world look like

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Abigail AbesamisJul 11, 2020, 00:03 IST
What 11 popular noodle dishes from around the world look like

Noodles can be prepared in a lot of different ways.iStock

Whether they're stir-fried, topped with sauce, or served in a rich broth, noodle dishes are a beloved comfort food in many cultures.

From crispy chow mein to spicy laksa, here's what different noodle dishes look like around the world.

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Udon is a thick, wheat-flour noodle that's popular in Japan

Udon is a thick, wheat-flour noodle that's popular in Japan
Udon noodles are made with wheat flour. Yuya Shino/Reuters

Thicker than soba (another type of noodle), udon noodles are popular in both hot and cold dishes in Japan.

The wheat-flour noodles are often served in a rich broth.

Pad see ew is a popular street food in Thailand.

Pad see ew is a popular street food in Thailand.
Pad see ew is traditionally made with caramelized noodles. Shutterstock

Although popular in Thailand, this dish is also said to have roots in China.

Pad see ew is a stir-fried noodle dish that's made by throwing all of the ingredients into a hot wok and allowing the noodles to caramelize in soy sauce.

It's traditionally made with sen yai (wide rice noodles), vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce.

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Cacio e pepe is an Italian classic.

Cacio e pepe is an Italian classic.
Cacio e pepe is a popular Italian pasta dish. Shutterstock

Authentic cacio e pepe is made using tonnarelli noodles, a spaghetti-like pasta made with eggs.

The sauce for the dish has just three ingredients: cacio cheese, pasta water, and coarse black pepper.

Chow mein is a stir-fried noodle dish that's popular in Chinese cuisine.

Chow mein is a stir-fried noodle dish that's popular in Chinese cuisine.
Chow mein noodles sometimes have a crispy texture. Larry Crowe/AP

In Hong Kong, chow mein is often prepared with thin, crispy egg noodles to add texture.

This versatile dish can be made with a variety of different meats and vegetables or served vegetarian.

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Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup
Pho is a broth-based noodle soup. Reuters/Kham

Banh pho rice noodles and a delicate bone-beef broth are the main ingredients of this dish — with add-ins like thinly sliced beef, herbs, and sauces — offering many options for customization.

Popular in Korea, japchae features stir-fried glass noodles.

Popular in Korea, japchae features stir-fried glass noodles.
Japchae is made with starch-based, transparent noodles. Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post via Getty Image

Typically served as a side dish, japchae is a stir-fried, glass-noodle dish with a sweet and savory flavor.

It's a staple at some Korean holiday celebrations but also enjoyed throughout the year.

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Laksa is a spicy noodle soup that's popular in Southeast Asia

Laksa is a spicy noodle soup that's popular in Southeast Asia
Laksa has a spicy flavor. Richardernestyap/Shutterstock

A staple in Malaysian, Singaporean, and Indonesian cuisines, laksa features Hokkien noodles or rice vermicelli, a spicy broth that's coconut- or tamarind- based, and toppings like vegetables and different proteins.

Found in Hawaii, saimin is a popular dish with influences from several different cuisines.

Found in Hawaii, saimin is a popular dish with influences from several different cuisines.
Saimin is another noodle soup dish. Shutterstock

Popular in Hawaii, this ramen-like noodle dish takes influences from a mix of cuisines including Japanese, Chinese, and Polynesian.

Soft, wheat egg noodles are served in a dashi broth and topped with ingredients like green onions, Spam, and fish cake.

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Filipino spaghetti usually has a sweet sauce and is topped with hot dogs

Filipino spaghetti usually has a sweet sauce and is topped with hot dogs
Filipino spaghetti. Shutterstock

This sweet pasta-based dish is a staple comfort food in the Philippines.

It's distinguished by its unique tomato sauce (sweetened with the addition of banana ketchup) and hot-dog topping.

Kushari, also known as koshari, is widely regarded as Egypt's national dish

Kushari, also known as koshari, is widely regarded as Egypt's national dish
Kushari is usually made with macaroni noodles. AS Food studio/Shutterstock

To make this dish, rice, lentils, chickpeas, and macaroni are first cooked individually before being tossed together and topped with a spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and fried onions.

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Tallarines verdes, popular in Peru, has a pesto-like, creamy sauce.

Tallarines verdes, popular in Peru, has a pesto-like, creamy sauce.
Tallarines verdes is typically green. Larry Crowe/AP

A twist on an Italian pesto pasta dish, tallarines verdes ("green noodles") is made with either spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine and topped with a pureed spinach-basil sauce that's thickened with evaporated milk.

The evaporated milk gives a creaminess and subtle sweetness to the dish.

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