How do I make Japanese Pan Noodles (like N&C)?

Question

I love love love Noodles & Co's Japanese Pan Noodles, and I'd would like to find a recipe so I can make something similiar. I can't seem to find anything that comes close on the internet. I'm not much of a cook, so I wouldn't even know where to start. Any chance anyone knows the recipe or where I could find it? Thanks!!

Answer 1

You're asking for a Companies trade secret. If you what a like recipe then this might fill the void:

Spicy Japanese Noodles

Ingredients:
18 ounces fresh japanese noodles (1 pound, 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 red onion, sliced
3 1/2 ounces snow peas
2 carrots, thinly sliced
12 ounces white cabbage, shredded
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 scallions, sliced (to garnish)

Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
Add the Japanese noodles to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes- Drain the noodles thoroughly.
Toss the noodles with the sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Heat the sunflower oil in a large preheated wok or skillet.
Add the onion slices, snow peas, carrot slices, and shredded cabbage to the wok and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the sweet chili sauce to the wok and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2 minutes.
Add the sesame noodles to the wok, toss well to combine, and heat through for another 2 to 3 minutes (You may also cook and serve the noodles separately, if you desire).
Transfer the Japanese noodles and spicy vegetables to warm serving bowls and garnish with sliced scallions- Serve immediately.

Answer 2

Boil some water on the stove - just like normal noodles. Then once it is boiling, take the pot off the stove and place the noodles in it. You don't have boil the noodles because they aren't made of flour like Western noodles. If you boil them, they will be soggy and lose flavor. Then, once they look al dente (which should only be about 5 minutes or less, place them in a bowl with ice cubes and water. Soba noodles are always eaten cold - never warm. After that, you can add them to the recipe that you have already. Good Luck! Enjoy!