Beat the Heat with Hiyashi Chuka Cold Ramen
- MAIDO
- 28 minutes ago
- 3 min read
When summer hits, there is one dish in Japan that everyone craves: Hiyashi Chuka. This refreshing, cold noodle salad is a seasonal must-have. We are thrilled to bring this cool summer tradition straight to you through both our restaurant menu and our grocery shelves!
Dine In: Try Our Signature Kale Noodle Hiyashi Chuka
Looking for a refreshing lunch or dinner? Stop by our restaurant to try our unique twist on this summer classic.
Our dine-in version features vibrant, healthy kale noodles tossed in a tangy soy sauce vinaigrette-based sauce. We pile it high with colorful, fresh toppings:
Shredded egg crepe
Savory imitation crab
Crisp lettuce
Juicy tomatoes
Crunchy cucumbers
It is light, incredibly refreshing, and absolutely addicting on a hot day!
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Myojo Original Soy Sauce Vinaigrette Hiyashi Chuka Noodles (top)
Myojo Sesame Vinaigrette Hiyashi Chuka Noodles (bottom)
Shop & Cook: Bring Myojo Hiyashi Chuka Home
If you want to recreate the Japanese noodle shop experience at home, head over to our grocery section. We are fully stocked with Myojo’s Frozen Hiyashi Chuka Noodles!
Each convenient pack contains three complete servings of fresh-frozen ramen noodles and flavor-packed sauce packets. Pick your favorite style:
Original Soy Sauce Vinaigrette: Fresh, bouncy ramen noodles paired with a classic, tart shoyu vinaigrette.
Sesame Vinaigrette: A slightly thicker sauce boasting an amazing toasty sesame flavor.
Directions for 1 Serving:
Boil: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot.
Cook: Add defrosted noodles. Cook for 2 minutes to 2 minutes and 15 seconds, stirring occasionally. (If cooking straight from frozen, just add 1 minute to the timer!)
Chill: Drain the cooked noodles in a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water or ice water until completely chilled. Place them in your serving bowl.
Assemble: Top with your favorite colorful ingredients, pour the sauce packet over everything, and enjoy!
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(Customized Recipe) Warm Hiyashi Chuka Noodles
Love the savory, tangy flavors of Hiyashi Chuka but prefer a hot meal? You can easily transform these meal kits into a comforting, thickened noodle soup!
Ingredients (1 serving):
1 serving of hiyashi chuka noodles
1 bag of hiyashi chuka sauce
400 cc of water
1 tsp of torigara chicken bone broth
Vegetables of your choice as much as you like
Katakuriko potato starch dissolved in water as desired (Potato Starch 1: Water 2)
rayu red chili oil to taste
Directions:
1. Add water, hiyashi chuka sauce, torigara chicken broth, and vegetables of your choice in a pot and simmer.
2. Cook hiyashi chuka noodles in a separate pot.
Check the instruction of the package for how long you cook. Or, if you use Myojo's product introduced above, add defrosted noodles to the 4 cups of boiling water. Cook 2 minutes to 2 minutes 15 seconds, stirring occasionally. (If frozen, add 1 minute to cooking time.) Please adjust the cooking time per your personal preference.
3. When vegetables are tender, pour in katakuriko potato starch dissolved in water to thicken the soup.
4. Add rayu red chili oil to taste and turn off the heat.
5. Drain the cooked noodles and put them in a bowl.
6.Pour hot soup over the noodles and it is ready!
Tips:
The thickness of the sauce varies depending on the manufacturer, so adjust the chicken broth by tasting.
It tastes better if the soup and vegetables are simmered together.
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Whether you want to relax in our dining room with a bowl of cold kale noodles or stock up your home freezer with Myojo kits, we have your summer cravings covered. Come visit us today and cool down the delicious way!
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There are a lot of food items, housewares, stationery, and gifts available at the store and our online store, Maido! Kairashi Shop, where you can place your order for shipping or store pickup! Happy shopping. :)