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Yakisoba Pan (Noodle Bread) (焼きそばパン) - Japanese konbini foodAI

Yakisoba Pan (Noodle Bread)

焼きそばパン

Carbs on carbs — and it works beautifully.

A hot dog bun stuffed with tangy stir-fried noodles, pickled ginger, and sometimes mayo.

  • Savory
  • Iconic School Lunch
  • Carb Loading
Sweetness
1 out of 5
Spiciness
1 out of 5
Richness
3 out of 5
Adventure
2 out of 5
The Inside Scoop

Did you know?

It's noodles. In bread. This shouldn't work, but it's been a Japanese school lunch staple since originating in 1950s Tokyo. You haven't truly lived until you've had yakisoba in a bun. The ultimate 'don't knock it till you try it' food.

How to eat

  • 1It's a double-carb masterpiece, meaning it's surprisingly filling. Come with an appetite.
  • 2The bright red strips on top are pickled ginger (beni shoga). Eat them together with the noodles—the acidity perfectly cuts through the rich sauce.
  • 3If the noodles are trying to escape the bun, just gently push them back in. It's a messy but wonderful experience.