Name: Asian Noodle
Yield: 2

Asian Noodle Recipe with garlicky ramen noodles that are savory, a little sweet, and incredibly good for how fast and straightforward they are.

Author’s Notes

My ALL-TIME Favorite Asian Noodle Recipe

I’ve shared a lot of noodle recipes over the years, and straightforward ramen dishes are on constant repeat in my house. My family loves this chicken ramen, I’m always craving this beef and broccoli ramen, and this garlic beef ramen might just be your most loved ramen noodle recipe I’ve shared over the years.

But THESE noodles. When it comes to ease, speed, and big flavor, this recipe wins every time. Inspired by NYT’s hoisin garlic noodles, it’s savory, a little sweet, super garlicky, and tastes way fancier than the effort required.

This Asian noodle recipe can be ready in 10 minutes or less, and I mean it.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the sesame seeds, green onion, vegetable oil, garlic, honey, sesame oil, hoisin, soy sauce, and Buldak ramen.

Ingredients In This Asian Noodle Recipe

Ingredient Group	Helpful Tip
Ramen Noodles	Use Buldak noodles and toss the seasoning packets. They cook fast and soak up the sauce like a dream.
Garlic & Green Onions	Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Cook just until fragrant so it does not brown or burn.
Hoisin Sauce	A good-quality hoisin makes the biggest difference in this Asian noodle recipe. I’ve tried so many kinds and always come back to this one.
Soy Sauce & Honey	This combo balances salty and sweet. Use regular (not lite) soy sauce.
Sesame Oil & Sesame Seeds	Add toasted sesame oil for a really nice flavor. Toasted seeds add a nice crunch.

Green onions and garlic sautéing in a pan before adding sauce for this Asian noodle recipe.

How To Make This 10-Minute Asian Noodle Recipe

Cook aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium-a hot burner and briefly cook until fragrant.
Make the sauce: Whisk everything together in a small bowl until smooth.
Cook the noodles: Boil until just tender, then drain and rinse briefly.
Toss together: Add noodles and sauce to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
Finish & serve: Season if needed, add toppings, and serve hot.

the cook’s Tip

How To Change Up This Recipe

Once you try this Asian noodle recipe, here are some straightforward ways to switch it up.

Make it a meal: Serve with a simple cucumber salad, add dumplings or potstickers on the side, or pair with steamed or roasted veggies.

Veggie add-ins: Sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers, bean sprouts, snap peas, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, coleslaw mix, or spinach stirred in at the end.

Protein add-ins: Baked or grilled chicken, thin-sliced beef, steak bites, blackened shrimp, crispy tofu, edamame, or a fried or soft-boiled egg.

Add some heat: Crushed red pepper, chili crisp or chili oil, Sriracha or sambal.

Toppings: Extra green onions, toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts or cashews.

Storage

This Asian noodle recipe is best fresh, but it’s surprisingly good at room temperature or even chilled. Let it cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.