Fancy a culinary journey that transforms your kitchen into the bustling streets of Tokyo? Imagine biting into a crispy bun filled with juicy, spicy fried noodles – that’s Yakisoba Pan, a street food classic that everyone in Japan knows.
It combines the savoury taste of grilled Yakisoba with the convenience of a sandwich – perfect for on the go or as a highlight on your menu. In just a few steps, I’ll show you how to recreate this authentic taste experience at home. Are you ready to discover the flavours of Japan in a single bite? Then grab this ticket and read on to find out how you can easily make your own Yakisoba Pan!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your two favourite dishes – noodles and bread – were combined into one delicious snack? The answer from Japan is Yakisoba Pan, a street food classic that you can now enjoy at home too.
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This unique dish has rightly achieved cult status in “Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories” on Netflix. It combines two cornerstones of Japanese snack culture: carbohydrate-rich Yakisoba noodles (im Shop ansehen) and soft, warm bread. But what exactly is Yakisoba pan, and how did this unusual combination come about?
The recipe stems from a suggestion by a resourceful customer at Nozawa-ya in Tokyo to combine both dishes – Koppepan and Yakisoba – into one. The result was a hearty, filling snack that quickly became a favourite with the masses.
Yakisoba Pan bridges the gap between Eastern and Western cuisine. Hidden inside a soft, buttery bun are spicy, succulent noodles that delight with their Umami-rich flavour. Topped with pickled ginger (im Shop ansehen) , mayonnaise (im Shop ansehen) and Aonori (im Shop ansehen), every bite is a feast for the senses. This unexpected combination quickly became a hit and remains a popular snack throughout Japan to this day.
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From the street to the kitchen
The art of Yakisoba Pan lies in the simplicity of its preparation. A long slit is cut into the bun, then a layer of butter or Japanese mayonnaise is spread inside to absorb the moisture from the noodles. The warm, spicy noodles with Yakisoba sauce (im Shop ansehen) are carefully layered into the roll and garnished with extras such as red pickled ginger and Aonori seaweed or fresh parsley, which add not only flavour but also visual appeal.
The variety of sauces makes every Yakisoba Pan a unique experience. You can choose between thin or thick sauces as well as various spice blends. Although traditionally only noodles are used to prevent the bun from becoming soggy, you can also opt for a filling of crunchy vegetables and a little meat or Tofu.
Make your own Yakisoba roll
Start with the vegetables: cut the cabbage and onions into strips, slice the sausages thinly and finely chop the Beni Shoga. Cut the hot dog buns in half and spread them with butter. Pour boiling water over the Yakisoba noodles, leave them to stand, fluff them up and then drain them.
Heat oil in a frying pan, fry the noodles until crispy and set aside. Fry the sausage slices, add them to the noodles, then fry the egg and add it to the noodles as well. Fry the onions and cabbage in the same pan, then add the noodle-sausage-egg mixture and steam everything under a lid.

After a few minutes, mix everything together well and pour the Yakisoba sauce over the top. Fill the buns with the noodle mixture, garnish with mayonnaise, sprinkle with Aonori and finish with a pinch of beni shoga. Now you can enjoy your homemade Yakisoba pan – Itadakimasu!
Yakisoba Pan is not just a snack, but a culinary journey that shows how a simple idea can become a popular dish. With this recipe, you can bring a piece of Japanese food culture into your kitchen and treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable taste experience.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to use the comments section below the recipe 😊. Have fun and good luck making the traditional Japanese Yakisoba Pan!

Yakisoba Pan
Serves 4 | 20 minutes | 353 kcal
🖨️ Print PDF 📌 Save pinFancy a culinary adventure that transforms your kitchen into the bustling streets of Tokyo? Discover Yakisoba Pan, a street food classic that everyone in Japan knows. It combines the savoury taste of grilled yakisoba with the practical form of a sandwich – perfect for on the go or as a highlight on your menu.
Zutaten (für 4 Stück)
4 Hot-Dog-Brötchen
2 Portionen Yakisoba Nudeln (im Shop ansehen)*
2 Würstchen
1 Ei
1 kleine rote Zwiebel
4 Blätter Kohl (zum Beispiel Chinakohl)
5 EL Yakisoba Sauce (im Shop ansehen)*
2 EL Öl (zum Beispiel Rapsöl)
Für das Topping:
etwas Butter
etwas Mayonnaise (im Shop ansehen)*
etwas Aonori (Algenflocken) (im Shop ansehen)*
etwas Beni Shoga (roter eingelegter Ingwer) (im Shop ansehen)*
Nützliche Hilfmittel:
Japanische Santoku Messer (im Shop ansehen)
Teppanyaki Tischgrill (auf Amazon* kaufen)
Zubereitung (20 Minuten)

1. Schritt
Zutaten für die selbstgemachten Yakisoba Pan bereitlegen.
Parallel dazu etwa 1 Liter Wasser in einem Wasserkocher zu Kochen bringen.

2. Schritt
Als nächstes bereiten wir das Gemüse vor: Dazu die Kohlkopfblätter lösen, übereinanderlegen und mit einem großen Messer in Streifen schneiden. Die Zwiebeln schälen, halbieren und in feine Halbmonde schneiden.

3. Schritt
Dann die Würstchen ebenso mit dem großen Messer in 0,5 cm dünne Scheiben schneiden. Außerdem Beni Shoga klein hacken.

4. Schritt
Auch die Hot-Dog-Brötchen ggf. zu 2/3 einschneiden und auf jeder Seite des Schlitzes mit etwas Butter bestreichen.

Chestnut cream (whole chestnuts with anko) – Kuri dorayaki
Matcha cream (finely ground green tea in almond cream) – Matcha Dorayaki

What exactly is red bean paste?
Anko, the red bean paste, comes in two varieties: Tsubuan, which retains its chunky texture, and Koshian, which is passed through a sieve to achieve a smooth consistency. The Tsubuan variety is particularly suitable for dorayaki. You can find a recipe for homemade anko here:

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Discover this sweet temptation from Japan: dorayaki! They are a symphony of fluffy batter and the rich sweetness of anko, the traditional red bean paste. Get ready to dive into the world of Japanese patisserie and conjure up your own dorayaki with our recipe – a culinary adventure just as delightful as Doraemon’s lifelong quest for these heavenly snacks!

Flour mixture for dorayaki:
140 g flour (e.g. wheat)
15 g cornflour
5 g baking powder
40 g sugar
Filling:
200 g anko (sweet red bean paste – see recipe)

Dorayaki with Anko Ingredients
Step 1

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