This Yakisoba can be quickly prepared at home with easy step by step instructions. It cooks in under 30 minutes and reheats well.

Yakisoba: 焼きそば [jakiꜜsoba]), is a classic Japanese street food that is cooked on a large iron grill. Yakisoba consists of the word Yaki, meaning grilled or fried, and Soba, meaning noodles. Most commonly you will see ramen noodle used in preparation of Yakisoba.
Yakisoba Sauce is very easy to prepare. It’s just a combination of sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. All of the ingredients can be purchased in most grocery store.
Tips for Delicious Yakisoba
- Prepare all ingredients ahead of time to cut the waiting time in between.
- It’s best to prepare Yakisoba in a Wok pan, it gives the food enough space for cooking. If you don’t have a Wok, you may use any other large pan.
- Slice beef into thin strips to give the dish most balanced flavor.
- Watch for cooking times, otherwise the sauce can dry out and Yakisoba can come out on a dry side.
Where to buy Yakisoba
Yakisoba (ramen) noodles can be purchased in most grocery stores. They’re often sold in the Asian food section or in the refrigerated section.
Other Noodle Recipes to Try:
- Simple Yakisoba Noodles Recipe
- Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe
- The Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Recipe
This Yakisoba can be quickly prepared at home with easy step by step instructions. It cooks in under 30 minutes and reheats well.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 small cabbage
- 1/2 bunch green onion
- 2 large carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 lb beef
- 16 oz Yakisoba noodles
Yakisoba Sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for the Yakisoba. Slice all vegetables into even slices. Cut beef into thin strips. Reheat Yakisoba noodles following the package instructions.
- In a lightly oiled Wok, cook all the vegetables separately on high heat until they’re golden brown. Set aside in a bowl.
- To the same Wok or a skillet, add more oil and brown the beef slices on all sides. Add vegetables to the beef mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine together sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce over the cooking ingredients, let it cook together for 2-3 minutes. Add Yakisoba noodles to the mix, let it cook together for 5 minutes.
- Serve Yakisoba while it’s warm.
Nutrition Facts
Yakisoba – Quick and Easy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 1368mg57%
Potassium 433mg12%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 2485IU50%
Vitamin C 34.5mg42%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The recipe is really good!! I live in Japan and want to know how to make my own yakisoba. I did take the advice of one reviewer and added more sauce and it was perfect. Thank you!!!
Wow, this means a lot coming from you. So glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing!
What cut of beef do you use for this?
Hey Holly, flank steak, skirt steak, ribeye or top sirloin will all work great in this recipe. Just cut it into thin pieces.
I thought this recipe could use twice the sauce and meat and half the noodles. I also agree w/a little less sugar.
Hey Teresa, thank you for sharing the feedback. 🙂
We really liked it otherwise and will make again. Thanks
this was good, however the sugar totally ruined it for me, I would just skip it altogether!
Hey Ash, very interesting. Thanks for sharing the feedback. The Yakisoba sauce does have a sweetness to it but if you don't like sweet sauce, I can see how that would mess it up. Thanks again!
This recipe looks amazing!!! Can't wait to make it. I love that you include Japanese/Korean foods on your blog. It's hard to find great recipes from bloggers you trust! Thank you!
Thank you Olesya! We love Asian foods and its always a treat for us. When I can figure out an easy way to make it at home, its always a bonus! 🙂