From pan to table in 30 minutes, these easy teriyaki noodles are as quick as takeout-style dinners get. Tossed in a thick and glossy sauce, they’re stir-fried to sweet-and-savory perfection and sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.

 

Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, these teriyaki noodles are served with a bright pop of color and some crunch. Made with a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, they come together in just 30 minutes — which is faster than ordering in. Showing off some sweet and savory flavors from soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and honey, this recipe is cooked until every single noodle is perfectly coated in the tasty sauce, from tip to tip.

Served on its own or with bang bang shrimp, it’s a fantastic side-turned-main that doesn’t require much more than simmering a sauce, boiling some noodles, and mixing everything together. Packed with garlicky ginger goodness, no one will have trouble slurping these noodles down for dinner. 

What You’ll Need

The sauce ingredients are the most important, so make sure you’ve got everything you need before you start making this teriyaki noodle recipe. Don’t worry if you need to make some substitutions, though. I’ve added all possible swaps to get the best teriyaki noodles on your plate. 

For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

• Soy sauce – I used regular soy sauce, but you can use low-sodium instead.
• Dark brown sugar – Light brown sugar is a great substitute. No white sugar, please.
• Raw honey – Using half the amount of agave syrup or rice syrup also works.
• Rice vinegar – You can substitute it for cooking sake.
• Sesame oil – Infuses the sauce with a nutty flavor.
• Chili oil – If you don’t have any, or aren’t a fan of it, feel free to leave it out.
• Garlic – Try not to use garlic powder in this recipe.
• Water – Used for the slurry.
• Cornstarch – Please don’t use all-purpose flour.

For the Noodles

• Dry egg noodles – Don’t use rice noodles for this recipe.
• Vegetable oil – Corn and canola oil are great substitutes. No olive oil, please.
• Garlic – I almost always use fresh garlic, but for the noodles you can add in garlic powder instead.
• Dried chilis – You can also add red pepper flakes instead.
• Soy sauce – To add some umami flavor to the dish.
• Black sesame seeds – Regular white ones work too.
• Green onions – Thinly sliced, for garnish.

How to Make Teriyaki Noodles

Even with a homemade sauce, these noodles come together in 30 minutes. How hard can they be? Not hard at all!

1. Make the sauce. Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, raw honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and garlic in a small pot. Whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add it to the pot and whisk to combine.
2. Simmer it. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for 7-9 minutes, mixing constantly, or until the sauce thickens like syrup. Remove it from the heat.
3. Boil the noodles. Boil water in a separate large pot. Add the noodles and cook them according to the package instructions. Strain and set them aside.
4. Cook the noodles. Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Stir in the grated garlic and dried chilis. Cook them for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the noodles and teriyaki sauce. Stir-fry everything for 5-6 minutes or until warm. The noodles should be completely coated. Adjust the seasoning with the remaining two tablespoons of soy sauce. Cook for another minute.
5. Serve. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

These easy Asian-style teriyaki noodles pair well with all your Asian-inspired dishes, like my Asian beef skewers and crock pot Asian meatballs. Since I love takeout-style nights, I also serve it with these orange chicken bites, my Chinese chicken and broccoli, and easy kung pao chicken.

For some veggies, I love a side of sesame snap peas and this bok choy recipe.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Once fully cooled, refrigerate these easy teriyaki noodles in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Unfortunately, they do not freeze well so I don’t recommend doing it.

To reheat them, sprinkle them with a teaspoon of water and then microwave them for up to a minute or until warm. You can also do it in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan with the noodles. Stir and let the noodles heat for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the serving size.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes

• Roasted Green Beans with Squash and Tomatoes
• Crispy Smashed Potatoes in the Air Fryer
• Japanese Kani Salad
• Cheesy Baked Cauliflower