Forget the takeout menu—this Teriyaki Noodles Recipe is your new go-to for a quick, slurpy, and flavor-packed meal! Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ridiculously easy and way better than anything you’ll get in a to-go box.
Plus, the homemade teriyaki sauce? A total game-changer!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Hot or cold, it’s a win! Enjoy as a warm, cozy meal or a chilled noodle salad.
- Meal-prep magic. Perfect for lunch the next day!
- A side or a star. Serve as a light dinner or a side dish for cookouts, BBQs, and potlucks.
- Easy to customize. Toss in your favorite protein or veggies—so many delicious possibilities!
Ingredients
For exact measurements, check the printable recipe card below!
- Noodles - I use thin spaghetti - Thin spaghetti – or swap in ramen, udon, soba, egg noodles, rice noodles, or whole wheat pasta.
- You can purchase store bought soy sauce or make a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. For this you'll need sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, garlic and green onions.
- Vegetables - carrots, green onions, cilantro, snow peas, snap peas or steamed broccoli florets. Add in garlic, ginger for even more flavor.
Teriyaki Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. thin spaghetti noodles (I used whole grain noodles)
- 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce Use homemade sauce or store-bought
- 1 cup snow peas tips removed, sliced on the diagonal
- 1 bunch green onions sliced on the diagonal
- 2 carrots shredded
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ cup cilantro loosely chopped
Instructions
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, cook the thin spaghetti according to package instructions to al dente.
- While the water is boiling and noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables.
- Slice the snow peas and onions.
- Shred the carrots and loosely chop the cilantro.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce. Remove one cup, reserve the remaining sauce for another use.
- Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water.
- Add the vegetables reserving a small amount of the onions and cilantro for garnish.
- Toss with the sauce - garnish with the remaining vegetables.
Notes
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Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions for the cold noodle salad just scroll down to the bottom!
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Drain well.
- Prepare the vegetables. Slice the snow peas and onions, shred the carrots, loosely chop the cilantro.
- If you're making the sauce, mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Remove one cup, reserve the remaining sauce for another use.
- Add the vegetables to the pasta, reserving a small amount of the onions and cilantro for garnish.
- Toss with the sauce - garnish with the remaining vegetables.
Of course you can buy store bought teriyaki sauce for the noodles but it's super easy to make. You'll find the recipe here; Teriyaki Noodle Sauce Recipe
🙋♀️ FAQ's
It can be! Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep it from getting too salty.
They’re totally different! Hoisin is thicker and has a more BBQ-like flavor, while teriyaki is lighter and sweeter.
Absolutely! But trust me—homemade is next-level amazing.
Teriyaki is great for noodles, chicken, steak, seafood, fish and even tofu. It's also terrific for dipping potstickers.
Debs tips for great teriyaki noodles
Add a teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with a teaspoon of water to the teriyaki sauce. This helps is cling better to the noodles. You'll have restaurant-quality noodles!
- Don't over-sauce the noodles. Add a bit of sauce, toss, then a bit more and toss again. Over-saucing results in soggy noodles.
- Lightly toast the sesame seeds for more flavor.
Variations and add-ins
- Want to make this a heartier meal? Add one of these proteins for extra flavor: Chicken breast or thighs – grilled or roasted, shrimp – pan-seared or grilled, cripsy tofu, or thinly sliced steak
- More veggies? Toss in edamame, mushrooms, bok choy, bell peppers, bean sprouts, zucchini, or spring onions.
- Crunchy toppings? Try peanuts, cashews, or toasted sesame seeds.
- Want a spicy kick? A drizzle of sriracha, a pinch of red pepper flakes, or chili crisp. That will do the trick!
- Make it a pasta salad! Add strawberries, mango, cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers—delicious served chilled.
What to serve with teriyaki noodles
This dish pairs perfectly with anything grilled!
Or serve it alongside other Asian-inspired favorites, like: Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, or the Pressure Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe. All are great combinations!
More easy noodle recipes
- Korean Black Bean Noodle Recipe - filled with authentic flavor, this recipe is easy to make with black bean sauce - delicious!
- Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta - an easy 20 minute meal that's incredibly delicious and fancy enough for company!
- Another easy dinner recipe is this simple Korean Glass Noodle Soup Recipe. It takes minutes (like way less than 30 minutes!) to make and just that easy, dinner is done!
See? Simple right? 🍜 This recipe is SO GOOD! I'd love to hear what you think of this recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Lois says
This is just a simple dish but very tasty and so easy to make. Just follow the recipe. So good. Enjoy.
Tee says
Spaghetti noodles? Why not ramen, udon, rice, or lo mein noodles?
Bowl Me Over says
You can use whatever type of noodles you'd prefer Tee.
Gena Maranto says
Simple and delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, glad it is a hit in your household!!!
shannon jordan says
how long will this last after you make it?
Bowl Me Over says
Refrigerate for up to three days - great question Shannon!
Melissa says
How much brown sugar, ginger, and garlic do you add to the teriyaki sauce?
Bowl Me Over says
Hey Melissa - the recipe for the teriyaki sauce is here - https://bowl-me-over.com/teriyaki-marinade/ I hope you give it a try, it's so much better than homemade!
Connie says
I'm guessing you meant that it's better than store-bought.
Bowl Me Over says
Did you read the blog post, Connie? It's referring to take-out from a restaurant. Enjoy the recipe!
Deanna says
I could eat a bowl of these noodles right now!! They look fab!!!!!!!!!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Deanna!
Florence says
Do you cook the sauce
Bowl Me Over says
No Florence, you don't need to cook the teriyaki sauce.
Ashlyn says
Oh I love this recipe, and I LOVE that you can use regular spaghetti noodles because I pretty much always have that on hand! Such a perfect easy dinner for any night of the week!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! Enjoy this meal!
Michaela Kenkel says
My kids love teriyaki and they went ga-ga over these noodles! Thanks for the great recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
I’m so glad to hear they enjoyed this so much, thanks Michaela!!!
Angela says
Absolutely love love love this noodle recipe!!! Just added this one to the list for the week!
Bowl Me Over says
Enjoy Angela!!
Sandra says
Great noodle dish and perfect recipe for warm summer nights since this can be served cold.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Sandra!
michele says
I was so happy to find this recipe... I had everything to make it and it was so easy to do! Not a bite leftover at our house! Needless to say we'll be making this again! Thanks
Bowl Me Over says
Yum, yum, yum! That’s awesome, thanks Michele!
Dan from Platter Talk says
We love teriyaki noodles, especially our kids who I think could live on them! Thanks for this awesome recipe, we will be trying them soon!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, I hope they really love this meal Dan!
Angela Paris says
This recipe looks amazing! Shared on my FB page yesterday and I can't wait to try it 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! I hope you really enjoy it - love a great noodle bowl!
Liza says
This recipe is wonderful! Low-calorie, with veggies, and so easy to make! My family loves Chinese food, but what you get in a restaurant isn't always healthy! I'm making this for them instead! 🙂 Thanks!
Bowl Me Over says
Perfect, they will love it!
Bobbi Convery says
This is a winner!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Bobbi, I hope you really enjoy this noodles!