From ramen to lo mein, from pho to la mian, these main dish noodle recipes are for when all you want to do is call it a day and load up on carbs.
Overhead view of Bun Bo Hue
Bún Bò Huê (Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)
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Pad Thai
A serving bowl of yam woon sen with shrimp.
Yam Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad With Shrimp)
A bowl of jjajangmyeon with a thick and hearty black bean sauce on one side and fresh noodles on the other.
Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles) Recipe
Hands holding thin hand-pulled lamian noodles over floured counter.
Hand-Pulled Lamian Noodles Recipe
A bowl of curried Singapore rice noodles with char siu, shrimp, bell peppers, and vegetables.
Singapore Rice Noodles
Freshly cut homemade ramen noodles in four nests on a flour-dusted wood surface.
Homemade Ramen Noodles Recipe
A mound of instant ramen fried rice on a speckled stoneware plate.
Instant Ramen Fried Rice Recipe
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Easy Homemade Ramen Noodles Recipe
Bowl of khao piak sen (Lao chicken noodle soup)
Khao Piak Sen (Lao Chicken Noodle Soup) Recipe
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From-Scratch Shio Ramen Recipe
Khao soi gai in a white ceramic bowl, with additional small bowls containing condiments on the periphery.
Real-Deal Khao Soi Gai (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup With Chicken) Recipe
Classic cold soba noodles
Classic Cold Soba Recipe
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Vegetarian Mazemen With Beans and Egg Recipe
Homemade creamy vegan ramen topped with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, eggplant, and scallions.
Ultimate Vegan Ramen With Miso Broth Recipe
Overhead view of pancit palabok, served on an earthenware platter and garnished with lemon wedges and a quartered hard-boiled egg.
Pancit Palabok (Filipino Noodles With Smoky Pork and Seafood Sauce) Recipe
Closeup of a spoonful of chicken paitan broth. A bowl of ramen is visible in the blurred background.
Chicken Paitan Broth (Tori Paitan Dashi) Recipe
Closeup of bacon and egg mazemen, served in a patterned ramen bowl.
Bacon and Egg Mazemen Recipe
A bowl of homemade shin cup-style spicy Korean ramyum beef noodle soup.
Homemade Shin Cup-Style Spicy Korean Ramyun Beef Noodle Soup
A bowl of pho, garnished with herbs, beef slices and lime wedges.
The Food Lab's Beef Pho
A bowl of mazemen ramen topped with an egg, snap peas, and sprouts
XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce) Recipe
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How to Make Chicken Paitan Ramen
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Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles With Pork and Vegetables) Recipe
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Mayu (Black Garlic Oil) for Ramen Recipe
Overhead view of hiyashi chuka, served in a black bowl with toppings artfully arranged like spokes on a wheel.
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) With Shrimp, Ham, and Vegetables
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Taiwanese Pan-Fried Rice Noodles Recipe
Overhead view of fried bee hoon noodles
Fried Bee Hoon (Singapore Noodles) Recipe
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Cellophane Noodles with Pork and Thai Basil Recipe
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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
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Pressure Cooker Chintan Shoyu Ramen
bowl of Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
Overhead view of stir fried noodles next to sauces
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Eggs and Greens
A photo of lo han jai (Buddha's Delight) on a white plate.
Lo Hon Jai (Buddha's Delight)
A bowl of Cantonese roast duck soup with noodles
3-Step Cantonese Roast Duck Soup Noodles
a bowl of Stir-Fried Lo Mein with Charred Cabbage, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Chives
Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Charred Cabbage, Shiitake, and Chives Recipe
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Why My Fridge Is Never Without Shirataki Noodles (and Yours Shouldn't be Either)
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Miso Ramen With Crispy Pork and Burnt Garlic-Sesame Oil
Vegan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
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Bukkake Udon (Japanese Cold Noodles With Broth) Recipe
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Quick Kimchi Ramen With Shiitake Mushrooms and Soft-Cooked Egg
Stir-fried lo mein noodles with pork and vegetables served on a platter
Stir-Fried Lo Mein Noodles With Pork and Vegetables Recipe
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Crispy Pan-Fried Noodle Cakes With Seafood Recipe
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Cold Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce Recipe
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Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad With Cucumbers, Red Peppers, and Basil Recipe
A white ceramic bowl holding lo mein with beef and broccoli on a purple colored stone surface.
Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Beef and Broccoli Recipe
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Shredded Chicken With Soba and Miso-Butter Sauce Recipe
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Vermicelli in Chili Oil, Soy Sauce, and Vinegar Recipe
Seafood ramen with squid ink, mussels, and salmon roe
Seafood Ramen With Squid Ink, Mussels, and Salmon Roe Recipe
Stir-Fried Chow Mein With Four Vegetables
Stir-Fried Chow Mein With Four Vegetables Recipe
Taiwanese Danzai Noodle Soup Recipe
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Dinner Tonight: Minced Pork with Soba Noodles Recipe
Chow fun rice noodles with broccoli and sauce.
Dry-Fried Chow Fun with Chinese Broccoli Recipe
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DIY Instant Noodles With Vegetables and Miso-Sesame Broth Recipe
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Cold Yibin-Style Noodles Recipe
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Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango Recipe | Cook the Book
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Wok Skills 101: Dry Fried Chow Fun (Wide Rice Noodles)
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Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe
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Chinese Noodles 101: How to Make Wonton Noodle Soup With Chicken and Shiitakes