Noodles are so incredibly versatile that it boggles the mind. Just a scattering of a few random ingredients and you have a range of meals at your fingertips: spaghetti, spaghetti bolognese, carbonara, puttanesca, fettuccine Alfredo and —a personal unhealthy favorite—Kraft macaroni and cheese. In Japan, more specifically Niigata, B-class gourmet revolves around noodles, as well. You can find an interesting variation of “Italian”, which, apart for the noodles, resembles nothing close to anything from Italy. And then you have the four types of novelty yakisoba that, shall we say, are dishes of a different color. But, don’t be shy! Step right up! Variety is the spice of life, after all. … Continue reading 4 Shades of Niigata’s “yakisoba”