Hiyashi Chuka: Japan’s Classic Summer Dish- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo

In Japan, chilled Chinese noodles (hiyashi chūka) have been known since the early Shōwa period. Although they are believed to have originated from the Chinese cold noodle dish "liangbanmian" (涼拌麺 or 涼麺), the flavor and preparation differ significantly, so hiyashi chūka is generally regarded as a Japanese invention.