The frozen udon noodles I often eat at home can be quickly and easily prepared using vegetables from the refrigerator and store-bought powdered soup stock. Simple, easy meals are important too. It's essential to have a balance between work and rest in life. Please give it a try sometime!

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.