Try your hardest, but you simply can't eat a bowl of noodles without a smile. And a napkin. Noodles are messy and all the more glorious for it.
Whether you're tucking into a bowl of rosol in Poland or pho in Vietnam, you're having plenty of fun. Comforting, nourishing, satisfying fun.
Hoovering in Thailand
Pad Thai is everything we love in a noodle dish and then some. Source: SBS Food
Pad see ew means "stir fried soy noodles", but that's really only a hat-tip to the flavour this noodle dish brings to the table. Source: Wok Vs Pot with Marion and Silvia
Indulging in Indonesia
Put some spice into your chicken noodle soup. Source: Alan Benson
Munching in Malaysia
Poh's Sarawak laksa is rich with spices and coconut, vermicelli noodles, prawn, chicken, bean sprouts and strips of omelette. Source: Adam & Poh's Malaysia in Australia
Gulping in Hawaii
It all comes down to perfecting the broth, then you can mix it up and add what you like best. Source: Chris Chen
Hungry in Hong Kong
This well-travelled dish originated in Hong Kong, inspired by the Indian-Chinese influence of Singapore's cuisine. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Scarfing in Italy
A tasty standby you can throw together with things you keep in the pantry. Source: Benito Martin
Feasting in the Philippines
This simple Filipino chicken-noodle soup stands or falls on the quality of the stock. Source: Sharyn Cairns
Scarfing in Peru
Tallarines verdes is made with spinach, walnuts and evaporated milk, as well as the usual generous serve of basil. Source: Chris Chen
Inhaling in Vietnam
This comforting, kicking rice noodle soup is no stranger to Aussie palates. Source: Alan Benson
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13 recipes that are pho the win!
"Fun to eat" is a much overused marketing expression, but hotpot truly brings it home. Source: Alan Benson
Gulping in Germany
These are hearty noodles that hold their own in thick casseroles and stews. Source: Anton Smart
Tasting in Taiwan
This creamy sesame, soy and peanut dish is so popular in Taiwan, you can even find it at 7-Eleven stores. Source: Ben Dearnley
Downing in Spain
Fideuà is another Spanish crowd pleaser with the extra appeal of noodles. Source: Food Safari Water
Chewing in China
Where do we start with noodles in China? With breakfast, of course. This recipe is a that is super-fast and super-tasty. A good place to start any noodle journey.
Another dish that started in Hong Kong but is named after somewhere else, were an adaptation of Shanghai-style cooking for the Hong Kong palate. It's a tasty pork dish that's perfect for a quick mid-week slurp.
Is the peanut sauce in Fujian the original peanut sauce? The flavour certainly bends towards the Malaysian classic.
One more from China before we depart. simply had to get a mention. The ultimate customisable street food.
Shanghai fried noodles make a great meal when you need something quick and tasty in an almighty rush. Source: SBS Food
A fishy dishy that's flavoured with a peanut, shrimp and chilli-based paste. It's every bit as flavoursome as that sounds. Source: Sharyn Cairns
Dan dan noodles were originally sold by street vendors who carried their ingredients and stoves in baskets hanging from a bamboo pole called a dan. Source: Adam Liaw
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Gobbling in Japan
Noodles are a popular addition to soups the world over - they soak up all the delicate flavours and give you something to chew on to boot. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
The stock from Japan's famous tonkostu ramen is made from boiling pork bones. Source: Feast magazine
Speeding in Australia
Instant noodles can actually make a decent meal after all. Source: Tammi Kwok
Kicking in Korea
Spam, hot dogs and baked beans are added to a traditional gochujang spicy soup and topped with a square of melted American cheese. Source: Chris Chen
Japchae is one of the most popular noodle dishes in Korea for good reason. Source: Billy Law
Supping in the States
A riff on the classic chicken soup, chickpea soup is nourishment in a bowl. Source: Cara Livermore
Comforting in Poland
Polish often cook rosol when people are sick, believing in its healing qualities. Source: SBS Food
Use your noodle
Pimped up instant noodles
