Wikipedia Article About Japanese noodles on Wikipedia Noodles are a popular item in Japanese cuisine. Varieties include * Harusame - thin, gluten-free noodles * Hiyamugi – thin, wheat-based. * Kishimen – thick, broad, wheat-based. * Ramen – thin, wheat-based with soda water. The dough is set to rise before being pulled. * Soba – medium, buckwheat-based. * Somen – very thin, wheat-based. * Udon – thick, wheat-based.