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Our Best Asian Cold Noodle Recipes for the Most Refreshing Meals Possible

Get ’em while they’re cold, folks

Published on August 22, 2018

You're no doubt familiar with cult-loved Asian noodle soups like Japan's ramen, Thailand's khao soi, or Vietnam's pho. And while these steamy, savory bowls make for some of our favorite Asian and Southeast Asian recipes, they can get a little laborious during the hotter months (to note, we at SAVEUR love noodle soup year-round).

But if you want to get your slurp-able noodle fix during the summer without busting sweat, consider the world of Asian cold noodles. Often served with warm dipping sauces, these noodle dishes come chilled or room temperature, but still deliver the same blast of flavor as their boiling counterparts. Vietnam's iconic bun cha is a great example, laden with pork and served with sweet-sour fish sauce, as well as Japanese soba—an ancient noodle art worth getting to know. From Chinese sesame noodles to Korean jaengban guksu, here are our best Asian cold noodle recipes to try this summer.

Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Jaengban Guksu)

Don’t be fooled by the vegetable-heavy spread; this dish is sure to fill you up. A medley of thinly sliced vegetables is piled up with a mound of cold buckwheat noodles. They’re dressed with a slurpable spicy and savory gochujang sauce that makes for a Korean take on a chef’s salad. Get the recipe for Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Jaengban Guksu) »

Soba Noodle Salad with Miso and Grilled Prawns

A miso marinade doubles as a dressing for a flavorful salad composed of watercress, scallions, and soba noodles. Get the recipe for Soba Noodle Salad with Miso and Grilled Prawns »