Somen (Japanese: 素麺, そうめん) is a very thin, white Japanese noodle made of wheat flour. The noodles are usually served cold. and are less than 1.3 mm in diameter. The next thicker wheat noodles are called hiyamugi and even thicker Japanese wheat noodles are called udon. Somen is usually served with a light flavored dipping broth, and noodles are dipped into the sauce, not poured over like other foods.

External links

• Teriyaki somen noodle recipe (with photo)