Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (2024)

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Ohana Noodles are the beloved side dish served at Disney's Polynesian Resort at the Ohana restaurant. This is a copycat recipe of the Disney Noodles!

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When we are waiting for our next vacation to a Walt Disney Resort, my kids will ask for me to make this Disney Ohana noodles recipe to bring back the magical memories of trips of the past.

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Here is why this recipe is amazing:

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  • A copycat recipe of the beloved Ohana Disney yakisoba noodles you can make at home.
  • Dress up the noodles with your favorite vegetables for added crunch and flavor.
  • This dish makes a large amount and the leftovers are delicious!

Ohana Noodle Ingredients needed:

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  • Yakisoba Noodles - 1 8 ounce package dried Chinese noodles
  • Brown Sugar - it does need to be brown to give an extra layer of caramel flavoring to the sauce
  • Soy Sauce - reduced-sodium soy sauce would work well in this recipe
  • Rice Vinegar - adding more Polynesian flavors to this dish.
  • Garlic - I use garlic confit but raw garlic will work well in this recipe too
  • Ginger - fresh, peeled and grated. About a 1 inch piece
  • Pineapple Juice - I used canned but if fresh is available to you, use it!
  • Corn Starch - used in combination with the pineapple juice to make a slurry and thicken the sauce
  • Purple Cabbage - shredded
  • White Cabbage - shredded
  • Bok Choy - washed and finely sliced into ribbon
  • Bell Pepper - my addition to the recipe, washed, seeded and julienne.
  • Oil - for sauteeing

How to make Ohana Noodles from Disney's Polynesian Resort

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  1. Cook, drain and cool the Yakisoba Noodles according to the package directions.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (5)
  2. In a medium-sized sauce pan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce Rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stirring the sauce to dissolve the brown sugar, bring the sauce to a simmer.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (6)
  3. While the sauce is coming to a simmer, whisk together the pineapple juice and the corn starch to make a slurry.
  4. Once the sauce comes to a simmer, whisk in the pineapple juice and corn starch slurry.
  5. Bring back to a boil and reduce for 10 minutes.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (7)
  6. While the sauce is reducing, heat a few tablespoons on oil in a wide pan and sautee the vegetables until they start to wilt yet maintain their crispness.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (8)
  7. Add the drained and cooled noodles to the sauteed vegetables, tossing to combine.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (9)
  8. Pour ¾ of the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing to combine. Check for flavoring and add more sauce if needed.Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (10)
  9. Garnish with sliced scallions and/or crushed peanuts.

📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

Are these noodles served warm or cold?

I serve these yakisoba hot or warm straight out of the pan but will eat the leftovers cold out of the refrigerator.

How do you reheat the noodles?

I put my potion on noodles in a microwave safe bowl, give it a splash of water and microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until heated through.

Should I wash the bok choy before using?

Yes! Bok choy is grown in sandy soil and can have sand and soil in between the stalks. Thinly slice the vegetable and soak in water, allowing the dirt to sink to the bottom of the bowl. Shake off excess moisture before sautéing.

What is a slurry?

A slurry is a corn starch and liquid mixture that is whisked together to dissolve the corn starch and then added to a sauce to thicken the sauce. Once the sauce boils, the sauce starts to thicken thanks to the slurry.

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Ohana Noodles

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Ohana Noodles are the beloved side dish served at Disney's Polynesian Resort at the Ohana restaurant.

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Prep time for the recipePrep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook time for the recipeCook Time 15 minutes mins

total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Makes 6 People

Per Serving 237 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package yakisoba noodles (6-8 ounce dry)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • cup rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 piece ginger (fresh, peeled and grated)
  • 2 tablespoon Pineapple juice (canned)
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ cup pruple cabbage (shredded)
  • ½ cup green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 stalk bok choy (finley sliced into ribbons)
  • ¼ bell pepper (sliced thinly)

Instructions

  • Cook, drain and cool the Yakisoba Noodles according to the package directions.

    1 package yakisoba noodles

  • In a medium-sized sauce pan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, Rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stirring the sauce to dissolve the brown sugar, bring the sauce to a simmer.

    1 cup brown sugar, ¾ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 piece ginger

  • While the sauce is coming to a simmer, whisk together the pineapple juice and the corn starch to make a slurry.

    2 tablespoon Pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon corn starch

  • Once the sauce comes to a simmer, whisk in the pineapple juice and corn starch slurry.

  • Bring back to a boil and reduce for 10 minutes.

  • While the sauce is reducing, heat a few tablespoons on oil in a wide pan and sautee the vegetables until they start to wilt yet maintain their crispness.

    ½ cup pruple cabbage, ½ cup green cabbage, 1 stalk bok choy, ¼ bell pepper

  • Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove the garlic and ginger. Discard the garlic and ginger.

  • Add the drained and cooled noodles to the sauteed vegetables, tossing to combine.

  • Pour ¾ of the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing to combine. Check for flavoring and add more sauce if needed.

  • Garnish with sliced scallions and/or crushed peanuts.

Notes

Are these noodles served warm or cold?
I serve these yakisoba hot or warm straight out of the pan but will eat the leftovers cold out of the refrigerator.
How do you reheat the noodles?
I put my potion on noodles in a microwave safe bowl, give it a splash of water and microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until heated through.
Should I wash the bok choy before using?
Yes! Bok choy is grown in sandy soil and can have sand and soil in between the stalks. Thinly slice the vegetable and soak in water, allowing the dirt to sink to the bottom of the bowl. Shake off excess moisture before sautéing.
What is a slurry?
A slurry is a corn starch and liquid mixture that is whisked together to dissolve the corn starch and then added to a sauce to thicken the sauce. Once the sauce boils, the sauce starts to thicken thanks to the slurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1924mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Tom

      Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (17)
      Was really glad to find this recipe and just gave it a try. I'll agree with another commenter about the sweetness. I dialed back from the 1 cup of brown sugar called for here to 3/4 cup, and would dial it back even a little more next time. I'd also definitely encourage folks to note the recommendation to use low-sodium soy sauce.

      I used more veggies than called for (probably about twice as much) and really enjoyed having them in there. It probably seems like I've made a bunch of notes in here, but I ate my full plate in like...four minutes. And would definitely make this again!

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    2. Debbie

      Heading back home from WDW and can’t wait to try this recipe!!! Can you specify which Yakisoba noodles you use? Are they the flavored ones?

      Reply

    3. Luna

      Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (18)
      Way, way, way too sweet. I halved the amount of sugar and it still was way too sweet. Really lovely sauce, just needs to be taken back a bit.

      Reply

    4. Jess

      Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (19)
      Delicious! We loved this recipe and will be adding it to our dinner rotations!

      Reply

      • Sarah Mock

        Jess, I am so glad to hear you will be adding this recipe to your dinner rotation! It is one of my favorites!

        Sarah

        Reply

    Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (2024)

    FAQs

    What is yakisoba sauce made of? ›

    What is Yakisoba Sauce Made Of? Yakisoba sauce is a sweet, savory, and tangy mix of soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings. Some yakisoba sauce recipes include oyster sauce, which has a more rich umami flavor. I also added sriracha to my yakisoba sauce because I like things a little spicy!

    What kind of noodles are used in yakisoba? ›

    Yakisoba (Japanese: 焼きそば, [jakiꜜsoba], transl. 'fried noodle'), is a Japanese noodle stir-fried dish. Usually, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, but soba in yakisoba are Chinese-style noodles (chuuka soba) made from wheat flour, typically flavored with a condiment similar to Worcestershire sauce.

    Is yakisoba gluten free? ›

    Yakisoba is a Japanese dish that literally means "fried noodles". It's one of my absolute favourite Japanese dishes, and it's not hard to create gluten free (and vegan). Something quite lucky about soba noodles is that they are traditionally made out of pure buckwheat, meaning that they are naturally gluten free.

    What do Hawaiians call noodles? ›

    In Hawaii's contemporary pidgin language, saimin has become a hyponym or blanket term for noodle soups, particularly instant ramen (e.g., "And one day, I come home from school and Blu and Maisie are eating dry saimin sprinkled with the soup stock").

    What are the hard noodles called in Chinese food? ›

    Mein gon (面干 miàn-gān), informally referred to as crunchy noodles or crunchy chow mein, are a type of noodle-shaped cracker (or dried biscuit) used in American Chinese cuisine.

    What is special about yakisoba? ›

    Yakisoba's irresistible appeal lay in its perfect balance of flavors, textures, and its humble origins. The true magic, however, lies in the sauce. There are many different recipes, but yakisoba sauce has been refined over generations, and is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy.

    What flavor is yakisoba noodles? ›

    Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that's seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce. Use any proteins you like—pork, chicken, shrimp, or calamari. For vegetarians, just swap it with tofu or shiitake mushrooms.

    What noodle can I substitute for yakisoba? ›

    Ramen noodles are the most similar to yakisoba noodles and are a great substitute. If you can get your hands-on fresh ramen, use that, or even fresh chow mein; otherwise instant/dried ramen noodles are super easy to find at your local grocery store.

    Which is better yakisoba or udon? ›

    Which is Healthier, Udon or Soba? With its wholegrain like appearance and buckwheat heavy base, Soba is the healthier choice when it comes to your Asian noodle game. This is because buckwheat is lower in carbohydrates and lower in calories so it's a good choice for those trying to cut back.

    Is there MSG in yakisoba? ›

    Noodle Ingredients: Wheat flour, Water, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Salt and Artificial color Yellow #5. Sauce Base Ingredients: Sugar, Salt, MSG, Caramel color, Dehydrated Worcestershire Sauce, Spices.

    What are the ingredients in Costco yakisoba noodles? ›

    Cooked Yakisoba Noodles (Water, Wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Salt), Cabbage, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt), Soybean Oil, Carrots, Broccoli, Chinese Pea Pods, Sugar, Water Chestnuts, Contains Less than 2% of: Edamame Soybeans, Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus, Red Bell Peppers, Water, Cornstarch, Salt, Sesame Oil, Garlic ...

    Are yakisoba noodles healthy? ›

    Yes, yakisoba can be a healthy dish. It is primarily made with stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and protein, which provide essential nutrients. However, it's important to be mindful of portion sizes and the amount of oil used during cooking.

    What are Chinese soft noodles made of? ›

    Chinese noodles are generally made from either wheat flour, rice flour, or mung bean starch, with wheat noodles being more commonly produced and consumed with the ancient wooden noodles mold technology in northern China and rice noodles being more typical of southern China.

    What are Korean sweet potato noodles made of? ›

    Sweet potato noodles are a type of glass (vermicelli) noodles made from sweet potato starch. They are gluten-free by nature. The noodles are usually sold in dried form and you'll need to boil them (or soak them) to rehydrate before using. Once rehydrated, they have a chewy and silky texture with a very mild taste.

    What are arrowroot noodles made of? ›

    These noodles use kudzu starch, or “Japanese arrowroot.” However, there is a slight distinction between kudzu and arrowroot based on the type of root from which the powder is sourced. Kudzu is superior to arrowroot as a thickening agent.

    What are plant based noodles made of? ›

    Wheat, buckwheat and rice noodles are all common and on their own present no dangers for a vegan as they are all plant-based. This can also be true for less-common noodles made with seaweed, acorn or mung bean. Egg noodles, on the other hand, clearly are not suitable for vegans as they combine their flour with egg.

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