[ 2 Packs ] Hime Japanese Dried Somen Noodles, 28.21-Ounce

Well, it's a bit pricey. I sort of hesitated, but I knew this particular product is very delicious, so I bought it. The noodles have very good texture, nice al dente, and flavor is good too. I used to buy Tomoshiraga brand, because it's a lot cheaper, but you get what you paid for. Tomoshiraga is edible, but the texture is awful. You'll never get good al dente.This one is pretty close to what I know from Japan where I grew up.

Pros: Smooth texture, flavorful by itself, obviously a better quality somen than its cheaper counterparts which is not a surprise since it's made in Japan.Cons: Pricey but if you want quality, you'll get what you pay for.I'd purchase it again.

This product was perfect for the noodle salad I wanted to make!

I bought the 2 Pack of Hime Japanese Dried Somen Noodles, 28.21-Ounce.These noodles are pretty tasty, but they are very salty!DO NOT ADD SALT IN YOUR COOKING WATER!To remove the saltiness from the noodles, after I cook them at a medium boil for 3 minutes, I rinse them about 4 times in really cold water. then, I let them soak for about a minute or 2 in very cold water. Then, I then rinse them 2 more times. After that, I am very pleased with the flavor and texture for these cold Somen noodles.I do think that for around a $15 price point for 2 packages, these are priced a bit high. No Asian stores near me though so I guess I am paying more for convenience. I love Somen Noodles though, so I just keep buying these. Enjoy!

Quite pricey, but it worth the price. Compared to cheaper ones, the texture and taste are very different.

These are authentic Japanese somen noodles. They are great!

This noodle is close to Japanese authentic ones

Buy them whenever you see them because they're an import and I'm always afraid they'll be a shortage. They cook quickly in a small pot of broth, 32 ounces of broth,,,they only take seconds to cook, then add a boiled egg opened and laid atop the noodles, add a handful of sliced up scallions, use the organic ones from Whole Foods, they're the best. You can add some meat if you want and have a steaming bowl of noodles with veg....filling and healthy and so delicious.