These easy Teriyaki Noodles are made with tender shiitake mushrooms and bok choy before they’re tossed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a quick and tasty dinner that’s ready in 15 minutes!
Skip the takeout and make this vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles recipe instead! A big ‘ol pile of noodles is tossed with sauteed shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. In just 15 minutes, these saucy noodles are ready to be enjoyed.
Can you believe that the homemade teriyaki sauce is made with only four ingredients? They’re whisked together in a bowl before being drizzled over the teriyaki noodle stir fry. So sweet and savory, the tasty sauce thickens when it hits the heat and coats the noodles effortlessly.
If you love the teriyaki sauce as much as I do, make an extra batch and keep it in your fridge at all times. It’s a delicious glaze for tofu, tempeh, and mushrooms on a Tofu Quinoa Bowl or Vegan Bibimbap!
Recipe features
- Every bite is tender, savory, and just the right amount of salty. Even better than takeout!
- Super flexible! Keep the teriyaki noodles vegan, load on more veggies, or toss in some meat.
- The noodles and veggies are coated in a simple 4-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredient notes:
- Noodles - Almost any long noodle works here. My favorites are brown rice noodles, pad thai noodles, and lo mein noodles, but even spaghetti will work in a pinch.
- Shiitake mushrooms - I love their earthy, umami flavor but you can use cremini or portobello mushrooms instead.
- Bok choy - For that gorgeous pop of green!
- Teriyaki sauce - Made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch. To make it gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Cook the noodles. First, cook your noodles of choice according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water.
Step 2: Sauté the veggies. Next, heat up some oil in a skillet on the stove. Add the mushrooms and sauté. Next, add the bok choy and garlic.
Step 3: Make the sauce. Whisk the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch together in a bowl.
Step 4: Assemble and serve. Turn the heat down and add the noodles into the skillet along with the sauce. Toss everything together. Finally, garnish each bowl of noodles with scallions and sesame seeds, then serve and enjoy!
Expert tips and FAQs
- If the sauce is too thin in the pan with the noodles, you can turn up the heat slightly to help it along.
- If you’re worried about the sauce tasting too salty, feel free to use a little less soy sauce.
- Looking for more topping ideas? Add a fried egg, chili peppers, hot sauce, or crushed nuts on top of each noodle bowl.
- To save time, make the sauce 1 or 2 days ahead of time and keep it in a container in the fridge.
Can it be made gluten free?
There are a few steps you can take to make your teriyaki noodles and sauce gluten free. First, use brown rice, soba, or gluten free ramen noodles. For the sauce, replace the soy sauce with gluten free tamari or even coconut aminos.
What else can I add to this?
The noodles are the real star of this dish, but you can add a few more veggies to make it extra filling. Saute broccoli, spinach, tempeh, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, onions, tofu, cabbage, or carrots along with the mushrooms and bok choy.
Can I make it with meat?
My Asian chicken, steak bites, or shrimp would pair really well in a teriyaki noodle bowl.
What goes with teriyaki noodles?
Besides the piles of vegetables you can add to your bowl of teriyaki noodles, this simple dish was made to be enjoyed with all of your copycat takeout favorites. Serve the noodles with tofu spring rolls, Thai cauliflower steaks, or spicy cucumber salad on the side for a vegan feast.
Storage
- Refrigerator - The leftover noodles will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
These teriyaki noodles are best reheated in a skillet on the stove for a few minutes. You can stir in a little water or soy sauce to help get them back to being “saucy”.
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Teriyaki Noodles
Ingredients
- 8 oz. brown rice noodles see notes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms
- 1 head bok choy chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
for the sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain, then rinse under cold water; set aside.
- Next, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the bok choy and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the bok choy has wilted and the garlic is fragrant.
- While the mushrooms are cooking, make the sauce: whisk the soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Transfer the noodles into the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the sauce into the skillet. Use kitchen tongs to toss everything together until the sauce thickens and everything is coated. NOTE: if the sauce isn't thickening, turn the heat back up to medium.
- Remove skillet from the heat and garnish the noodles with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
NOTE: This post was originally published in February 2016. It was updated with new text and photos in August 2021.
Sara says
So easy to make and so delicious!
Anna says
I added leftover grilled chicken and replaced the mushrooms with zucchini. It was delish and super filling! Thanks so much!
Violet says
I've made this twice already - It's a hit with the fam. I substituted sesame oil with peanut oil and sprinkled sesame seeds on top. Thanks so much for the recipe, it's delicious!
Erin says
Thanks for the feedback, Violet--I'm glad glad you're enjoying it!
SJ Cho says
I know this recipe is sponsored by Kikkoman, but can we substitute Kikkoman Soy Sauce with just regular soy sauce? I live in Korea and they don't sell Kikkoman at the supermarket... And for the rice vinegar can I just use vinegar?
Thanks! Love the recipe
Erin says
Hi! Yes, you can use any brand of soy sauce, and as far as the rice vinegar goes, if you are unable to find any, you should be able to substitute apple cider vinegar with a pinch of sugar as a replacement. Let me know if you try it!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Yummmm, I love myself a big bowl of noodles! This looks delicious, Erin!!
By the way, I think Chinese new year starts on Monday. I know only because that's the day I start collecting red envelopes from family. =P
Erin says
Whooooops! Thanks for that. I even looked it up but must have typed it wrong.
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
I LOVE noodles. Whenever we go out for Thai food, I'm always the one ordering noodles for the table!
My plans for the superbowl are unfortunately working. I have to travel to my client for work on Saturday night, and I'm pretty sure I'll be the only person leaving SF!
Erin says
I hope work was ok though! And if it makes you feel any better, the game wasn't too exciting. Noodles ftw!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
There's one sauce that will always and forever hold the key to my heart, and that's the sweet and sour sauce from McDonald's 😆 Oh man. I know it's horrible for you, but I would literally buy McD's when I was younger JUST for the sauce. That being said... hooray for soy sauce and stir fries!!
Erin says
Hhaha! I thinkkkkk I know the one you're referring to, though I haven't had it in awhile. Pretty much any sweet-sour source is bound to be delicious.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I have thai pho in the slow cooker right now, but now I'm craving Chinese thanks to you! No Super bowl plans here. I'll be studying all weekend! Have a great weekend Erin!
Erin says
Thanks Megan--I hope your weekend was fun despite the studying. And GAH pho sounds so good right about now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
My Asian food addiction has been going strong all month! Literally can't get enough of the cuisine and researching about it and recipes online 😛 Total nerd!
Erin says
Ha that's hilarious. I hope I just made the addiction that much worse 😀
Monica says
annnnnd now I want chinese food. thanks for the recipe, looks delish ! 🙂
Erin says
Thanks Monica!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Soy sauce totally means stir-fry for me, but I love the way it coats noodles, too! This looks delicious!
Erin says
Yes! Soy sauce and stir fry kind of go hand in hand.
Kellen says
These look amazing! I'm actually celebrating the Super Bowl with my boyfriend's roommate who is Chinese and will be hosting a pot luck for Chinese New Year. I think this is the perfect recipe to bring along!
Erin says
Ahhh that's so fun!! let me know if you try/tried it 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
Mmm a warm bowl of noodles sounds so good right now. We'll be watching the super bowl, but I'm not super invested in it this year, so we'll see if I make it past the half-time show!
Erin says
I wasn't invested either, and I felt like the half time show was the best part!