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

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    Ohana Noodles Recipe {Copycat Disney Yakisoba} (2024)

    FAQs

    What kind of noodles for yakisoba? ›

    Yakisoba does not use buckwheat soba noodles. Instead, it uses mushi chukamen (蒸し中華麺), which are steamed Chinese-style noodles made from wheat flour, kansui, and water. These noodles have a yellowish color due to the kansui but are not egg noodles.

    Does Ohana have noodles? ›

    ʻOhana offers 2 distinct dining experiences: Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch. An all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner featuring Hawaiian-flavored specialties, including our legendary ʻOhana Noodles (Characters do not appear at dinner)

    Is yakisoba spicy? ›

    Yakisoba sauce is salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and deeply satisfying as it envelops every nook and cranny of the stir-fried noodles. In authentic yakisoba, the main ingredient of the sauce is chūno sōsu, a popular Japanese condiment used as a marinade, salad dressing and dip.

    What does yakisoba taste like? ›

    It has the irresistible salty-sweet soft-crispy taste and texture of junk food, but in essence it's a healthy pile of stir-fried cabbage and onions with some noodles mixed in—crowned with a mess of condiments and toppings. It's a quick meal that's easy to cook in both Japanese and American kitchens.

    Can I substitute spaghetti noodles for yakisoba noodles? ›

    If you can't find yakisoba noodles, the best substitute is another fresh refrigerated noodle, like ramen noodles. If your refrigerated aisle doesn't have any fresh noodles, then in the Asian aisle you can typically find dried noodles like udon or somen. Surprisingly, spaghetti noodles also work just fine!

    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 do Hawaiians call noodles? ›

    While ramen is a favorite dish on the continental U.S. thanks to modern chefs such as David Chang, saimin remains Hawai'i's go-to noodle soup. The word “saimin” is thought to be Cantonese (supposedly sai meaning thin and min meaning noodles).

    What does Ohana serve? ›

    Dinner with Hawaiian Hospitality

    Unwind in a dining room brimming with tikis and tropical greenery as you savor delicious dishes like grilled teriyaki beef, spicy peel-n-eat shrimp, grilled chicken and ʻOhana Noodles. Plus, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with pineapple coconut bread pudding and vanilla ice cream.

    What are Hawaiian noodles? ›

    The classic comfort food of Hawai'i is a bowl of Saimin Noodles. It is served in a savory clear broth and garnished with barbecued char sui pork, kamaboko, and crisp, juicy green onions.

    Is ramen or yakisoba healthier? ›

    Soba is made from buckwheat, which is far higher in protein and vitamins than udon or ramen, which are mainly wheat.

    What is special about yakisoba? ›

    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. The sauce is sometimes made from a mix of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, and a dash of sugar.

    What is the most popular yakisoba? ›

    Sosu yakisoba is the most popular variation of yakisoba. It is prepared by stir-frying Chinese noodles and other ingredients, such as vegetables, then seasoning them with Worcester sauce or oyster sauce.

    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.

    What is the Chinese version of yakisoba? ›

    Lo mein is similar to yakisoba, the dish our noodles were designed for, but the sauce is as simple as oyster sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce, rather than a more complex, fruit-based concoction you find with yakisoba.

    What is the difference between ramen and yakisoba? ›

    So while yakisoba is this sizzling, stir fried, big bowl of crispy noodles, ramen is a really comforting, like, soul warming bowl of noodles with broth. and a wide array of toppings.

    Does yakisoba use ramen noodles? ›

    It consists of stir-fried noodles typically made from wheat flour, known as chukamen noodles, which are similar to ramen noodles but without the broth. The dish is commonly prepared with a variety of colorful vegetables.

    What kind of noodles do they use at Hibachi? ›

    Hibachi (commonly misspelled as “habachi” or “hibatchi”) or teppanyaki noodles are traditionally made with yakisoba noodles.

    Are ramen and yakisoba noodles the same? ›

    Yakisoba noodles are the same noodles used in ramen, a popular Japanese noodle soup. In some areas of Japan (mainly the f*ckuoka Prefecture), yakisoba features thick, chewy udon noodles instead of wheat noodles (in a dish called yaki udon).

    Are yakisoba noodles the same as soba noodles? ›

    Soba and yakisoba are two different types of Japanese noodles. Soba is a thin, buckwheat noodle that is often served cold with a dipping sauce or in a broth. Yakisoba, on the other hand, is a thicker noodle made from wheat flour and often stir-fried with vegetables and meat to create a dish that is served hot.

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