Yokote Yakisoba (Thick noodles with sweet sauce and a fried egg)
Sweet sauce and a soft-cooked egg make this Yokote specialty a local favorite.

About Yokote Yakisoba (Thick noodles with sweet sauce and a fried egg)

Yokote Yakisoba is a local specialty from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, loved for its distinctive style and flavor. It is made with thick, straight boiled noodles stir-fried with cabbage and ground pork in a mildly sweet sauce, then topped with a soft-cooked fried egg. Another distinctive touch is the serving of fukujinzuke pickles on the side instead of red pickled ginger.

The dish dates back to the period just after World War II. At the time, an okonomiyaki restaurant in Yokote City was looking for new menu items and worked with a local noodle maker to develop the yakisoba that is now served there. Completed around 1953, it quickly became popular for its affordable price and delicious taste, and was soon offered throughout the city.

The thick noodles, a key ingredient, have a pleasantly chewy texture. Their mildly sweet sauce combines with the runny egg yolk for a mellow flavor. Cabbage and ground pork add texture and savory depth, bringing the dish into balance. It is also a good source of energy.

Yokote Yakisoba’s approachable flavor has made it popular with people of all ages, from children to adults. If you visit Yokote City, be sure to try it there.

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