(guest post by Jin Chen)
For me noodles are essential. Wherever I am in the world, when I am hungry and not familiar with local dishes, noodles are the go-to dish — they can hardly go wrong.
Noodles are popular in Asia, with a wide variety of types of noodles and recipes. Here are 5 of them, none of which are too difficult to make. (click on the titles to get access to the recipes)

Beyond Ramen: 9 Japanese Noodle Recipes to Know Right Now
I love Japanese ramen broth, but you can actually get quality noodles in soup form, dry, hot or cold.
CHONGQING HOT AND SOUR GLASS NOODLE SOUP (SUAN LA FEN)
This is a must try for spicy food lovers. A classic dish from south-west China.
Bam-i
Its origin may be Chinese but the Filipinos definitely know their way around a dish. Amazing!
Easy Gluten-Free Vegan Thai Fried Rice Noodles
Thai fried noodles have almost become a staple both at home and at casual eateries. Here is a recipe for those looking for a gluten-free dish.
ASIAN GARLIC NOODLES
I have only tried Chinese onion noodles and Western garlic noodles. But it seems like it’s time to explore this fusion Asian garlic noodles. It only takes 20 minutes to make, and is vegetarian friendly.