Possible Clues:

• Ramen relative
• Noodle served with Japanese curry
• Type of noodle served with tempura
• Japanese wheat noodles
• Hot pot noodle
• Chikara ___ (soup topped with mochi)
• Noodle eaten with mentsuyu
• Thick noodle in Japanese soups
• Japanese food staple
• Noodles served in dashi