Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

I made this with Pad Thai noodles and that did NOT work out so well. There was just way too much noodle and not enough of anything else. I will try this again with other noodles because I loved the flavor of the dressing.

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AdiCroft

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

Kris made it with thick wheat noodles and it was wonderful!

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Jessie Estrada

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009

Awesome, and came together in less than 10 miuntes! I actually halved the recipe and used 2 packs of ramen nooodles that I had on hand. I subbed the peanuts for toasted sesame and used about 3 tbs of lime juice. Instead of red pepper flakes, I added about 2 tbs of sweet Thai chili sauce, only because my hubbys not too big of a spicy eater like me. A hint to those in a hurry and using ramen- place the block of noodles in a microwave safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for 4 minutes- they come out perfect everytime.

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Tina C.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

Living In: Parrish, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

this was good, but not excellent. it felt like there was too much noodle and not enough of other things, so i added some bean sprouts and sesame seed. i think some water chestnuts, napa cabbage, or bell peppers would've made for a more varied texture and more appealing appearance.

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clillian

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Berkeley, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

Substituted green onions for the cilantro and sesame seeds for the peanuts but other than followed the recipe. I must say, i like the traditional Japanese soba soup base (store bought) than i did this one. I will probably not make this again. It wasnt bad though...just not what im use to.

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ALFANN02

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008

I've made this a few times now. It's a keeper! I toasted sesame seeds for it in a pinch substituting the peanuts. Even better! I usually sautee my onions and garlic, fresh ginger and throw in my green beans and julienned carrots before tossing with the noodles and sauce, herbs. Wonderful! ((I'm surprised to see not many others added ginger; it's a must imho!))

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SBR

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008

Yum! What a great recipe. I followed it almost exactly except I added sesame seeds instead of the peanuts, honey instead of brown sugar, Asian chili sauce instead of peppers, and some grated ginger. I also threw in some edamame along with shredded carrots. Just as good, if not better then the restaurants. UPDATE: two days later and its AMAZING!!! Definitely let it sit as long as you can. I wish it would last longer then two days but sadly its all gone:(

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pinkypink

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2008

I used thin spaghetti noodles and it turned out really well, great mix of flavors.

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KATEFOODFUN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Living In: High Point, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008

delicious and simple! lends itself to many variations--add meat or tofu, more veggies, etc. holds well for a day or two.

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Laurel

Home Town: Garberville, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008

I've been looking for a recipe like this to duplicate a salad we buy in our local deli. This recipe is even better and so much less expensive to make myself. I followed the recipe exactly the first time and after that I used pasta instead of soba noodles. It's so easy and delicious. Thank you!!!

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