Along with a wide selection of udon, rice dishes ... Wang offered us his advice on the vegetables that are optimal for making tempura, noting ones that work well from both a flavor and texture ...

Chewy Japanese udon, savory and umami-rich soup, plus crispy tempura—Chef Rika shows us how to make it all. Also, master the art of making handmade udon from scratch. It's deliciously simple!

Udon is traditionally served as a hot noodle soup topped with scallions, tempura or fried tofu ... and then quickly fry them in vegetable oil so that they're light and crunchy.