Name: Tsukimi Udon Recipe: Easy Japanese Moon-Viewing Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 portions Yutaka Frozen Kano Udon; 500ml Water; 12g Udon Soup Powder; 1 tsp Yutaka Reduced Salt Gluten Free Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Yutaka Mirin Seasoning; 2 Eggs; 2g Yutaka Dried Wakame Seaweed; 1 sheet Yutaka Roasted Seaweed Sushi Nori Half; Approximately 20g Spring onion

Tsukimi Udon Recipe: Easy Japanese Moon-Viewing Noodles

2Serving375kcalMainsEasyJapanese

2026.09.03

Written by: Shop Yutaka Admin

Tsukimi Udon is a comforting Japanese noodle dish topped with an egg, with the round yellow yolk representing the moon.

It is simple to prepare and makes a particularly easy way to turn Tsukimi into a family experience at home.

This version uses Yutaka Frozen Kano Udon in a warming broth made with Shimaya Udon Soup Powder, with a little Yutaka Reduced Salt Soy Sauce and Yutaka Mirin Seasoning for extra depth.

Wakame, spring onion and roasted nori are arranged around the egg so that the golden yolk remains the centrepiece — your own full moon in a bowl.

Ingredients

Cooking Steps

1. Rehydrate the Wakame

Place the dried wakame in cold water and leave for approximately 10 minutes, or prepare according to the instructions on the pack.

Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.

2. Prepare the Toppings

Finely slice the spring onion.

Using clean kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the roasted nori into thin strips.

Set both aside.

3. Make the Udon Soup

Pour 500ml water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat slightly and add:

12g Shimaya Udon Soup Powder
1 tsp Yutaka Reduced Salt Soy Sauce
2 tsp Yutaka Mirin Seasoning

Stir well until dissolved.

Keep the broth hot over a low heat while you prepare the noodles.

4. Heat the Frozen Udon

Prepare the Yutaka Frozen Kano Udon according to the instructions on the pack.

Once heated through, gently loosen the noodles.

Drain if necessary.

5. Divide Between Bowls

Place one portion of hot udon into each serving bowl.

Use your chopsticks to make a small space in the centre of the noodles.

This will help keep the egg in place.

6. Add the Egg

Carefully crack one egg into the centre of each bowl.

Try to keep the yolk intact so that it remains round and clearly visible.

This golden yolk represents the Tsukimi moon.

7. Pour in the Hot Soup

Slowly pour the hot udon soup around the outside of the egg rather than directly over the yolk.

This helps keep your “moon” intact while gently warming the egg.

If you prefer your egg more thoroughly cooked, you can use a cooked or poached egg instead.

8. Finish Your Moon-Viewing Udon

Arrange the rehydrated wakame, spring onion and strips of nori around the egg.

Try to leave the centre of the bowl relatively clear so that the yellow yolk remains the focal point.

Serve immediately while hot.

Tips

1. Make the Egg the Centrepiece
The visual idea behind Tsukimi Udon is simple: the yolk represents the moon.
Creating a small space in the noodles before adding the egg will help keep it in the centre of the bowl.

2. Pour the Soup Around the Egg
Do not pour the hot broth directly onto the yolk. Add it gently around the outside to help the egg retain its shape.

3. Adjust the Soup to Taste
Shimaya Udon Soup Powder already contains seasoning, so this recipe uses only a small amount of additional soy sauce.
Taste the broth before adding any further seasoning.

4. Do Not Overdo the Wakame
Dried wakame expands significantly once rehydrated. Around 2g is enough for two bowls.

5. Add the Nori Last
Add the roasted nori just before serving to preserve more of its aroma and texture.

6. Prefer a More Cooked Egg?
You can replace the freshly cracked egg with a poached egg or another cooked egg that still leaves the yellow yolk visible.

Make It a Family Tsukimi Night

Ask the children what the egg yolk reminds them of before explaining that it represents the autumn moon.

Pair the udon with homemade Tsukimi Dango and spend a little time looking for the moon together afterwards.

FAQ

Q.What is Tsukimi Udon?

A.Tsukimi Udon is a Japanese udon dish topped with an egg. The round yellow yolk is designed to resemble the moon, which gives the dish its name.

Q.What does “Tsukimi” mean?

A.Tsukimi literally means “moon viewing” in Japanese. It is especially associated with the Japanese autumn tradition of appreciating the harvest moon.

Q.Why is there an egg on Tsukimi Udon?

A.The round yellow yolk resembles a bright moon in the night sky, making the dish visually connected with Tsukimi.

Q.Do I have to use a raw egg?

A.No. If you prefer, use a poached or otherwise cooked egg while keeping the yolk visible for the moon-like appearance.

Q.Can I make Tsukimi Udon with frozen udon?

A.Yes. Frozen udon works particularly well because it is quick to prepare and has a satisfyingly chewy texture.

Q.Can I use soba instead of udon?

A.Yes. Use soba noodles with the same moon-inspired egg topping to make Tsukimi Soba.

Q.What toppings go well with Tsukimi Udon?

A.Wakame, spring onion and roasted nori work particularly well. Keeping them around the outside of the bowl allows the egg yolk to remain clearly visible.

Q.Is this Tsukimi Udon vegetarian?

A.No. The Shimaya Udon Soup Powder used in this recipe contains bonito, so this particular version is not vegetarian.