From spicy tuna udon to shrimp curry risotto, seafood and udon noodles are a perfect base for bold, globally inspired flavors. These dishes pair the chewy comfort of Japanese noodles with fresh ...

From garlicky stir-fries to rich broths, shrimp udon is the perfect marriage of bouncy noodles and tender seafood. It’s quick to make, endlessly adaptable, and always comforting. Whether you crave a ...

It’s always difficult to pull myself away from the sushi at this sublime shrine to raw fish, but the rest of the menu, including the cooked dishes, is a treat, too, especially the spicy udon soup ...

At Italian American restaurants, my family always ordered pastas heartened with garlicky seafood broth. Both linguine alla vongole and shrimp scampi were favorites among my clan, as they weren’t too ...

Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites. How good ...

Unpopular opinion: Japan is basically the Italy of Asia — amazing food, sure, but sometimes a bit… bland (at least for my spice-loving palate). Now, before you grab the pitchforks, let me clarify: I’m ...