what is yakisoba

Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that's seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce. It typically includes meat or seafood, as well as vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts, all cooked together in a thick, sweet-savory sauce. The dish first appeared in food stalls in Japan around the 1930s and is a popular street food in the country. It can be made with various proteins such as pork, chicken, shrimp, or calamari, and can also be prepared with tofu or shiitake mushrooms for vegetarians