This Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl is so easy to make and uses very simple ingredients already in your pantry. It’s oil-free, delicious, and ready in as little as 5 MINUTES!

I love spicy Asian noodles of any kind. Chinese Spicy Noodles. Korean Spicy Noodles. Thai Spicy Noodles. Japanese Spicy Noodles. Get the picture? And, this Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl is, hands down, my absolute favorite. It’s simple, fast, and absolutely delicious. No one will believe it’s not take-out or delivery. Yes, it’s that good.
This spicy Asian noodles recipe has a bit of heat with just a hint of sweetness and it’s sure to be an amazing addition to your midweek dinner table. If you’ve been looking for easy noodle recipes with few ingredients then look no further. Are you ready? Let do this!
Spicy Noodle Sauce
The secret to the dish is the amazing spicy noodle sauce. It uses 3 very simple pantry staples – soy sauce, maple syrup, and sriracha – to create the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. A there’s a little bit of cornstarch to help the sauce thicken once it’s mixed in with the noodles.
How To Make Spicy Asian Noodles
- First, cook your Asian brown rice noodles according to the directions on the package. And, prepare your sauce while the noodles cook. Simply whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Once the noodles are finished cooking, drain and add them back to the saucepan. Then, pour the spicy noodle sauce over then noodles and stir until the sauce thickens.
What Kind Of Noodles Should I Use?
I love using Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles because they cook fast and easy. But, truthfully, any pasta noodle will work for this recipe. You can use spaghetti, linguine, or even fettuccine.

Tips & Tricks For Making Spicy Asian Noodles
- Garnish: Additions like peanuts, cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, and lime really elevate the flavors of this dish. So, don’t be afraid to use them.
- Additions: Try adding steamed veggies, easy baked tofu, or grilled tofu to make this dish even heartier.
- Pasta: Any long pasta works. This is also a great dish for using leftover pasta from the fridge.
- Versatility: These spicy Asian noodles can be served hot, cold, or room temperature.
- Adjust The Heat: You can omit the sriracha if spicy ain’t yo’ thang. If you want more heat sprinkle a little red pepper on the noodles.
You will love this Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl. It’s…
- Fast & easy
- Spicy with a hint of sweetness
- Versatile
- Perfect for a midweek meal
- Filling
- Absolute delicious!
Looking for more Asian inspired recipes? Be sure and try my Sweet Chili Garlic Instant Pot Noodles, Five Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce, or Thai Spaghetti.

If you try this recipe be sure and let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #shaneandsimple on Instagram. Peace, grace, and good vibes.
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5-Minute Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 5 mins.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl is so easy to make and uses very simple ingredients already in your pantry. It’s oil-free, delicious, and ready in as little as 5 MINUTES!
Ingredients
- 4-ounces Asian brown rice noodles (you can also use whole wheat spaghetti if you like)
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha
- ½ tsp cornstarch
Suggested Toppings (optional)
- Chopped Green Onion
- Chopped Peanuts
- Sesame Seeds
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.
- As the noodles cook, make the sauce by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until everything is combined. Set to the side and wait for the noodles to finish cooking.
- Once the noodles are finished cooking, drain and add them back to the sauce pan.
- Pour the sauce into the noodles and stir until the sauce covers the noodles and thickens.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings and enjoy.
Notes
You can make this less spicy simply by reducing the amount of Sriracha or leave out altogether.
Any long pasta will work for this dish.
The recipe can be scaled very easily in order to accommodate more servings.
- Category: One Bowl
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: asian noodle bowl, spicy asian noodles, spicy asian noodle recipe, spicy noodles recipe

Thanks for this wonderfully simple recipe! Yummy! 😊
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So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!!!
Eating it as I write the Comment. Super easy and really good added Snow Peas and baked Tofu. Keeper in my Book
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Do you see an issue with adding more veggies, e.g. broccoli, snow oeas, etc?
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Absolutely NOT! I like creating blank canvases that get people started. Go crazy:)
Oh my gosh! A friend showed up unexpectedly at lunch time, so what to make that was fast and that I had all the ingredients for; this was it! I quadrupled the sauce with a bag of rice noodles and added sautéed onions, red bell pepper, carrots and mushrooms. Fantastic. Three of us ate the entire batch. Delicious and lots of compliments. So nice to have a quick recipe with items always have on hand. Thanks Shane!
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That’s so great!
Wow, so good! I had to make with half the Sriracha as I’m super sensitive to spicy-hot stuff and it just hit my threshold for spice, while Hubby enjoyed it *thoroughly* and added some more Sriracha to his bowl. Thanks for yummy easy healthy dishes!
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Superb! Delicious and easy to prepare!
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Saw this recipe on your Facebook page. I quickly stir fried up some broccoli and kale, tossed in some leftover pasta and poured over a double (didn’t double the siracha) batch if sauce. I cleaned up while the sauce thickened. Lunch was ready in 15 minutes and it was delicious! Will definitely be making this sauce over and over!
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This is excellent. I can’t get over how good it is. Thank you so much!
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Just made this for the first time and it was SO good!! Love how quick and easy this was to make too. I garnished it with cilantro and it was amazing! Thank you for another solid recipe.
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Thanks, Shane, for another easy, delicious recipe! I quadrupled the recipe (just doubled the sriracha, used a full box of brown rice noodles, and water sautéed sliced onion, red bell pepper, celery, and broccoli. Also added your easy baked tofu. Heated it all up together and topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. So yummy — definitely a keeper recipe!
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This is awesome! Easy to make and so flavorful. It satisfies my spicy cravings and isn’t overly sweet. I added some broccoli but next time I’m going to saute other veggies to go with it. Thanks so much for a great recipe.
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Thank you, Marsha!!!