When we say noodles we think sanuki these hiyamugi noodles where hiyamugi literally means cold wheat are long and thin in appearance and slippery in texture best served cold hiyamugi are commonly served on top of a bed of ice with accompaniments such as wasabi and tsuyu dipping sauce on the side whether you are a first time taster or a long term enthusiast sanuki shiseis hiyamugi noodles are hard to beat