How to Cook Wai Wai Noodles the Nepali Way — 5 Authentic Recipes

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What Is Wai Wai?

Wai Wai is Nepal's most iconic instant noodle brand — and if you've ever been to a Nepali household, you'll know it's so much more than just instant noodles. While many people eat Wai Wai raw straight out of the packet (yes, really!), Nepali cooks have developed a whole range of delicious ways to prepare it — from the famous Wai Wai Sadeko to hot soups and stir-fries.

At MasalaMart, we stock original Wai Wai noodles for UK delivery so you can enjoy authentic Nepali noodle dishes from your own kitchen.

1. Wai Wai Sadeko (Nepali Spicy Noodle Salad)

This is THE classic Wai Wai dish — crushed raw noodles tossed with spices, vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon. No cooking required.

Ingredients:

  • 1–2 packets Wai Wai noodles
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies, finely sliced
  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • Salt to taste
  • The Wai Wai seasoning sachets included in the packet

Method:

  1. Crush the Wai Wai noodles inside the packet before opening
  2. Open the packet and tip crushed noodles into a bowl
  3. Add the seasoning sachets
  4. Add onion, tomato, green chilli, and coriander
  5. Drizzle with mustard oil and squeeze over lemon juice
  6. Mix everything together and serve immediately

Tip: Eat within 5 minutes — the noodles soften quickly from the moisture in the vegetables.

2. Wai Wai Hot Soup (Classic Nepali Style)

The simplest hot preparation — but done properly with fresh aromatics, it's incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet Wai Wai noodles
  • 400ml water or light chicken/vegetable stock
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • 1 egg (optional)
  • Fresh coriander
  • Soy sauce (a dash)
  • Wai Wai seasoning sachets

Method:

  1. Bring water or stock to a boil
  2. Add the noodles and seasoning sachets
  3. Cook for 2 minutes
  4. Crack in an egg and stir for soft scrambled texture, or poach it whole
  5. Top with spring onion and coriander
  6. Add a dash of soy sauce and serve hot

3. Wai Wai Stir-Fry (Taareko Wai Wai)

A more substantial meal — stir-fried noodles with vegetables and your choice of protein.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packets Wai Wai noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • Handful of cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg or 100g cooked chicken/prawns
  • Soy sauce, 1 tbsp
  • Wai Wai seasoning (half a sachet to avoid over-salting)

Method:

  1. Soak noodles in hot water for 1 minute, drain well
  2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan on high heat
  3. Stir-fry garlic and onion for 1–2 minutes
  4. Add carrot and cabbage, stir-fry for 2 minutes
  5. Push vegetables to the side, scramble the egg in the pan
  6. Add noodles, soy sauce, and half the seasoning sachet
  7. Toss everything together on high heat for 1–2 minutes
  8. Serve immediately with fresh chilli or hot sauce

4. Wai Wai with Buff Momo Broth

A Kathmandu street food favourite — leftover momo broth poured over Wai Wai noodles. If you have homemade momo soup, this is the ultimate comfort food.

  • Cook Wai Wai as per packet instructions
  • Pour hot, seasoned momo broth over the noodles
  • Top with a momo or two if you have them
  • Add a spoonful of tomato achar for heat

5. Wai Wai Chaat (Street Snack Style)

Popular at Nepali parties and gatherings — a more elaborate version of Sadeko with extra toppings.

  • Crushed Wai Wai as the base
  • Add boiled chickpeas or puffed rice (beaten chiura)
  • Chopped onion, tomato, cucumber
  • Tamarind chutney or til ko achar
  • Fresh coriander and green chilli
  • Lemon juice and chaat masala

Can You Eat Wai Wai Raw?

Yes — and Nepalis do it all the time! The noodles are pre-cooked during manufacturing, so eating them raw is safe. The Sadeko recipe above is the most popular way to enjoy raw Wai Wai. Many Nepali students in the UK eat it as a quick snack straight from the packet with the seasoning sprinkled over.

Where to Buy Wai Wai in the UK

Wai Wai noodles are hard to find in mainstream UK supermarkets. At MasalaMart we stock Wai Wai for UK delivery — order a multipack and always have them on hand for a quick Nepali snack or meal.

Buy Wai Wai Noodles at MasalaMart → — free UK delivery on orders over £50.

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