What The New Tofu Ranking Means For Your Next Noodle Bowl

Some evenings, all you want is a bowl of noodles with a sauce you love. A little heat, crisp cucumber, something savoury on top. That familiar starting point can also be an opportunity to think about what makes a meal work for you.

The recent conversation around tofu and protein gives us a useful reason to revisit that bowl. At JOY K, our suggestion is simple: choose your noodle base for the dish you want to eat, then build the rest of the meal deliberately. Here is how to bring that idea into your kitchen with noodles from our collection.

The research, in context

Why tofu is getting attention

A 2026 Perspective paper introduced the BPI Score, comparing 20 protein foods across environmental, nutritional and accessibility measures. Tofu ranked first at 36 out of 40. This initial model used UK retail data and comparisons per 100 g of protein. It was not a clinical trial, and it did not test JOY K products.^[1]

Choose your noodles and your protein separately

A packet of tofu noodles is a different food from a block of tofu. Its name alone does not tell you how much protein your meal will contain. Check the nutrition label for the exact product and serving size, and choose a distinct protein topping such as firm tofu, eggs, chicken or edamame.

For the noodle base, follow the flavour you feel like eating. Haechomiin Tofu Noodles are one starting point for a bibim-style bowl. Black Bean Noodles offer another direction for a sesame and soy salad. Kelp Noodles and Seaweed Noodles give you more options for cold bowls with crunchy vegetables. All four are available through JOY K.^[3]

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Four ways to start your bowl

Explore Haechomiin noodles at JOY K. Choose the noodle and sauce combination that fits your next meal.

Haechomiin

Tofu Noodles

Try with golden tofu, cucumber and bibim sauce.

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Haechomiin

Black Bean Noodles

Try with edamame, cabbage and sesame soy dressing.

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Haechomiin

Kelp Noodles

Try with cooked egg, crisp vegetables and lime.

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Haechomiin

Seaweed Noodles

Try with cooked chicken, cucumber and fresh herbs.

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Product images show sauce options. Check the selected variant for what is included, and read the noodle and sauce labels separately.

JOY K serving inspiration with tofu noodles, cooked chicken, egg and vegetables — Noodles, a protein topping and vegetables. A serving idea from JOY K.

Build the whole meal

Make room for the whole meal

Singapore’s My Healthy Plate guide suggests a quarter plate of wholegrains, a quarter of protein foods, and half of fruit and vegetables.^[2] Use that as a prompt to look beyond the noodles: what else belongs in this meal?

Low-calorie noodle alternatives do not automatically replace the nutrition of wholegrains. If your meal needs a wholegrain portion, consider a side of brown rice. Add vegetables generously, choose your protein topping and adjust quantities to your appetite. Start with a little sauce, toss well, then taste before adding more. A squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of sesame can change the finish without needing a second full sachet.

At your table

Three noodle bowls to make your own

These are original serving ideas for one, ready for you to adapt. Follow each noodle packet’s preparation and storage directions. Check ingredient and allergen information on both the noodles and the sauce you choose.

Spicy tofu noodle bowl

Golden tofu, cool vegetables and a bibim-style finish. Serves one.

For your bowl

1 packet Haechomiin Tofu Noodles
100 g firm tofu, cubed
½ cucumber and ½ small carrot, cut into thin strips
1 tsp neutral cooking oil
1 tbsp bibim sauce to start, plus 1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds

Bring it together

Prepare the noodles according to the packet. Pat the tofu dry, then pan-sear it in the oil until golden.
Mix the bibim sauce with the vinegar. Toss through the noodles, then add the cucumber and carrot.
Top with the tofu and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust the sauce to suit you.

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Black bean noodle salad with edamame

A sesame and soy combination with plenty of crunch. Serves one.

For your bowl

1 packet Haechomiin Black Bean Noodles
100 g cooked shelled edamame
½ cucumber and ½ cup shredded red cabbage
1 tbsp soy-style noodle sauce to start
1 tsp rice vinegar and ½ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds

Bring it together

Prepare the noodles as directed. Slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl with the cabbage and cooked edamame.
Stir together the sauce, vinegar and sesame oil, then toss with the noodles and vegetables.
Finish with the sesame seeds. Add a little extra vinegar or sauce if you prefer.

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Kelp or seaweed noodle bowl with lime

A fresh-tasting bowl with egg or chicken and herbs. Serves one.

For your bowl

1 packet Haechomiin Kelp or Seaweed Noodles
2 fully cooked eggs, halved, or 90 g cooked chicken, sliced
½ cucumber and ½ cup shredded lettuce
1 tbsp your preferred noodle sauce to start
2 tsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped spring onion or coriander

Bring it together

Prepare the noodles according to the packet, then arrange with the cucumber and lettuce.
Mix the sauce with the lime juice. Toss through the noodle base and add the eggs or chicken.
Scatter over the herbs and taste before adding more dressing. Serve with your preferred side.

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Find your next bowl at JOY K

Start with the flavour you are craving, then choose the noodles, protein and vegetables that fit. Keep your favourite combination in mind for the next shop, and vary one ingredient when you want a change. A cucumber-and-sesame bowl can become tomorrow’s lime-and-herb bowl without needing an entirely new routine.

Explore the noodle collection to compare Haechomiin Tofu, Black Bean, Kelp and Seaweed Noodles, choose your preferred sauce option and plan your next meal.^[3]