These noodles are awesome! Whole grain, but doesn't feel like "settling" at all in terms of texture or flavor. They've got a nice springy bite and a decent subtle flavor. They also look really cool, which can be a neat color contrast to other parts of the dish, especially vibrant green herbs or vegetables.

The one issue I have with them is that they tend to stick to each other really easily when cooking, which can lead to some parts having an uneven texture. I think this is pretty common with rice noodles, so I'll probably get better at it over time.

When I first found Lotus Foods these noodles were the first thing I bought. Cooked properly they make a perfect chewy noodle for hot or cold dishes, soups or stir frys, salads or anything you can imagine!

Cooking them properly is a learning curve. You must allow them to cascade into the water then stir immediately or they end up clumped together. If you live at a higher altitude you have to learn the correct cooking time by trial and error. 30 second to short they are undercooked, 30 second to long they will break up as you eat. Once you have the timing down it is easy to always had perfect noodles!

All things considered these are my favorite gluten free noodles, I can't always get them in my small town so I am happy to find this site!