thick noodles; thick pasta
Refers to noodles or pasta with a thick cross-section, such as udon, fettuccine, or thick ramen. Used in cooking and menu contexts.
The thick noodles at this ramen shop are very satisfying.
With pasta, thick noodles hold the sauce better.
Compound of 太 (ふと, 'thick') and 麺 (めん, 'noodle'). The reading ふとめん is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.