100% Buckwheat Japanese Style Noodle Cakes. USDA Organic. Wheat & Gluten Free. Kosher. Vegan. Ramen are traditional Japanese style noodle cakes which unfold on cooking. using these quick cooking noodles, a meal can easily be prepared in just a few minutes. Buckwheat - despite its name - is actually wheat free and is derived from a plant related to the rhubarb family. It has a rich, nutty flavour and a high nutritional value. The noodles are hand-crafted in the traditional way and individually portioned and packed for your convenience.