Make it at home
How to make Noodle Tikki Burger at home.
Noodle Tikki Burger takes 45 minutes and serves 2 (2 burgers). This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 3 min read
Time
45 minutes
Serves
2 (2 burgers)
Skill
Medium
Method
Fry and stir-fry
What you need
Quantities serve 2 (2 burgers). Make the noodles dry and well seasoned, so they stay inside the bun.
- 2 burger buns, butter for toasting
- 2 vegetable tikki patties (see our veg burger recipe, or ready-made)
- 1 cup cooked hakka noodles, stir-fried with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp chilli sauce and a little vinegar
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp Schezwan or chilli sauce
- Lettuce leaves and thin onion rings
- Oil for frying
Step by step
The noodles should be dry and almost sticky, not wet.
Prepare the noodles
Boil the noodles, drain well, and stir-fry on high heat with the soy sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar. Keep tossing until all the liquid has evaporated, then cool slightly.
Crisp the patties
Fry or reheat the tikki patties until golden and crisp on both sides.
Mix the sauce
Stir the mayonnaise and the hot sauce together in a small bowl.
Toast the buns
Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast until golden.
Build
Spread the sauce on both halves. On the bottom, layer lettuce, the patty, a mound of noodles and the onion rings.
Close and serve
Add the top bun, press gently and serve hot.
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Tips for a better result
Dry noodles and a firm patty hold the burger together.
- Cook the noodles until very dry. Anything wet will leak through the bun.
- Keep the portion of noodles modest, so the bun can close.
- Eat it within a few minutes of assembling.
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Mistakes to avoid
Common problems:
- Wet noodles that soak the bun.
- Piling on too many noodles, so the burger slides apart.
- Building it ahead, so the bun goes soggy.
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Shopping for it in Canada
Almost all of it comes from a supermarket.
- Noodles: dried wheat noodles or chow mein noodles.
- Patty: use our veg burger patty recipe or a ready-made vegetable patty from the freezer aisle.
- Sauces: Sriracha and sweet chilli sauce work as a stand-in for Schezwan.
- Buns: sturdy brioche or potato buns.
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Or let us make it
It needs a patty and a noodle stir-fry and a careful build, which is a lot of work for a single burger. Noodle Tikki Burger is $9.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Noodle Tikki Burger take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish for 2 (2 burgers).
Can I make Noodle Tikki Burger ahead of time?
Make the patties and noodles ahead and reheat both. Assemble just before eating.
Can I use instant noodles?
Yes. Cook instant noodles with less water, drain, and stir-fry them with the sauces. It is quick, but the texture is softer.
What do I serve with Noodle Tikki Burger?
Fries and a cold, fizzy drink.
Where can I order Noodle Tikki Burger in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Noodle Tikki Burger is $9.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.