As with somen noodles, they are commonly eaten with a dipping sauce after having been boiled, chilled in ice water or running water, and then rubbed and rinsed in order to remove the sticky starch.
素麺と同様であり、ゆでて氷水や流水で冷し、ぬめりを取るためもみ洗いをしたのち、めんつゆにつけて食べるのが一般的である。