Ramen Box Contents

This ramen box features Miso Ramen from "Men-gumi" in Miyagi Prefecture and Tsukemen from "Maruwa," a popular shop in Aichi Prefecture.

Men-gumi Miso Ramen

The miso ramen, curated by the renowned "Men-gumi," consistently ranks among the top in popularity in Miyagi. This dish is addictively flavorful, with a rich and deep miso broth. Garlic oil is used to sauté various spices and vegetables to bring out their aroma, and the carefully selected miso is combined with pork bone broth and a light niboshi (dried sardine) soup, creating a rich and profound taste. The dish is completed with thick, chewy noodles, making it a labor of love from the chef. You can enjoy the taste of this popular shop, known for its long lines even in the cold climate.

Maruwa Karoku Tsukemen

"Maruwa" in Aichi Prefecture was founded by Karoku Sakaguchi, who collaborated with Kazuo Yamagishi, the pioneer of tsukemen and founder of Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken, in the "Marucho" group in Ogikubo, Tokyo. "Karoku Tsukemen," which continues the tradition of tsukemen with a Maruwa-style twist, features a light soup with a perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, and spiciness that spreads in your mouth, with the bold flavor of fish flakes following closely. It’s highly praised as a taste you can enjoy every day without getting tired of it. The medium-thick noodles, made with luxurious Hokkaido wheat, perfectly complement the soup.

Toppings for Each Ramen

• Men-gumi Miso Ramen
• Menma (Bamboo Shoots): Take out the required amount from the pouch. Store the remaining in the refrigerator after opening.
• Dried Seaweed: It is sensitive to moisture, so use it up after opening.
• Garlic chips: Take out the amount you‘ll be using. After opening, please store in a dry place.
• Maruwa Tsukemen
• Menma (Bamboo Shoots): Take out the required amount from the pouch. Store the remaining in the refrigerator after opening.
• Dried Seaweed: It is sensitive to moisture, so use it up after opening.
• Bonito flakes: It is sensitive to moisture, so use it up after opening.

In addition to the toppings provided, adding fresh ingredients like green onions will make the ramen even more delicious. Enjoy your ramen with your favorite toppings to create a vibrant dish.

How to cocking

• Men-gumi Miso Ramen

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for about 2 min 30 sec(adjust the cooking time to your preferred noodle firmness).
2. Dilute the soup with approximately 300ml of hot water.
3. Transfer the noodles to a colander, shake off the water, and place them in the soup.
4. Top with menma, seaweed, and tuna flakes to your liking, and it's ready to serve.

 

• Maruwa Karoku Tsukemen

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the noodles for about 9 minutes (adjust the cooking time to your preferred firmness).
2. Dilute the soup with about 150ml of hot water.
3. Drain the noodles using a colander and place them in a separate container from the soup.
4. Add toppings such as menma (bamboo shoots), roasted seaweed, and green onions to your liking, and enjoy.

For those who prefer firmer noodles with a chewy texture, especially with tonkotsu ramen, adjusting the cooking time to about 1 minute should give you the perfect consistency.