Picnic Pick-up - April 2024
Ramen embodies a unique vibe, and this spring, we extend an invitation to savor ramen beneath the blooming Sakura trees. These ramen offerings are curated to be the ideal choice for you to bring along with a Thermos brimming with hot water, allowing you to prepare a comforting bowl of ramen in nature. It’s a refreshing way to enjoy this cultural phenomenon.
Nisshin Raou Noukou Miso from Nisshin
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, pork, chicken, soy, sesame, gelatin Cooking time: 5 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out 3 bags. 2. Open the dried ingredients bag over the noodles, pour boiling water up to the indicated line, cover, and place the liquid soup on top of the lid to warm. 3. After 5 minutes, loosen the noodles, open powder and liquid soup, stir well, and enjoy. Regularly voted as one of the most popular ramen series in Japan, Raou from Nissin has a lot of tasty cups to pick from. We went for this rich miso (濃厚味噌), which features straight noodles that have a nice texture and pair well with the rich miso soup. The flavors are elevated thanks to a pork bone base and sesame seed, as well as a hint of red chili peppers and chili oil for a tangy spiciness. Now I am hungry…
Maru chan Menzukuri Shoyu Tonkotsu from Toyo Suisan
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, chicken, pork, gelatin Cooking time:5 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out 3 bags. 2. Open the dried ingredients bag over the noodles, pour boiling water up to the indicated line, cover, and place the liquid soup on top of the lid to warm. 3. After 5 minutes, loosen the noodles, open powder and liquid soup, stir well, and enjoy. After something a little spicy, here we got a mellow soy sauce tonkotsu (醤油とんこつ) soup that combines the flavor of pork bones with the richness of soy sauce and vegetables. For that type of broth, tsurukoshi non-fried noodles (つるコシノンフライ中細麺) go very well. They are lighter and fit well with the slightly creamy broth.
Sapporo Ichiban Shoyu Donburi Jidori from Sanyo Shokuhin
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, sesame, soy, chicken, pork, gelatin Cooking time: 3 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out 2 bags. 2. Open those two bags, pour boiling water up to the indicated line, and cover. 3. After 3 minutes, loosen the noodles, stir well, and enjoy. A modern take on a classic dish: this flavorful ramen combines the flavor of "Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavored Donburi" with the flavor of Jidori stock. They used local chicken from Hakata (はかた地どり), in Fukuoka prefecture, to prepare the dashi that gives the soup its unique flavor. The noodles have a subtle taste, and a relatively firm texture. For the toppings, you’ll find a combination of minced chicken, egg, and green onion. Sapporo Ichiban is a classic choice for an energizing boost
Nisshin Menshokunin Yuzu Shio from Nisshin
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, pork, chicken, mackerel, soy, sesame Cooking time: 4 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out 3 bags. 2. Open the dried ingredients and powder soup over the noodles, pour boiling water up to the indicated line, cover, and place the seasoning oil on top of the lid to warm. 3. After 4 minutes, loosen the noodles, open seasoning oil, stir well, and enjoy. Quite rare in the instant noodle world: whole grain combined noodles! We couldn’t pass on those and their wheat aroma, which, paired with the umami of kelp, a hint of shio (salt). Additionally, the noodles have a delightfully 'mochi mochi' texture. Aptly named 'Menshokunin,' which translates to 'noodle expert,' it lives up to its name. What makes this cup really special is the refreshing yuzu scent that will steam out of the bowl as soon as you pour some hot water over it, giving you an early summer aroma!
Cup Noodle BIG from Nisshin
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, shrimp, pork, chicken, soy, sesame Cooking time: 3 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid. 2. Pour boiling water up to the indicated line, and cover. 3. After 3 minutes, loosen the noodles, stir well, and enjoy. The one and only: the original Cup Noodle, but BIG! It comes with the classic Nissin noodles, smooth and tasty. Together with this month’s mystery meat (none other than seasoned minced pork), minced pork (seasoned pork), shrimp, egg, and green onion. As a purchaser and a planner, we have been eating many cup ramens, but this would be our all-time favorite after all.
Nomihosu Ippai Hakata Seabura Tonkotsu Ramen from Acecook
Allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, sesame, soy, chicken, pork Cooking time: 2 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take out the liquid soup bag. 2. Pour boiling water up to the indicated line, and cover. 3. After 2 minutes, loosen the noodles, open liquid soup, stir well, and enjoy. The Nomihosu Ippai series (飲み干す一杯) will make you feel like you're traveling across Japan! This tonkotsu ramen comes with noodles that have a firm texture, making it typical of tonkotsu ramen from Hakata (博多). They are perfect for the rich pork bone soup with a well-balanced blend of multiple types of pork extracts with unique tastes and aromas, allowing you to enjoy its richness. You’ll find some extra pork back fat from a topping bag that comes with the item, which will add a hint of flavor, giving you a near ramen restaurant experience! This cup is topped with flavorful sesame seeds, garlic, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, and green onions for a nice color.
Numaru Koshou Nagasaki fu Chanpon from Touyou Suisan
Allergens: shrimp, wheat, egg, dairy, squid, sesame, soy, chicken, pork, gelatin Cooking time: 4 minutes How to cook: 1. Remove half of the lid and take the seasoning oil bag. 2. Pour boiling water up to the indicated line, and cover. 3. After 4 minutes, loosen the noodles, open seasoning oil, stir well, and enjoy. Numaru (沼る) is a slang term used to mean to be passionate about, to be absorbed in, to be addicted to, to be immersed in, to be immersed in something. Numaru Kosho Nagasaki Style Champon is based on the umami of pork, vegetables, and seafood, with a strong kick of pepper to create a delicious Champon soup. The special oil included will further enhance the flavor. Champon is a signature dish from Nagasaki prefecture, known for its creamy soup and a lot of vegetables, especially cabbage! So we recommend you to add cabbage or your favorite veggies to make it even more classic. This is a brand-new release of early 2024, and a flavor nobody outside of Japan has gotten to try yet!
