#4543: Itsuki Kumamoto Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#4543: Itsuki Kumamoto Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles!

I’ve reviewed this before, however they have new packaging on this one and I can’t resist – spicy Kumamoto tonkotsu is truly magnificent stuff. Let’s do it!

Itsuki Kumamoto Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#4543: Itsuki Kumamoto Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Says it is meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodles in 500ml water for 3 minutes. Add powder base and stir. Add liquid base. Finally, stir and enjoy!

A bundle of straight noodles.

A sachet of powder soup base.

A sachet of liquid soup base.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added naruttomaki, egg, chashu, shichimi, sesame seed, mung bean sprouts, and spring onion. Noodle has a nice gauge a subtle brittleness. The broth is a  creamy tonkotsu with rich flavor and spicy notes – not very spicy honestly, but in such a way that compliments it’s savoriness. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.   EAN bar code 4901726015308.

Watch me cook on Instant Noodle Recipe Time!

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