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#3249: Sapporo Ichiban Pirikara Kenchin Udon – Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! Here’s what they had to say about this one – ‘Pirikara means little bit spicym and Kenchin refers to a soup dish containing sauteed carrots, burdock root, and various vegetables, The soup is shoyu based kelp, bonito and shiitake mushroom broth, Yawataya Isogoro’s shichimi (7 spice) is one of the most popular shichimi seasonings in Japan, and it has a history of over 270 years in production. This udon introduces you to the special shichimi from Yawataya Isogoro and Kenchin soup. Especially, burdock and shiitake mushrooms in the cup taste delicious, we hope you enjoy this one of a kind udon.’

Sapporo Ichiban Pirikara Kenchin Udon – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains meat. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and cover for 5 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The udon block.

A dry sachet (a rush day – no contents shown – watch video)

A second dry sachet.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added bbq pork, soft egg, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, spring onion, and black sesame seeds. Noodles came out pretty decently – broad, flat udon. The broth was odd – a little sweet, a little spicy, but very earthy. Fascinating. 2.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901734036739.

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#3248: Samyang Foods Tsuyu Soy Sauce Udon – South Korea

So mornings can suck sometimes. Waking up 2 hours late for example. With that, I better get a move on!

Samyang Foods Tsuyu Soy Sauce Udon – South Korea

Here’s the back of the package (click to enlarge). Unsure whether it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodles in 550ml water for 5 minutes. Add in sachets. Finally, stir and enjoy!

A large noodle block.

A wet sachet (no open pics today – just no time – watch the video for more)

A dry flake sachet.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added habanero togarashi, bbq pork, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, and spring onion, Noodles came out very tasty and chewy. They really complimented the broth which had a rich flavor of soy and sweet with just a tiny amount of spicy. The included garnish was on point. Very happy with this. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 8801073113916.

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#3235: Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon – Japan

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! Here’s what they had to say about this one -“Thick and soft udon noodles topped with soft scrambled egg and deep-fried tofu. The simple dashi soup has a flavor of fish. You might want the mild sweetness to complete the ramen touring around Japan.’

Alright let’s give this a try.

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon – Japan

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains fish. To prepare, add boiling water to fill line as well as sachet contents. Cover for 5 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

The noodle block.

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

A dry sachet.

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

A light powder.

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

Loose bits of egg and tofu from the bowl.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, chashu pork, spring onion, and tempura bits.Noodles are broad and fat and soft – fried udon tends to match those stats a lot of the time. Broth is full of scrambled egg bits and has a sweet and bonito hit. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4902881426480.

Myojo Scrambled Egg Udon - Japan

Assorted Japanese Instant Cup Noodles 9 Cups of Yakisoba NT6000013

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#3193: Maruchan Seimen Curry Udon – Japan

Here’s one from Japan Ramen Box – a subscription service out of Japan. Here’s what they have to say about this variety – ‘The curry udon version of Maruchan’s popular noodle series!
Enjoy the natural texture and raw flavors of noodles that have gone through the “raw noodle manufacturing method” to ensure they’re as tasty and delicious and possible! The curry is flavorful and has an added sweetness from onion and pork seasonings, and the smooth, rich noodles only help to bring it all together!’

It’s curry time! Let’s give it a try.

Maruchan Seimen Curry Udon – Japan

Detail of the package (click to enlarge). Contains pork. To prepare, boil noodle block in 550ml water for 3 minutes. Add in sachet contents and stir for 2 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

The udon block.

A large dry sachet.

A lot of curry scented powder.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, Sanyo, spring onion, and chicken baked with Neo-Essence Pepper Salt & NuTek Salt for Life. Udon came out nicely – broad with a nice chew. The broth was thick and stew-like an was so tasty. 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901990511414.

5PX6 pieces Maru-chan Seimen curry udon

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#3172: Samlip Hi-Myon Katsuo Udon – South Korea

Found this one at the HMart at Aberdeen Centre up in Richmond, BC, Canada. This one at this point is a little vexing as I’m having trouble with translation however I’ve asked Facebook folks to help.

Samlip Hi Myon Katsuo Udon – South Korea

Detail of the import/distributor’s sticker (click to enlarge).

Here’s the back of the package (click to enlarge). Contains fish and shrimp. To prepare, add udon and sachet contents to 350ml boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

The udon pouch.

A wet sachet.

A dark liquid.

A dry garnish sachet.

A unique mix.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added green onion and kamaboko. Udon had a flatter shape than most of the fresh pouch varieties usually do. Aside from that, nothing different here I could find. The broth was good – not such a sweetly flavored showing but more savory with better fish taste. Included garnish is vegetable and tempura was good. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 8801068090314.

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#3166: Kinchan Niku Udon With Wakame – Japan

Here’s one from Wes up in northeastern Canada – thanks again! Looks interesting – let’s give it a go!

Kinchan Niku Udon With Wakame – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains meat. To prepare, add in sachets and boiling water to fill line. Cover for 5 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

A dry sachet.

Soup base powder.

A garnish sachet.

Lots of things in here!

Finished (click to enlarge). Added chashu pork, black sesame, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, Spring onion and soft egg. Noodle was quite impressive; I’m not usually a big fan of this style but they did a good job here. Moreover, the broth had a nice taste to it, not overly fishy or sweet. Included fishcake, meat and wakame were in good proportion. 3.75 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4904760010056.

Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond

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Meet The Manufacturer: #3149: Hakubaku Baby Udon – Japan

This isn’t my usual thing – noodles without seasoning. But it seemed interesting to me – udon meant for very small children. I figure hey – maybe little kids might be hitting up my website for suitable varieties? Why not! Let’s check it out.

Hakubaku Baby Udon – Japan

Info from he package (click to enlarge). No salt or animals. To prepare, boil for 9 minutes. Finally, enjoy!

Uncooked baby udon.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, chicken broth, spring onion, and tempura. The udon is short in length and plentiful. Totally could see little kids really going crazy for this stuff! Not scored. JAN bar code 4902571203902.

Hakubaku Baby Safe Udon Noodles 100g x 4pack

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#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon – Japan

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“A fan of seafood? This hot udon soup is for your with its shrimp tempura and notes of seaweed and bonito (tuna) infused in the broth.”

Actually, I’m a big fan of seafood! Let’s see what’s inside.

Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon – Japan

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains shrimp. To prepare, add noodle pouch and boiling water to bowl for 1-2 minutes. Separate noodles. Drain. Add boiling water and sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

The two sides of the lid (click to enlarge).

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

The udon pouch.

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

A dry sachet.

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

A powder flecked with dark bits.

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

A disc of tempura.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, sansyo pepper, and spring onion. The udon is the standard pouch udon – thick and chewy. The broth really hits me more as a bonito broth than a shrimp one, however the tempura disc has a nice shrimp taste to it which when sopped up with the broth lends itself nicely. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901726010549.

#3113: Itsuki Ebi Tempura Udon - Japan

ITSUKI Ramen Spicy Curry Tonkotsu 115g×5 pieces

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#3057: Daikoku Gunma-Chan Udon – Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“Gunma-chan is the official mascot of Gunma prefecture in Japan who takes the form of a gorse due to the region’s historical fame for raising horses. He’s here to bring you a delicious udon topped with scallions, egg, and seaweed.”

If you flip it upside down, it looks like VP Pence eating a stewed egg! Let’s check it out!

Daikoku Gunma-Chan Udon – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Probably contains fish and pork. To prepare, add boiling water fill line and cover for 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

Lots of little bits.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added scallions. The noodles were great – liked the broadness and texture quite a but. The broth has a sweet kitsune kind of taste to it but was less salty. Lots of fried tofu. It ended up being pretty good despite my dislike for this style usually. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4904511006215.

Gunma Museum (Architecture in Detail)

#2988: Yamamoto Nippon No Curry Udon – Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“Looking for a filling feas? Then, this curry udon is for you! Offering two popular Japanese dishes in one, this can be a perfect base for any leftovers you may have in your fridge for a smorgasbord of yummy goodness.”

Curry – let’s get down and give it a try!

Yamamoto Nippon No Curry Udon – Japan

Here’s the back of the package (click to enlarge). Unsure if it contains meat but guessing pork and seafood. To prepare, add noodles to 300ml boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

One of the two noodle pouches – this product has two servings.

The soup base sachet.

The powder base.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added tofu puff, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, shichimi togarashi, scallions, baked chicken with Salt For Life and Pepper, and soft boiled egg. The udon came out very well and was actually slightly engorged which was neat. The broth was a strong salty Japanese curry – very delicious and enjoyable. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4979397390000.

X6 pieces Yamamoto milling Ponpoko ramen soy sauce 6 meals pack

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#2953: Daikoku Hiyashi Tanuki Udon

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“This udon gets its name from ‘tanuki.’ Tanuki refers to ‘raccoon dogs,’ which are figures in Japanese mythology that bring good luck. Tanuki udon is typicality served with tempura bits called tenkasu. Serve this udon cold as a main dish at a spring dinner and perhaps pair it with a plate of gyoza or karage on the side.”

Interesting to see this in a tray form. Let’s take a look!

Daikoku Hiyashi Tanuki Udon – Japan

Detail of the outer wraps (click to enlarge). Unsure whether or not it contains meat. To prepare, add boiling water and solid ingredients sachet and cover for 5 minutes. Drain. Add in cold water and stir. Drain. add in liquid base sachet. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

The liquid base sachet.

Solid ingredients.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added cucumber, hard boiled egg and grape tomato. The noodles hydrated pretty well however were rubbery. The flavor was good – a kind of sweet and sesame affair with a dash of head from the powder. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4904511003429.

Daikoku My Friends Big Gomamiso ramen 105g ~ 12 pieces

This is a prime example of how instant noodles are viewed in the United States – a very confused view. I’m going to see what happens when I share this inn my favorite instant ramen group from Japan – should be interesting

#2952: Sunaoshi Udon Dappe

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“Yuzu is a citrus fruit that looks similar to a lemon. Popular as a flavor in many Asian cuisines, the yuzu soup is partnered with white soy sauce to help the yuzu become more fragrant for your taste buds to enjoy.“

Let’s have a look!

Sunaoshi Udon Dappe – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Unsure whether it contains meat but it probably contains fish and pork. To prepare, add boiling water to fill line and cover for 4 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

The soup base sachet.

A light powder.

Solid ingredients.

An interesting mixture.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added spring onion, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, shrimp, narutomaki and shichimi togarashi. The udon is very soft with a light chew. Very standard gauge. The broth has more of a bonito sweet taste than yuzu although it is detectable. Bits of tofu in there. 3.75 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4973288734737.

Sunaoshi Sapporo source yaki soba 82gX20 bags

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