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Sapporo Ichiban noodles always surprise me. The block starts so compact and small and then expands to fill a large portion of the bowl once cooked. It’s one of those small things that’s oddly satisfying every time.
Produced in Japan.
What’s in the Package
Inside the packaging, you’ll find a square block of fried wheat noodles along with two sachets. There is a large silver Soup Base sachet containing a concentrated miso powder and a smaller red-and-white striped sachet of Original Spice, which is a traditional Japanese shichimi (seven-spice) blend.
How to Cook Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen
- Bring 2 cups (approx. 500ml) of water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add the noodle block and boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to separate the strands.
- Turn off the heat and add the Soup Base sachet. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Pour into a bowl and sprinkle the Original Spice on top to taste.
How Does It Taste
The broth is salty, more salt than miso. The soybean miso character is there but the saltiness sits on top of it and makes it hard to taste much else. Add an extra 50 to 100ml of water beyond the instructions. That adjustment brings the saltiness down enough that the miso flavor can actually come through.
The broth has a 3 out of 5 on viscosity. It’s thicker than most instant ramen broths. The noodles are wavy at a 2 out of 5 on thickness and they hold up well through the whole bowl.
How Does It Compare
Within the Sapporo Ichiban lineup the Miso is the most complex flavor we’ve reviewed. The Original Flavored Soup is lighter and more neutral. The Chicken is the most approachable. The Miso has the most distinct character but also the most saltiness to manage. For a more developed miso instant ramen the Sanyo Foods Junren Sapporo Miso Ramen is a significant step up.
How to Level Up Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen
A splash of mirin adds sweetness that balances the salt and deepens the miso character naturally. Chashu would be a good protein for a miso ramen. Green onions and beansprouts add freshness and crunch. A hard boiled egg rounds it all out.
Final Verdict
A solid miso instant ramen that needs extra water to shine. The noodle expansion is one of the more satisfying things about the Sapporo Ichiban format and the miso broth is thicker than most. Give it the water adjustment and load it up with toppings.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 3/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Mirin, Green Onion, Chashu, Hard-Boiled Egg, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage
How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.
Related Instant Ramen
- Sapporo Ichiban Original Flavored Soup
- Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup
- Sanyo Foods Junren Sapporo Miso Ramen
- Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Japanese Miso
- Maruchan Ramen Bowl Spicy Miso
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