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The Gluten Free Meister Shoyu Ramen is my fourth product from this brand and I went in with high expectations after the Miso Ramen impressed me. The Shoyu is produced in Japan by the Kobayashi Noodle Company. One thing to know before you start, this one requires an extra step. You boil the noodles separately before adding them to fresh water with the seasoning packet.
Produced in Japan.
What’s in the Package
Inside the packaging, you will find a bundle of rice noodles and a liquid soup sachet.
How to Cook Gluten Free Meister Shoyu Ramen
- Cook noodles in 3 cups (700ml) of boiling water for 5-6 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- In your serving bowl, add the soup packet and 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups (300-350ml) of hot water.
- Add the cooked noodles to the soup bowl. Stir well and serve while hot.
How Does It Taste
The noodles are the good news. For a gluten free product the texture is solid. Better than most in the category and consistent with what I’ve come to expect from Gluten Free Meister.
The broth is the other story. It hits immediately with an overwhelming wave of salt that tastes like soy sauce dissolved in hot water. That’s the most accurate description I can give.
Without MSG the broth has no depth to balance the sodium. It’s just salt-forward from the first sip to the last. Adding more water than the package suggests is highly recommended by us. It’s the adjustment that makes the bowl survivable.
How Does It Compare
Within the Gluten Free Meister lineup the Miso Ramen remains the standout. The miso flavor is present and the broth actually has balance. The Tonkotsu Snack has its own salt issue but the bold French onion soup character gives it more personality. The Shoyu is the most one-note of the range. The noodles save it from being a complete miss, but the broth needs significant help.
How to Level Up Gluten Free Meister Shoyu Ramen
More water first, that’s the most important adjustment. Then pile on fresh vegetables. The thin salty broth needs something to balance against and crisp fresh vegetables do that better than any other single addition. Bok choy, bean sprouts, spinach, whatever you have. The vegetables absorb some of the salt and give the bowl the variety the broth can’t provide on its own.
Final Verdict
The Gluten Free Meister Shoyu Ramen has noodles worth eating and a broth that needs rescuing. Use more water than the package suggests and add as many fresh vegetables as you can. The noodle quality is the reason to try it.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Gluten-Free Wheat Alternative
- Topping Suggestions: Fresh Vegetables
Related Instant Ramen
- Gluten Free Meister Miso Ramen
- Gluten Free Meister Tonkotsu Ramen
- Gluten Free Meister Miso Snack Ramen
- Gluten Free Meister Shoyu Snack Ramen
- Ichiran Vegan Ramen
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Community Ratings
This is my favorite gluten free instant ramen. Love to add sesame oil, steak, green onions and soft boiled eggs for a quick lunch or dinner.
