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I love this ramen, especially for the narutomaki. James mentioned he hasn’t had this one since middle school and is now questioning why he hasn’t bought it more often. We both share a strong fondness for it since we grew up eating.
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You can distinctly taste the seaweed throughout the broth, which adds a lovely umami depth. For me, the spice level is absolutely perfect, hitting just the right note without being overpowering. The spice level is low enough that my niece Claire can try it. She recently announced that she had “graduated” to this ramen’s level of spice, which was a proud auntie moment for me.
To enhance this bowl, I often like to add soft-boiled eggs or even poached egg while I’m cooking the noodles. Some lean chicken breast would be nice for extra protein and it would be great for soaking up the broth. Lastly, I would cut up some hotdogs to throw.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 2/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Soft-boiled Eggs, Chicken Breast, Poached Egg, Hot Dog
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
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