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I picked up this instant ramen while I was in Sapporo at the train station. It’s from Junren which is a popular miso ramen shop in the city.
Produced in Japan.
The first thing I noticed with these noodles is how vibrant the noodles were. They were more yellow than the typical instant ramen you may usually see.
The instructions emphasize to not microwave this bowl. You just need to add boiling water and once the noodles have cooked then you add the seasoning packets. Even after a 5-minute cooking time, the noodles were still perfectly al dente.
There’s a distinct peanut flavor to it, and while it’s a bit salty, I expected that from a miso-labeled ramen. Even with the saltiness, I’m still a fan of this bowl.
Topping suggestions for this ramen would be some chashu and bacon for a rich, meaty flavor. Some cabbage would add some crunch and sweetness, and a simple egg and fresh green onion would round out the bowl perfectly.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 1/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Chashu, Bacon, Cabbage, Egg, Green Onion
Have you tried these noodles? Rate them below!
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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