Many people want to enjoy ramen from popular restaurants but don’t have a nearby location. In such cases, cup noodles are a great option. Recently, Ippudo’s cup noodles, available at Seven-Eleven, come highly recommended! Let’s take a closer look at what makes this product special.
「IPPUDO Akamaru Shinaji Hakata Tonkotsu」
Seven-Eleven launched “IPPUDO Akamaru Shinaji Hakata Tonkotsu” (354 yen including tax) on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
This product is a cup noodle that replicates the flavors created by the famous IPPUDO restaurant’s recipe. The smooth tonkotsu (pork bone) broth, enhanced with rich soy sauce, black garlic oil, and spicy miso, offers a complex and deep flavor.
The lid reads, “Tonkotsu Mature Kasane” with a deep flavor featuring both sweetness and richness in the soup.
The price is slightly higher because it’s a product of Seven Premium Gold, the “top-tier brand” of Seven Premium.
By the way, this is a renewed product with an increased amount of noodles.
Product Overview
- Product name: IPPUDO Akamaru Shinaji Hakata Tonkotsu
- Price: 354 yen (tax included)
- Release date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Sales area: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Tokai, Chugoku, Shikoku
- Content: 129g (75g noodles)
- Nutrition Facts: Energy: 493kcal, Protein: 14.6g, Fat: 19.1g, Carbohydrate: 68.3g (Sugar: 63.0g, Dietary fiber: 5.3g), Salt equivalent: 8g
- Manufacturer: Nissin Foods
A superb soup with a hint of spiciness.
Inside the cup, along with the noodles, are packets of “roasted pork,” “powdered soup with kayaku,” “liquid soup,” and “black aromatic oil and spicy miso.”
The cooking method is as follows: (1) pour the roasted pork and powdered soup with kayaku over the noodles; (2) pour boiling water into the cup; (3) after 3 minutes, add the liquid soup that has been warmed on the lid and stir; (4) add the black aromatic oil and spicy miso that have also been warmed on the lid, and you’re done.
In addition to roasted pork, the ingredients also include green onion and kikurage mushrooms.
The rich and smooth pork bone broth, combined with the depth of soy sauce, also carries a hint of garlic. When the bright red spicy miso paste is dissolved, the flavor changes to a pleasantly mild spiciness. The thin, firm noodles pair well with the soup, while the roasted pork and kikurage mushrooms add a nice accent. This cup noodle soup is so delicious, you’ll want to savor every last drop.
Conclusion
The “IPPUDO Akamaru Shinaji Hakata Tonkotsu” is a slightly more expensive cup noodle, as mentioned earlier. However, it’s well worth the price! The noodles and broth are excellent, and the portion is satisfying. It’s the perfect choice when you want to enjoy delicious ramen in the comfort of your own home.
