Popular Japanese ramen chain Ippudo held the grand opening of its 9^th branch in Taiwan Xiutai Wenxin. Having only just opened stores in the Philippines and Thailand, Ippudo have opened yet another branch in Taiwan Xiutai Wenxin. It is located in Taichung in mid-west Taiwan in a place that is about a 15-minute car drive from neighbouring business areas and has few competitors. This region has historical and traditional heritage and expects developments in the near future. They expect their customers to be the families living there, the students of Chung Shan Medical University, and those who come by Shinkansen from Wuri District or Changhua District. The first day the new Ippudo branch opened it was a huge success with a huge line of people waiting to get inside. They have regular ramen dishes like shiromaru motoaji, akamaru shinaji and karakamen, as well as many kinds of ramen with a tonkotsu (pork bone) based broth like daimyo iekei tonkotsu, hakata tantanmen and so on. You can also enjoy sides like Hakata original gyoza. You can enjoy your meal in a very comfortable sofa, or you can see the whole floor from communal tables and the counter while experiencing the live kitchen.   Let’s discover the beloved ramen power at Ippudo!    

Ramen has become a recent hit with foreigners. That’s why today we’ll be introducing places outside of Japan where you can enjoy a nice bowl of ramen. This article is dedicated to ramen fans who cannot taste Japanese ramen in Japan.

 

Ichiran Ramen

The noodles are made using special wheat flour and a unique blend. The noodle makers have a hefty amount of experience, using the ultimate method to create a splendid experience for the customers with each mouthful. After extensive research by specialists, a secret technique was devised to enhance the flavour of the tonkostu broth. The main idea was formed by using chili peppers as a base and mixing this with 30 different ingredients. The broth is left to mature day and night. Ichiran is available in America, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

 

More information: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/42485

 

 

 

Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta

According to Michelin Guide Tokyo 2016, this is the first ramen shop in the world to receive a Michelin star. The owner Onishi Yuki uses simple and original ingredients and an original preparation method to make this much-adored ramen. The store has taken a step forward and opened its first chain at Pacific Plaza in Singapore!

 

Find out more information here: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/19901

  

 

 

Ippudo

Ippudo serves up Hakata ramen, which originates from Fukuoka. Anyone can easily finish off these servings, and the restaurant is stylish and clean. The characteristic and filling tonkotsu broth, and the rich, deep flavour of the soup is a result of extensive research. There are branches in America, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, England and France.

 

More information:

http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/45999

http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/7130

 

 

 

Ajisen Ramen

The special feature of this Kumamoto ramen is the brown tare sauce called senmiyu that accompanies the Kumamoto tonkotsu ramen. This adds a deep flavour to the white soup broth. Garlic, which is an essential feature of Kumamoto ramen, is a prominent flavour. There are Ajisen Ramen shops in China and Taiwan. It is  a particularly big hit in China.

 

 

 

Santouka

This ramen originated in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. At all chains within Japan and in foreign countries, the soup is made from scratch starting from stage one. Ingredients are specially selected and prepared, producing a flavour that is satisfying despite the reduced usage of salt. The Shio-ramen is presented to represent a slim woman with rosy red tinted skin. The restaurant boasts the cloudy tonkotsu soup, which customers drink up to the very last drop. There are chains in Canada, America, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

 

 

Ramen Nagi

This ramen is known nationwide for its rich and unique soup blend that is made up of over 20 varieties of niboshi dried sardines. The fisherman who caught the sardines explained how to prepare the iwashi extract. Many varieties of flavourings are combined. The shop boasts the irresistible spicy flavour produced by maturing the ramen broth for a few days. There are Ramen Nagi chains in Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong and China.

 

 

 

Hakata Choten

Hakata Choten originated from Fukuoka and Kumamoto and eventually opened a shop in France. According to ratings on the popular rating blog (https://cecj2.com/ ) and many other sources, this is the best place for both Gyoza and ramen and holds the throne as the no.1 ramen shop. This is the first ramen shop to ever be opened in Paris, serving customers with 1.3 times the amount of thin ramen noodles as the Japanese shop. The ramen broth is prepared by boiling it for over 24 hours. This produces a strong tasting tonkotsu ramen broth. This is authentic Hakata ramen.

 

The intense flavour of the tonkotsu broth is perfect for the authentic Hakata ramen. Customers can choose the hardness of their noodles (soft, al dente or a bit harder), and the soup flavour (mild, normal or intense) . This customer service reflects authentic Japanese service, allowing Parisians to enjoy the humble service of a Japanese shop.

 

 

So, how about it? Next time you’re looking to enjoy the flavours of Japan in your own country, or whether you’re somewhere else in the world, try out these places!

 

Translator: Samantha Fernandes

The popular Japanese ramen shop, “Ippudo” will open three new shops in Bangkok, Thailand.

The lively voices of the local staff and the smiles of the many customers told it all - the 8^th shop in Bangkok, got off to a great start.

The three shops were opened in the following three mega shopping centers, Central Bangna, Mega Bangna and Emquotier. Each store will sell its own original menu items.

The shops that have dining tables will sell menu items that are not sold in shops in Japan such as “Aburi (burned) Garlic Salmon Sushi” and “Ishiyaki (stone roasted) Unagi (eel) Donburi.” The shops are suitable to be used by families and groups.

 

Moreover, they opened a third shop in Paris France with the name, “IPPUDO République.”

The shop is located in front of Jack Bonsergent which takes about 5 minutes on foot from Place de la République where Marianne Statue stands. The area is popular among young people.

This shop offers some unique menu items such as “Tori Shoyu” that uses healthy chickens produced in France and “Veggie” which uses the broth of vegetables including several mushrooms and fennel, “Nagomi” which uses a broth of chicken chintan (clear soup) and seafood sauce. This shop does not sell any menu items using pork bones.

 

Ippudo is continuing to introduce the limitless charms of ramen to peoples throughout the world.

Don’t miss the limited menu items sold at each of their shops in each country.