#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“This is another ramen from the Umakaro series! This one is a classic green onion ramen with a distinct shrimp flavor.”

It’s nice – they have recommendations for garnishes and this one mentions adding bacon. I have an idea for a bit of a spin on bacon I’m hoping might work well. Let’s delve into this bowl!

Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen – Japan

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

Here’s the bottom and sides (click to enlarge). Contains seafood. To prepare, add in sachet contents and add boiling water to fill line. Cover for 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

The noodle block.

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

The soup base sachet/.

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

A dark powder base.

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

A second dry sachet.

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

Looks like spring onion.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added a slice of chashu pork I slowly fried as I was devoid of bacon, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, and nanami togarashi. Noodles were pretty good – not colossal but decent. The broth had this kind of vegetable taste to it I liked – a bit of spring onion taste in there but not overpowering. 4.25 out of 5.0 stars.  JAN bar code 4979397770130.

#2719: Yamamoto Umakaro Negi Ramen - japan crate umai crate

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