Embark on a Profound Journey into the Realm of Yokohama Iekei Ramen
Are you prepared to embark on a profound journey into the realm of Yokohama Iekei ramen? This delectable dish originated in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture after 1974 and is renowned for its distinctive combination of medium-thick noodles and a broth made from pork bones and soy sauce. The moniker “iekei” signifies “family style” and pays homage to the tradition of appending “-ya” to the end of restaurant names.
One of the most notable attributes of this dish is its noodles, which are meticulously handcrafted on-site using a unique blend of three types of wheat, including the finest quality Australian prime hard flour. The dough is kneaded with low water content to produce a discernible chewiness and then aged for an extended period before being sliced into thick, straight strands with a sharp, deep-groove blade. The outcome is a noodle that perfectly complements the hearty soup and leaves a lasting impression on your palate.
As for the soup, it is an artfully crafted amalgamation of pork bones and chicken carcasses simmered for an extended period to extract the maximum amount of flavor. The addition of soy sauce provides it with a smooth and velvety texture, accompanied by a fragrant aroma akin to potage soup. And what about the sauce? It is created by meticulously simmering and aging a select soy sauce from a traditional soy sauce maker to intensify its umami flavor to the fullest extent. The robust and profound flavor of the sauce pairs impeccably with the rich soup.
But wait, there’s more! You can customize your bowl of ramen to your preferences by adjusting the flavor’s richness, the amount of oil in the soup, the firmness of the noodles, and the toppings. The standard toppings include spinach, char siu (barbecued pork), and nori seaweed, but you can also add finely chopped green onions, spicy doubanjiang (fermented broad bean chili paste), garlic, vinegar, black pepper, and ichimi togarashi (Japanese chili pepper) to savor an even more distinct flavor.
At Machida Shoten, everything is meticulously crafted to produce each bowl of ramen’s exquisite taste. The flavors become unforgettable after only a few bites, and you’ll discover yourself yearning for more. So, why not experience Yokohama Iekei ramen for yourself and discover what all the commotion is about?
Official Website: https://www.eak-ramen.jp
