Myojo Chukazanmai Tokyo Shoyu

Myojo Chukazanmai is the most underappreciated instant ramen in the Japanese market and the product that most authentically represents shoyu (soy sauce) ramen — the Tokyo style that predates the tonkotsu and miso varieties that dominate international exposure. The shoyu flavor relies on a clear chicken-based broth that showcases the quality of the soy sauce itself; cheap versions taste simply salty, while Chukazanmai produces a broth with genuine chicken fat richness and a nuanced soy complexity that includes fermented notes beyond salt. The noodles are thinner and straighter than most instant ramen, cooked in 3 minutes, with a texture that stays firm. This is the instant ramen most recommended by Japanese ramen critics as the closest approximation to standing at a Tokyo shoyu ramen shop at midnight. Availability: specialty Japanese grocery stores; Amazon Japan import.