Sakurajima Tonkotsu Ramen

Menya Jiro's Award-Winning Sakurajima Tonkotsu Ramen

Location: Queens, NY

Indulge in the unparalleled excellence of Menya Jiro's Sakurajima Tonkotsu Ramen, a culinary masterpiece straight from the heart of Kagoshima, Japan. Our award-winning ramen boasts a broth simmered for over 12 hours, crafted from a harmonious blend of pork and chicken, infused with the addictive flavors of original spicy lard and soy sauce. Topped with succulent slices of slow-roasted chashu pork, fresh scallions, and savory fried garlic, each bite is a journey to ramen perfection.

Ingredients:

• Broth: Pork, Chicken
• Ramen Base: Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Sugar, Glutamic Acid, Soy Sauce, Mirin
• Noodle: Flour, Carbonated Water, Salt
• Bean Sprouts
• Scallion
• Braised Pork Belly
• Red Chilli Pepper (Spicy)
• Chashu Sauce

Instructions/Storage:

• Kit ships frozen with ice packs
• May thaw in transit
• Upon arrival, remove packaging and place immediately in the fridge (or Freezer)
• May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for vegetables and chashu and 1 week for noodles
• May be frozen immediately upon arrival for up to 1 month

To Serve:

1. Defrost and Heat Broth: Place sealed bags in a bowl of boiling hot water until broth boils. Set aside.
2. Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of 20 ounces of water to a rolling boil, add the noodles, and cook for approximately 2 minutes. Strain and set aside.
3. Prepare Toppings: Open bags of heated broth, Chashu sauce, and spicy lard. Pour into separate serving bowls. Use scissors to cut the pouch and pour it into serving bowls. Caution: "Please be careful, pouch is very hot."
4. Microwave Pork Belly: Heat for 30 seconds.
5. Assemble Ramen: Add noodles, pork belly, and fried garlic to the bowl. Top with bean sprouts and scallions.
6. Enjoy! 🍜

About the Restaurant:

Experience the acclaimed flavors of Menya Jiro, hailed as "ONE OF THE BEST RAMEN RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA" by THRILLIST. With roots tracing back to Kagoshima, Japan, our ramen has garnered recognition from Metro, Gothamist, and Crain's New York, even gracing screens in Japan. Originating in 2007, we brought our renowned ramen to New York City, winning consecutive New York Street Ramen Contests. Led by Chef Jiro Anmo, our signature dish combines pork tonkotsu and chicken broths, seasoned with authentic ingredients from Kagoshima, topping springy handmade noodles with slow-roasted chashu pork slices. Join us in Queens, NY, for an unforgettable culinary journey.