Re-Review: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods 100% Vegetarian Miso Flavor

Today is the last of the Sakurai Foods Meet The Manufacturer. I have enjoyed trying such a great range of products from Japan! We finish with the one that made this Meet The Manufacturer happen. I email lots of instant noodle manufacturers, trying to get Meet The Manufacturer interviews to happen. I hadn’t contacted Sakurai Foods before and gave it a shot. Here’s my re-review of their miso vegetarian flavor.

Back of the packaging (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block.

Powder seasoning.

The powder has a nice taste – miso and an almost buttery component.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added onion, green onion, sweet corn, kizami shoga (pickled ginger and Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake. The noodles are good – soft and plentiful. The broth has a nice heartiness while light at the same time. Not an overwhelming flavor but delicate and balanced. Very good! 4.5 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 4960813312959.

#959: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods – ARCHE Naturküche Ramen Mit Ingwer

Here’s the second of the two ARCHE versions that Sakurai sent samples of. Not sure if this is going to be a lot different, but we’ll check it out just the same.

The back of the package (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block. This and compact.

Only one packet – liquid base.

A dark colored liquid soup base.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added thin sliced beef, onion, green onion, hard boiled egg, Krazy Mixed Up Salt and Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake. The noodles cook for six minutes – and come out nicely. The broth has a strong, deep flavor. Exactly the same as #954. 3.25 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 4020943124300

#958: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods Soy Sauce Ramen (Bowl)

Here’s the second of the two Bowls that Sakurai Foods sent. From what I gather from their website, these are their newest products. The bowls are recycles sugar came fibers! Has an interesting feel to it. Let’s check out this second bowl, this time, soy sauce flavor!

Here are the information panels from the sides of the bowl (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block. It has flour sourced from Hokkaido and potato starch.

The packet of powdered seasoning.

Tasty stuff – deep flavor as I’ve become used to with this brand.

The vegetable packet.

A very nice variety of vegetables.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added green onions. The noodles are nice – again, a good chew and consistency. The broth has a nice soy taste and delivers a nice warmth. The veggies and other bits are great – thew nori (seaweed) is especially good and gives a seafood taste that weaves throughout the meal. Excellent! 4.25 out of 5.0 stars.UPC bar code 4960813332612

A drive around Minokamo Gifu – looks like a really interesting place!

#957: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods 100% Vegetarian Soy Sauce Flavor

Anotyher one from Sakurai Foods today. I had the regular Soy Sauce Flavor the other day and this one’s for the meat-conscious.

The back of the package (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block.

One seasoning packet.

Has a very nice flavor – I think this is gonna be great!

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added onions, stir-fry veggies, green onions and Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake. The noodles have a very nice consistency – good gauge, good chew. The broth has a nice soy and vegetable flavor I liked very much. Great stuff! 4.25 out of 5.0 stars! The best vegetarian instant I’ve ever tried. UPC bar code 4960813312911.

How to make a homemade vegetarian miso noodle soup.

#956: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods Sesame Noodles

Here is another variety from Sakurai Foods: sesame noodles! Sounds really good! Let’s check these noodles out.

Here’s the back of the package (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block, made with flour from Hokkaido.

Here’s the seasoning packet.

The fine powder has a nice sesame scent.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added light ham, hard boiled egg, green onions, Krazy Mixed Up Salt and Urashima Sesame & Salr furikake. The noodles are absolutely perfect – nice chewiness and perfect gauge. The broth is amazing – deep and luxuriant sesame flavor. It isn’t overly sesame flavored; its just the right amount. This is really great stuff! 5.0 out of 5.0 stars!UPC bar code 4960813480252.

Did you know what sesame seeds looked like before you got them? Have a look!