Toa, Dried Ramen Noodles, 720g
Banshu dried ramen noodles in eight 90g bundles: portioned, resealable and built for service.
Shirasagi no Hana (白鷺の華) chūka men from Toa: straight dried ramen noodles in a 720g bag of eight 90g bundles. The pack states 100% Japanese-grown wheat, no added colour and non-fried noodles, made in Banshu (播州), Hyōgo's dried noodle heartland. Each bundle is a portion, cooking time is four minutes, and the bag has a resealable zip, so it suits kitchens serving ramen regularly.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Pre-portioned: eight 90g bundles make portion control and costing simple.
- Proper bite: straight noodles that hold a firm, springy chew in hot broth.
- Non-fried: clean wheat flavour, with no oily instant-noodle taste.
- Resealable: the zip-close bag keeps the remaining bundles dry between services.
How to Use
- Shoyu, shio or miso ramen: one bundle per bowl, cooked four minutes and lifted into hot broth.
- Tsukemen: cook, rinse in cold water and serve with a rich dipping broth.
- Yakisoba-style stir-fry: par-cook, drain well and fry with cabbage, pork and yakisoba sauce.
- Cold noodles: chill for hiyashi chūka or a sesame noodle salad.
Banshu (播州) is the old name for south-west Hyōgo Prefecture, a region known across Japan for its dried noodles, and the pack labels these 播州本場, from the home of Banshu noodles. It also carries Hyōgo's recommended local speciality mark. Chūka men (中華めん) means Chinese-style noodles, the Japanese name for ramen noodles. They differ from udon and somen because the dough is made with kansui, an alkaline mineral water, which gives ramen noodles their spring and their slightly savoury flavour. The name on the pack, Shirasagi no Hana (白鷺の華), means flower of the white egret.
Learn more: Ramen: All You Need to Know
What do Japanese dried ramen noodles taste like?
Clean and wheaty, with the faint savoury, slightly mineral note that kansui gives every ramen noodle. Cooked to four minutes they are firm and springy, with a smooth surface that slips through the broth. They are straight and medium-fine, which suits clear shoyu and shio soups and carries a good amount of broth with each mouthful. Because they are non-fried there is no oily aftertaste, and they hold their bite well if served straight away.
Pairs with: Marutomo Shoyu Ramen Soup Concentrate, Toa Dried Ramen Noodles (180g) and Otafuku Yakisoba Sauce.
Product Details
| Type | Chūka men 中華めん (dried Japanese ramen noodles) |
| Brand | Toa, Shirasagi no Hana 白鷺の華 |
| Key Feature | 100% Japanese-grown wheat, no added colour, non-fried (as stated on the pack) |
| Origin | Banshu, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan |
| Net Weight and Format | 720g resealable bag, 8 x 90g bundles |
| Cooking Time | 4 minutes |
| Best Used As | Ramen, tsukemen, stir-fried and cold noodles |
How many portions are in the 720g pack?
Eight. The noodles come in eight 90g bundles, a standard single bowl of ramen for most customers. For a lighter lunch portion or a side, half a bundle per head works; for a hungry diner or a large tsukemen, use one and a half. Because each bundle is pre-weighed, you can cook to order without scales and cost each bowl precisely.
How do you cook dried ramen noodles for service?
Use plenty of water at a rolling boil, about a litre per bundle, so the temperature does not crash when the noodles go in. Loosen the bundle as it softens, boil for four minutes, then drain hard in a noodle basket or sieve to shake off excess water before lifting into hot broth. For cold dishes and tsukemen, rinse under cold running water and drain well. Cook to order, as ramen noodles do not hold once cooked.
How should I store the noodles once opened?
Close the zip firmly after taking out what you need, and keep the bag in a cool, dry store away from steam, sunlight and strong smells. Dried noodles pick up moisture and odours, so do not keep an open bag near the stove or the pot wash. Use within the date on the pack.
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