Maruchan Chinese Niboshi Soba

Niboshi Ramen. The flavors of the niboshi were incredibly powerful despite the clear broth. Each spoonful of broth was brimming with intense dried sardine flavor which is also what gives it the golden color. The noodles, made for the restaurant specifically, are thin and round. The thin noodles works well to not overpower the gentle soup and cooked al dente so it still leaves a nice bite to the bowl. The kaiware, or sprouts, gives a tangy bitterness that adds to the overall fishy, bitterness of the bowl.