[Aomori Hirosaki] Nakamiso is now available as a cup ramen!? A taste review to see how well it's recreated!

It's no exaggeration to say that there is a ramen that is known to everyone in Hirosaki, Aomori. That ramen is Nakamiso . This miso ramen has been served for many years in the basement food court of Nakasan Hirosaki, and is a Hirosaki flavor that has been loved by people of all ages, from children to adults.

Now, miso has been made into a cup ramen!? While it's great that it can now be enjoyed even in distant places, many people are probably wondering how well the "taste" has been recreated.

In this article, we will first look back at the history and flavor characteristics of Nakamiso, and then provide a taste review of this popular cup ramen from the perspective of a Hirosaki resident.

What is Hirosaki's soul food, Nakamiso?

It originated in the food court at Nakasan Hirosaki store

Affectionately known as " Nakamiso it truly established itself as taste of the city

It has been loved by locals for nearly half a century, and its existence has gone beyond being just ramen; it can even be said to be a part of "memories" and "everyday life."

Currently relocated to Hiroro in front of Hirosaki Station

When Nakasan Hirosaki store went bankrupt, there was a buzz in the local area that "Will we never be able to eat Nakamiso again?" I remember feeling a bit uneasy when I actually heard the news of the store's closure.

Hiroro shopping mall near Hirosaki Station . Their signature dish, "Naka Miso," is still available, and the flavor remains the same. Local residents expressed their relief and joy. Even now, many people continue to visit the restaurant in search of the same unchanging flavor.

One of Hirosaki's three great miso ramen

is also a region where miso ramen is loved as much as niboshi ramen Along with Ramen no Mise Mine and Ramen Daruma-ya Nakamiso is considered one of the " Three Great Miso Ramens in Hirosaki

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The sweet soup is topped with a generous amount of stir-fried vegetables. With just one sip, the depth and sweetness of the miso and the strong flavors of garlic and ginger spread in your mouth in an exquisite balance. It's a bowl that will make you want to eat it again and again.

What is the appeal of the original Nakamiso?

Sweet miso soup with garlic and ginger

The key to Nakamiso's flavor is its unique soup, which is flavored with garlic and ginger . It looks thick, but when you drink it, you'll find an exquisite taste with the umami and sweetness of vegetables. It's not salty, but has a comforting flavor. However, it's quite sweet, so first-timers may be surprised.

Plenty of stir-fried vegetables including bean sprouts and cabbage

The toppings for Nakamiso are a generous pile of vegetables, including crunchy bean sprouts and sweet cabbage. These stir-fried vegetables soak into the soup, giving it an even deeper flavor.

Another great thing about this ramen is that it's neither too oily nor too heavy. Compared to regular miso ramen, it looks thicker but is surprisingly light when you eat it. This contrast is what makes it addictive.

We tried the "Medium Miso" cup ramen! How accurate is the taste?

This is Nakamiso cup ramen, the soul food of Tsugaru Hirosaki. The package has a photo of the underground food court at Hirosaki Nakasan printed on it.

" supervised by Nakamiso ," I'm curious to know how well it replicates the real Nakamiso. What about that unique sweetness and the punchy flavor of garlic and ginger?

This is the ingredient list. Cup Noodles, the most famous cup ramen in Japan, has 354 calories, so the medium miso cup ramen is quite high in calories. With such a rich flavor and such a large portion, it's understandable... but at the top of the ingredient list, there's a photo of Hiroro's current store.

Pour in hot water and wait for 3 minutes. There's more bean sprouts and cabbage than I expected! There's also lots of minced meat and carrots, so this is promising. However, it doesn't have that distinctive miso smell...

finishing packet that came with it , the aroma immediately came close to that of Nakamiso! The indescribable aroma of oil and the punchy aroma of garlic and ginger! The soup is also close to the taste of Nakamiso, but those who have tried the real thing may find it lacking.

However, it will come in handy when you travel outside the prefecture and miss Nakamiso! Even if you're unfamiliar with Nakamiso, I think you'll enjoy it as a delicious miso ramen. The noodles are a bit cheap, but it's a cup ramen, so you can't complain.

Summary: Can this be a substitute for “that taste”?

Nakamiso is not just miso ramen, but a kind of "culture" that has long been loved by the people of Hirosaki. The arrival of a cup ramen that allows you to easily recreate that flavor at home is significant in more ways than just commercialization. Of course, it's not exactly the same as the original Nakamiso, but the moment you eat it, you'll feel a sudden nostalgia for the flavor.

I think this cup ramen will be a welcome addition for those who live away from Hirosaki, or for those who became addicted to Nakamiso while traveling. I also think it's a product with a deep heart that may even inspire them to try the original.

Hana Odagiri

A drinking lady who grew up eating delicious food from Aomori. She is a web writer who loves cooking, drinking, and manga.