While browsing through Island Grocery Depot's Kahului store, I came across a pack of Sun Noodle's Tonkotsu Ramen. Already loving their Shoyu version, I was hesitant about trying it because I'm not a huge tonkotsu fan, mainly due to it's color and creamy flavor. Luckily, this bet paid off!
TONKOTSU RAMEN: The 2-serving pack comes with separated fresh noodles and 2 packets of base. When I make ramen using fresh noodles, I always use 2 pots, one to boil the noodles and the other to boil the dashi, then throw the noodles in to have a searing hot bowl of ramen, the only way to eat it. The directions state to dilute the base in 10-12 ounces of water, 12 was perfect. The flavor was really good - creamy, porky, and is a little thicker than traditional broth. I wish I could've decorated it with toppings but this was just a quick lunch in between my day-off list of chores.
OKINAWA SOBA: These fully-cooked, thick, white noodles also comes in a 2-pack tray. Even though the noodles are pre-cooked, most folks will want to boil them a little longer as they are super al dente. The dashi flavor is a mix of bonito-beef-shoyu. It's a different, unique flavor that I could probably get used to.
YAKISOBA (PLAIN): The 6 ounce package of full-cooked yellow noodles doesn't come with any dashi, so it's up to you to find your own seasoning. Luckily for me, my mom has tons of dashi packs from the Saimin noodle bags, so that goes perfect with these noodles as a stir fry. Toss in some sliced Spam, bean sprouts, shoyu, and oyster sauce for added flavor. You'll definitely need at least 2 packs to feed one person.
YAKISOBA WITH SAUCE: This 11.5 oz. package is the better of the two, mainly because it comes with powdered seasoning. I pan fried some Spam, fried the noodles for a bit, added 1/4 cup water, then added both packets of seasoning, which wasn't overly salty at all. Delish!
SAIMIN: They offer 2 styles, one with a thicker noodle in the white bag, the other thinner in the clear & orange bag. Both are 2 servings in 1, and come with dashi packs. I love these both ways, either as traditional saimin or stir fried.
SHOYU RAMEN: Our local Costco sells these as a 4-pack, so I get 8 servings of piping hot, salty shoyu ramen on demand! They freeze well and I don't even have to thaw the noodles to cook. The packets of shoyu-oil thaw out in no time, and the end result is ramen shop quality & taste. Just add your own toppings.
MISO RAMEN: Having had horrible-tasting miso ramen in many-a-restaurant, I was hesitant to try this. I'm happy to report that their version rocks! The broth was full of flavor and depth, and when combined with their eggy-flavored noodles, sent this baby into orbit! Highly recommended even for the miso hater!
FACT: Ramen Lab in NYC was ran by Sun Noodle, and featured guest chefs that cooked in front of you while seated at a traditional ramen bar. Wish I got to try them!
OVERALL: Another winning product from this now nationwide company that started out in the 808. Can't get good ramen at a restaurant, like on Maui? Head to your grocer's refrigerator and grab a package of this diamond in the rough good stuff and settle that craving!
Food: 5
Mundo Flotante
I have been working with these noodles for 5 years in my restaurant and they are incredible, always very good and customers love them
Devin Statts
This place is hopping. People all over and doing deliveries. Impressive.
Pokash Productions
Best Ramen noodles for home cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen
Neil Young
Great products, great owner, great business. This is the best noodle shop in Hawai'i, bar none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiyashi Ch
N. Y.
Great products, great owner, great business. This is the best noodle shop in Hawai'i, bar none.
Sharon Dizo
I bought the Tantan Sun Noodle from H Mart this afternoon. I am now eating it for dinner. Thank you for making this. It is so so yummy! I made soft boiled eggs and open a can of corn. I feel like i won the lottery. Thank you so much. ?
Delia Wong
Great friendly staff
Ann Wichelhaus
Hands down the best ramen I've ever tasted!!!! Thank you Mr. Uki.
Khatib Abd-rahmaan
I only visit the site for a customer of theirs. It was personal.
Best variety of noodles in Hawaii. Saimin, soba, udon, pancit noodles. All high quality, good tasting.
Digital Neko
The best noodles ever! I eat my favorite miso ramen every week. Yakisoba to Chow Fun with lots of veggies and fried tofu, delicious!
Tabo Kishimoto
The best noodles ever! I eat my favorite miso ramen every week. Yakisoba to Chow Fun with lots of veggies and fried tofu, delicious!
Joshua Costley
Okinawan NEW YEARS and there are no Soba Noodles in North Carolina. Thank you NORMA that works at the Sun Noodle in Hawaii. Just ordered a case. Ships tomorrow be here in two days. Okinawan New Years just got saved!!! thanks to you!!! If anyone that reads this knows NORMA. GIVE HER A HUG AND TELL HERE THANK YOU FROM NORTH CAROLINA!!!
Jay Litsey
Love the variety of noodles n the texture n flavors yum!
While browsing through Island Grocery Depot's Kahului store, I came across a pack of Sun Noodle's Tonkotsu Ramen. Already loving their Shoyu version, I was hesitant about trying it because I'm not a huge tonkotsu fan, mainly due to it's color and creamy flavor. Luckily, this bet paid off!
TONKOTSU RAMEN:
The 2-serving pack comes with separated fresh noodles and 2 packets of base. When I make ramen using fresh noodles, I always use 2 pots, one to boil the noodles and the other to boil the dashi, then throw the noodles in to have a searing hot bowl of ramen, the only way to eat it. The directions state to dilute the base in 10-12 ounces of water, 12 was perfect. The flavor was really good - creamy, porky, and is a little thicker than traditional broth. I wish I could've decorated it with toppings but this was just a quick lunch in between my day-off list of chores.
OKINAWA SOBA:
These fully-cooked, thick, white noodles also comes in a 2-pack tray. Even though the noodles are pre-cooked, most folks will want to boil them a little longer as they are super al dente. The dashi flavor is a mix of bonito-beef-shoyu. It's a different, unique flavor that I could probably get used to.
YAKISOBA (PLAIN):
The 6 ounce package of full-cooked yellow noodles doesn't come with any dashi, so it's up to you to find your own seasoning. Luckily for me, my mom has tons of dashi packs from the Saimin noodle bags, so that goes perfect with these noodles as a stir fry. Toss in some sliced Spam, bean sprouts, shoyu, and oyster sauce for added flavor. You'll definitely need at least 2 packs to feed one person.
YAKISOBA WITH SAUCE:
This 11.5 oz. package is the better of the two, mainly because it comes with powdered seasoning. I pan fried some Spam, fried the noodles for a bit, added 1/4 cup water, then added both packets of seasoning, which wasn't overly salty at all. Delish!
SAIMIN:
They offer 2 styles, one with a thicker noodle in the white bag, the other thinner in the clear & orange bag. Both are 2 servings in 1, and come with dashi packs. I love these both ways, either as traditional saimin or stir fried.
SHOYU RAMEN:
Our local Costco sells these as a 4-pack, so I get 8 servings of piping hot, salty shoyu ramen on demand! They freeze well and I don't even have to thaw the noodles to cook. The packets of shoyu-oil thaw out in no time, and the end result is ramen shop quality & taste. Just add your own toppings.
MISO RAMEN:
Having had horrible-tasting miso ramen in many-a-restaurant, I was hesitant to try this. I'm happy to report that their version rocks! The broth was full of flavor and depth, and when combined with their eggy-flavored noodles, sent this baby into orbit! Highly recommended even for the miso hater!
FACT:
Ramen Lab in NYC was ran by Sun Noodle, and featured guest chefs that cooked in front of you while seated at a traditional ramen bar. Wish I got to try them!
OVERALL:
Another winning product from this now nationwide company that started out in the 808. Can't get good ramen at a restaurant, like on Maui? Head to your grocer's refrigerator and grab a package of this diamond in the rough good stuff and settle that craving!
Food: 5
I have been working with these noodles for 5 years in my restaurant and they are incredible, always very good and customers love them
This place is hopping. People all over and doing deliveries. Impressive.
Best Ramen noodles for home cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen
Great products, great owner, great business. This is the best noodle shop in Hawai'i, bar none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiyashi Ch
Great products, great owner, great business. This is the best noodle shop in Hawai'i, bar none.
I bought the Tantan Sun Noodle from H Mart this afternoon. I am now eating it for dinner. Thank you for making this. It is so so yummy! I made soft boiled eggs and open a can of corn. I feel like i won the lottery. Thank you so much. ?
Great friendly staff
Hands down the best ramen I've ever tasted!!!! Thank you Mr. Uki.
I only visit the site for a customer of theirs. It was personal.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best variety of noodles in Hawaii. Saimin, soba, udon, pancit noodles. All high quality, good tasting.
The best noodles ever! I eat my favorite miso ramen every week. Yakisoba to Chow Fun with lots of veggies and fried tofu, delicious!
The best noodles ever! I eat my favorite miso ramen every week. Yakisoba to Chow Fun with lots of veggies and fried tofu, delicious!
Okinawan NEW YEARS and there are no Soba Noodles in North Carolina. Thank you NORMA that works at the Sun Noodle in Hawaii. Just ordered a case. Ships tomorrow be here in two days. Okinawan New Years just got saved!!! thanks to you!!! If anyone that reads this knows NORMA. GIVE HER A HUG AND TELL HERE THANK YOU FROM NORTH CAROLINA!!!
Love the variety of noodles n the texture n flavors yum!
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