We were lucky enough to be invited to an intimate meal with the head chef at wagamama. After recently reviewing the New Mersey Retail Park Resturant, we were excited to go along and learn all about the new signature wagamama Ramen dishes and the fresh new look for the restaurant.
The Head Chef took us on a journey through the culinary history of Ramen and the new additions to the iconic Japanese menu available at Wagamama.
The culinary history of Ramen
You’ve been slurping all wrong! In Japan, Ramen is a culinary touchstone that goes way beyond food, and the noodle is a favourite among natives and tourists alike. The Japanese believe that the longer the noodle the longer you will live and the slurping helps bring out the flavour of the noodles. It aslo has many health benefits, as you are taking in more oxygen with the longer slurps.
The new wagamama Ramen dishes
wagamama have introduced 3 new dishes to their Ramen offering, we sampled each of the dishes and they were all amazing in their own way, warming comfort food just in time for the colder months!
Head chef explained; all the noodles are sourced from within the UK and are made fresh to order on the day, served in beautiful handmade Ramen dishes.
Chilli Prawn & Kimchee
Marinated tail-on prawns, kimchee and beansprouts on top of noodles in a spicy vegetable broth. finished with spring onions, fresh lime and coriander.
Miso Cod wagamama ramen
Miso-glazed cod, bok choi and menma on top of noodles in a light vegetable broth. finished with spring onions and chilli oil.
Tantanmen Beef Brisket wagamama ramen
Korean barbecue beef brisket, served on a bed of noodles in an extra rich chicken broth. topped with half a tea-stained egg, menma, kimchee and spring onions. finished with coriander and chilli oil.
wagamama is a British restaurant chain, serving Asian food based on Japanese cuisine, taking you on a culinary journey without leaving the UK!
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