about this ramen: we always balked at the idea that a vegan 'tonkotsu'-style ramen could come close to matching the decadence of a proper, long-simmered pork bone soup, but this substitute blew our minds when we first tried it.
Jay Rayner, The Observer: "the revelation is the vegan version of the tonkotsu that, given its analogue’s origins in the boiling of bones, sounds like a contradiction in terms. Here, though, is the richest of savoury broths, given its creamy, slightly sweet edge by the addition of oat “milk”. It’s topped with paving slabs of tofu that have first been marinated then deep fried to give a crisp shell. It’s a big old bowl of deep care and thoughtfulness."
contents: rich kombu + shiitake dashi with oat milk + shio tare; ginger + garlic aroma oil; handmade thin hakata noodles; organic tofu chashu; kikurage mushrooms; beni-shoga; + spring onion. seasoned ajitama egg not included but available seperately. view the images to see more.
allergens: GLUTEN, WHEAT, SOYA, LUPIN
Let customers speak for us
Tonkotsu was my original introduction to Matsudai and I've repeated the experience several times. I had to look up on the web what Tonkotsu was because the stock is so madly rich and thick, clearly simmered overnight, at least. This, I guess, is classically a winter ramen dish, due to the richness and the way it warms you through, but we've also eaten it on summer evenings. it comes with a couple of slices of pork belly chashu, and the requisite toppings to make it into a completely satisfying meal.
Delicious and seasonal, perfect Christmas Eve Eve meal. We added some uncooked spinach when serving up and it was perfect.
Smells like boxing day turkey soup mum used to make. Confit leg is crispy, sous vide breast is tender, pickled cranberries a wow! The crisp shallots add stuffing aroma. Wobbly noodles are perfect. Generous portions! It makes me appear to be a kitchen genius without any effort. The best of the best; Matsudai have scaled new heights! The only bad thing is it’s a Christmas special so will soon be gone. Please bring it back for Easter!
Beautiful deep flavoured broth, fantastic quality toppings and very easy to assemble.
I chopped the fresh ingredients real fine and added extra tofu chunks. Smooth broth coated the noodles and tofu like a silk scarf, translucent and tasteful.
I can mix it up a bit, or a lot, and as variety is the spice etc., the variations of a bit of this, and a pinch of that, means more nuance, more subtlety, or more in your face. I can ba a surprise!
The kit was sensational. You could taste the care put in preparing the ingredients, especially the incredible broth. The richness was incomparable. I’ve had plenty of ramen but this was really special. The garnishes provided create a restaurant quality look as well as delicious flavour. Recommendation: don’t skip the extra egg.
Great Ramen (the Vampire especially was superb). Quality of ingredients was second to none. My only gripe was poor delivery from Ervi. Box was ripped open at the bottom and it was delivered a day late. Thankfully all ingredients were still edible. Will definitely order again.
