Ippudo Opens New Store in Taiwan Following Stores in Thailand and Philippines

30.August.2018 | FOOD

Popular Japanese ramen chain Ippudo held the grand opening of its 9th branch in Taiwan Xiutai Wenxin.

Having only just opened stores in the Philippines and Thailand, Ippudo have opened yet another branch in Taiwan Xiutai Wenxin. It is located in Taichung in mid-west Taiwan in a place that is about a 15-minute car drive from neighbouring business areas and has few competitors. This region has historical and traditional heritage and expects developments in the near future. They expect their customers to be the families living there, the students of Chung Shan Medical University, and those who come by Shinkansen from Wuri District or Changhua District. The first day the new Ippudo branch opened it was a huge success with a huge line of people waiting to get inside.

They have regular ramen dishes like shiromaru motoaji, akamaru shinaji and karakamen, as well as many kinds of ramen with a tonkotsu (pork bone) based broth like daimyo iekei tonkotsu, hakata tantanmen and so on. You can also enjoy sides like Hakata original gyoza.

You can enjoy your meal in a very comfortable sofa, or you can see the whole floor from communal tables and the counter while experiencing the live kitchen.

 

Let’s discover the beloved ramen power at Ippudo!

 

■Information

IPPUDO Taiwan Xiutai Wenxin

Address:6F., No.289, Wunsin S. Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City

Opening: August 27, 2018

Business hours: Monday to Friday 11:00~22:00(LO21:30)Saturday/Sunday 10:30~22:00(LO21:30)

URL:http://www.ippudo.com.tw/

 

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    IPPUDO Double Char Siu Ramen Burger (¥2,280)

     

    Hard Rock Cafe has a long list of restaurants around the world, each with their own “Local Legendary Burger” that is made with regional ingredients. Since Ippudo originates in Hakata, they have developed the Ippudo Double Char Siu Ramen Burger.

     

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    Additionally, they will sell three varieties of bottle Brewmaster beer made in Fukuoka breweries.

    This special campaign features a line-up of delicious items that give you the chance to enjoy the unique regional culture of Hakata. If you’re in Fukuoka this summer, be sure to drop by the Hard Rock Cafe.

     

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    Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka – “This is Hakata 2018” Campaign

    Address: Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka, JPJP Hakata Bldg. 2F, 8-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi

    Running: July 2, 2018 – August 31, 2018

    Opening Hours: 11:00-00:00 (Last Orders 23:00)

    TEL: 092-433-2975

    Website: http://hardrockjapan.com/

     

  • “Ippudo” will open new shops in Thailand and France

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    The popular Japanese ramen shop, “Ippudo” will open three new shops in Bangkok, Thailand.

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    The lively voices of the local staff and the smiles of the many customers told it all – the 8th shop in Bangkok, got off to a great start.

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    The three shops were opened in the following three mega shopping centers, Central Bangna, Mega Bangna and Emquotier. Each store will sell its own original menu items.

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    The shops that have dining tables will sell menu items that are not sold in shops in Japan such as “Aburi (burned) Garlic Salmon Sushi” and “Ishiyaki (stone roasted) Unagi (eel) Donburi.” The shops are suitable to be used by families and groups.

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    Moreover, they opened a third shop in Paris France with the name, “IPPUDO République.”

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    The shop is located in front of Jack Bonsergent which takes about 5 minutes on foot from Place de la République where Marianne Statue stands. The area is popular among young people.

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    This shop offers some unique menu items such as “Tori Shoyu” that uses healthy chickens produced in France and “Veggie” which uses the broth of vegetables including several mushrooms and fennel, “Nagomi” which uses a broth of chicken chintan (clear soup) and seafood sauce. This shop does not sell any menu items using pork bones.

     

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    Ippudo is continuing to introduce the limitless charms of ramen to peoples throughout the world.

    Don’t miss the limited menu items sold at each of their shops in each country.

    ◼︎Information

    IPPUDO Bangkok Central Bangna

    Address:585 BANGNA-TRAD ROAD, BANGNA, BANGKOK

    Business hours:Monday to Friday 10:30〜22:00

         Saturday/Sunday10:00〜22:00 (L.O. – 30 minutes before closing time)

     

    IPPUDO Bangkok Mega Bangna

    Address:39 MOO 6 BANGNA-TRAD ROAD, BANGKAEW, BANGPLEE, BANGKOK

    Business hours:10:00–22:00  (L.O. – 30 minutes before closing time)

     

    IPPUDO Bangkok Emquotier

    Address:695 SUKHUMWIT ROAD, KLONGTON, WATTANA, BANGKOK

    Business hours:10:00–22:00  (L.O. – 30 minutes before of closing time)

     

    URL:http://www.ippudo.co.th/en (English)

    http://www.ippudo.co.th(Thailand)

     

     

    IPPUDO République

    Address:6 Place Jacques Bonsergent, Paris, 75010

    Business hours: Monday to Friday: 12:00–16:00、18:00-24:00 (Friday – 24:30)

    Saturday: 12:00-24:30

    Sunday/holiday: 12:00-22:30 (no breaktime on Saturday and Sunday) ※L.O. – 30 minutes before the closing time of each shop.

    URL:http://www.ippudo.fr/

     

    Ippudo’s website:http://www.ippudo.com

     

  • It’s not just Ichiran and Ippudo – there are more places around the world that serve the Japanese standard of Ramen! Today we’re introducing 6!

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    Ramen has become a recent hit with foreigners. That’s why today we’ll be introducing places outside of Japan where you can enjoy a nice bowl of ramen. This article is dedicated to ramen fans who cannot taste Japanese ramen in Japan.

     

    Ichiran Ramen

    いちらん

    The noodles are made using special wheat flour and a unique blend. The noodle makers have a hefty amount of experience, using the ultimate method to create a splendid experience for the customers with each mouthful. After extensive research by specialists, a secret technique was devised to enhance the flavour of the tonkostu broth. The main idea was formed by using chili peppers as a base and mixing this with 30 different ingredients. The broth is left to mature day and night. Ichiran is available in America, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

     

    More information: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/42485

     

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    Ichiran official website: https://ichiran.com

     

     

    Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta

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    According to Michelin Guide Tokyo 2016, this is the first ramen shop in the world to receive a Michelin star. The owner Onishi Yuki uses simple and original ingredients and an original preparation method to make this much-adored ramen. The store has taken a step forward and opened its first chain at Pacific Plaza in Singapore!

     

    Find out more information here: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/19901

      

     

     

    Ippudo

    一風堂

    Ippudo serves up Hakata ramen, which originates from Fukuoka. Anyone can easily finish off these servings, and the restaurant is stylish and clean. The characteristic and filling tonkotsu broth, and the rich, deep flavour of the soup is a result of extensive research. There are branches in America, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, England and France.

     

    More information:

    http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/45999

    http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/7130

     

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    Ippudo official website:http://www.ippudo.com

     

     

    Ajisen Ramen

    味千

    The special feature of this Kumamoto ramen is the brown tare sauce called senmiyu that accompanies the Kumamoto tonkotsu ramen. This adds a deep flavour to the white soup broth. Garlic, which is an essential feature of Kumamoto ramen, is a prominent flavour. There are Ajisen Ramen shops in China and Taiwan. It is  a particularly big hit in China.

     

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    Ajisen Ramen official site:http://www.aji1000.co.jp

     

     

    Santouka

    山頭火

    This ramen originated in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. At all chains within Japan and in foreign countries, the soup is made from scratch starting from stage one. Ingredients are specially selected and prepared, producing a flavour that is satisfying despite the reduced usage of salt. The Shio-ramen is presented to represent a slim woman with rosy red tinted skin. The restaurant boasts the cloudy tonkotsu soup, which customers drink up to the very last drop. There are chains in Canada, America, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

     

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    Santouka

    Official website: https://www.santouka.co.jp/shop-foreigin

     

    Ramen Nagi

    狐

    This ramen is known nationwide for its rich and unique soup blend that is made up of over 20 varieties of niboshi dried sardines. The fisherman who caught the sardines explained how to prepare the iwashi extract. Many varieties of flavourings are combined. The shop boasts the irresistible spicy flavour produced by maturing the ramen broth for a few days. There are Ramen Nagi chains in Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong and China.

     

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    Ramen Nagi official website:http://www.n-nagi.com

     

     

    Hakata Choten

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    Hakata Choten originated from Fukuoka and Kumamoto and eventually opened a shop in France. According to ratings on the popular rating blog (https://cecj2.com/ ) and many other sources, this is the best place for both Gyoza and ramen and holds the throne as the no.1 ramen shop. This is the first ramen shop to ever be opened in Paris, serving customers with 1.3 times the amount of thin ramen noodles as the Japanese shop. The ramen broth is prepared by boiling it for over 24 hours. This produces a strong tasting tonkotsu ramen broth. This is authentic Hakata ramen.

     

    The intense flavour of the tonkotsu broth is perfect for the authentic Hakata ramen. Customers can choose the hardness of their noodles (soft, al dente or a bit harder), and the soup flavour (mild, normal or intense) . This customer service reflects authentic Japanese service, allowing Parisians to enjoy the humble service of a Japanese shop.

     

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    URL:http://www.manichi1.com

     

    So, how about it? Next time you’re looking to enjoy the flavours of Japan in your own country, or whether you’re somewhere else in the world, try out these places!

     

    Translator: Samantha Fernandes

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