Ramen Innovation: Ippudo's New Clam Chowder Ramen

Drawing inspiration from local and regional ramen variations from Japan, Ippudo constantly innovates by offering a variety of ramen creations. This time, the inspiration takes on an All-American classic with a unique spin from Ippudo for another unique flavor experience...

Inventive, imaginative, daring. It's what keeps Ippudo at the forefront of ramen innovation, constantly engaging its loyal diners with new expressions of ramen creativity. Leave it to the ramen masters of Ippudo to add a flavorful twist to an iconic American classic with their new Clam Chowder Ramen...

The new Clam Chowder Ramen (P 520, add a slab of crispy bacon for only P 20) from Ippudo is the latest ramen innovation following the recent releases of their previous limited edition ramen creations (for more on Ippudo's innovative ramen creations, see my previous posts on their Yokohama Iekei Ramen, Hakata-Style Nikusoba Ramen, Gyokai Tonkotsu Ramen, Hakata-Style Tsukemen, and the Limited Edition Spicy Black Ramen), and it's definitely different. Who would've thought that the classic clam chowder would work perfectly, reinvented in a bowl of ramen?  The comfortingly familiar rich creamy texture of clam chowder is recreated with the signature pork tonkotsu broth in a bold east-west fusion.

Along with the new Clam Chowder Ramen, Ippudo also served two of their newest side dishes...

...to pair with their latest ramen creation. Salmon and chicken are given new flavorful twists in that unique Ippudo style, something you can always expect at Ippudo. Imaginative and tasty, these new side dishes are sure bets for Ippudo's growing list of popular dishes.  

The Torched Salmon Roll (P 295) features their take on a popular global favorite, with lightly torched salmon topped with creamy mentaiko mayo and fish roe for added texture and flavor. The lightly charred outer layer of the creamy salmon lends a distinct flavor to the butter-like notes of the salmon, capped by the equally creamy mentaiko mayo and perfectly finished by the vibrant briny notes of the fish roe. It's a light yet flavorful starter that pairs well with Ippudo's signature ramen, including their new Clam Chowder Ramen.

The Teba Gyoza (P 230) combines the distinct flavors of chicken wings and gyoza in one unique dish, with deep-fried chicken wings stuffed with savory and meaty gyoza filling and served with gyoza sauce. The light crispness of the chicken wings, the juicy and savory notes of the gyoza meat filling, and the bold flavors of the sharp gyoza sauce come together in a seamless blend for another tasty starter at Ippudo. Now you're ready for the new Clam Chowder Ramen by Ippudo...

Described as a "soulful fusion" by Ippudo, the new Clam Chowder Ramen brings the best of global flavors in a bowl of comforting noodles. The new Clam Chowder comes with thick and firm noodles seasoned with black pepper and served in a thick and creamy broth, a combination of Ippudo's signature pork tonkotsu broth enriched with bechamel sauce and truffle oil for its unique umami flavors. The bowl of ramen is then topped with fresh clams and Parmesan cheese, potatoes, onions and aji tamago to complete the flavors. But it gets better with a slab of crispy bacon...

The broth is unlike any other I've tried, with the flavorful tonkotsu broth kicked up even more with the infusion of bechamel and truffle oil. The briny notes of the clams add fresh notes, capped by the sharp flavors of the Parmesan, followed by the thick noodles with subtle hints of black pepper.

The potatoes and onions, along with the aji tamago, weave in more flavors for a unique ramen experience. And it definitely gets better with bacon. You can break up the crisp bacon and top it on your bowl of ramen, or use it like a breadstick to soak up the richness of the broth, your call. The bacon really adds that perfect finishing touch to the dish. Different, innovative, unique, it's another must-try Limited Edition ramen from Ippudo not to be missed. New ramen, new side dishes, so what are you waiting for? Head on down to your nearest Ippudo branch and discover new flavorful spins that can only come from Ippudo's ramen masters... 

Ippudo is located at the 3rd Floor of Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong, or call 470-1837 for inquiries.

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