Notes since filming: I really hated giving this one a medium overall score, but for me, it was largely an issue of the yeast extract used to approximate pork flavor in this. This is not the only time I’ve come across something like this that set my tastebuds off, but it was definitely the first. Since filming, I recommend this one with the caveat that I personally find the artificial flavor to be overwhelming, but that a lot of people who aren’t me don’t have any issue with it. Every once in a while, someone on Reddit asks, “Why does Raoh Tonkotsu have this weird stink to it?” and so I know I’m not the only one whose tastebuds are wired like this. But if you don’t have an issue with yeast, from a consistency and quality perspective, this is one of the best tonkotsus you can buy in the US. It’s just not for me.
Original video description:
Time to dive into the channel’s first tonkotsu product with the much-hyped Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu flavor. Does this variety of Raoh really stand tall as the “king” of ramen? Let’s find out!
Links to purchase (although it seems like ordering this online is a total crapshoot and these may be either the “Artificial” or “Umami” version of this product based on availability):
https://smile.amazon.com/Nissin-RAOH-Ramen-Noodle-Tonkotsu/dp/B015E9AEWK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=D62K7U0O7PIZ&keywords=nissin+raoh+tonkotsu&qid=1651258453&sprefix=nissin+raoh+tonkotsuaps63&sr=8-2 (Always be careful with third party Amazon sellers!)
Scores:
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 1/10 (due to garlic)
- Overall: 5/10
