How World-Class Ramen Noodles Are Made (Sun Noodle Factory)

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Жыл бұрын

I visited Sun Noodle Factory and learnt how Ramen Noodles are made. SquareSpace : 10% off your 1st order using www.squarespace.com/frenchguy
Big thanks to Kenshiro, Makoto and the team for the warm welcome. Sun Noodle is a company that produces high-quality artisanal noodles. The company was founded in 1981 by Hidehito Uki in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has since expanded to other locations, including Los Angeles and New Jersey. Sun Noodle is known for its fresh, authentic noodles, which are made using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. The company supplies noodles to a variety of customers, including restaurants, food trucks, and grocery stores. Sun Noodle offers a wide range of noodle types, including ramen, udon, soba, and more, and is known for its collaborations with chefs to create unique and innovative noodle dishes.
Ramen noodles are typically made in a factory using specialized equipment and processes. Here are the general steps involved in making ramen noodles in a factory:
1. Mixing: The ingredients for the noodles, such as wheat flour, salt, and water, and Kansui, are mixed together in a large mixer.
2. Kneading: The dough is then kneaded to develop the gluten and create a smooth texture.
3. Resting: The dough is allowed to rest for a period of time to relax the gluten and make it easier to roll out.
4. Rolling: The dough is rolled out using a series of rollers to the desired thickness.
5. Cutting: The rolled-out dough is then cut into noodle shapes using a specialized cutter.
6. Packaging: The dried noodles are packaged in bags or other containers for distribution to stores or restaurants.
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@pandabosch Жыл бұрын

It looked less like a factory and more like a laboratory. Extremely clean and extremely professional.

@MrBonoso Жыл бұрын

Exactly what a good factory should look like!

@Larken42 Жыл бұрын

That’s kinda how food manufacturing works. Cleanliness standards required by legislation lend themselves to very sterile, straight forward, and accessible equipment to efficiently clean them and maintain these standards

@Pointillax Жыл бұрын

My Grandfather had a pastry shop and I've always heard him refer to the area where he and his employees made the pastries as "the lab" or "laboratory". If I'm not mistaking it's the actual name of the room at least in french, not just a nickname

@hirobian2 Жыл бұрын

As it should be.

@dovanice-rn6et Жыл бұрын

@@Larken42 it's not like that in most of food industry's... There it's pricey and extremely exclusive... In France you buy things that come from wide heavy in terms of productions and so dirty products all the time, I think it's like that or even worse in many parts of our world...

@4rb1trary76 Жыл бұрын

Love how you are now the one with the superior ramen eating style

@SkkyJuse Жыл бұрын

I live for Sun noodles. Their “instant” ramen packs are soo good!

@trollzorsk Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Ivan-dk2uf Жыл бұрын

Just had them for the firsf time, wow is all i have to say!

@nikman2 Жыл бұрын

They have an instant?

@Ivan-dk2uf Жыл бұрын

@nikman2 not "instant" but 3 min using stove max

@SkkyJuse Жыл бұрын

@@nikman2 Yep, although it’s been a minute since I had them. You’ll probably be able to find them in the refrigerated section Uajimaya or other Asian grocers. They aren’t “cheap” but certainly much less expensive than going out for ramen.

@frankfurter7260 Жыл бұрын

Among other sources, they’re sold at local Whole Foods in the refrigerated section. They come in several varieties. Each box contains two separately wrapped portions of noodles and two separate portions of soup base for $7.39, currently on-sale sale for $6.19 + another 10% off for prime members. The noodles are good. The base is pretty salty.

@cr9072 Жыл бұрын

The person in the factory: Yes Also me: Yes

@pierop1805 Жыл бұрын

Yyess

@angrypotato_fz Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@elboincc Жыл бұрын

The guy was quite a conversationalist. He was on a string of “Yes” responses then suddenly threw out a “right!” Must have been a challenge editing all the footage.

@Getpojke Жыл бұрын

A thousand thanks to Kenshiro Uki & Sun Noodles for letting us see behind the curtain of their noodle factory. Such an experience. My Salut/Soy pan [the Silver & Copper version] arrived the other week. I decided to give it its trial run using it to reduce a stock/sauce down to a demi glace to use with some beef that I obtained from local farm [just outside my village that produces a cross between Wagyu and Black Angus]. The pan is a delight to use. I used it on my portable gas burner rather than my electric hob. The weight & control is perfect. Only using silicone & wood tools it was a total joy to use, also the clean up afterwards was simple. As I'm a little older than some of your usual viewers I decided to make an addition to the pan. I had a dog tag made with a split-ring that has "Cu/Ag" on it that I've added to the eyelet on the end of the handle. This way when I eventually pass on, the people I've left my kitchen equipment to will easily find my silver & copper pan. I have a full set of antique copper & tinned pans, but this one shouldn't get lost in the mix. Truly a pan to pass on. PS, The person I've left my kitchen equipment to is a chemist who loves to cook, so I'm sure he'll recognise the tag bearing "Cu/Ag" right away, maybe something you could add to the website, little dog-tags for the special pans?

@DJ-nn6vg Жыл бұрын

You were right in my backyard at Sun! That place looks more like a micro-chip factory than a noodle factory.

@Lostcyborg Жыл бұрын

The h mart by sells them so does Mitsuwa. Wish they had a tour but I understand it has to be super clean and sterile😂

@SkyWKing Жыл бұрын

The modern factory planning and management do originate from the Japanese auto and electronics factory back in the 70s. It's called the 5S principle. That's where the yellow marking lines, shadow boards for tools, red tag areas you see in every modern factory came from. Before that it's not uncommon to find random tools in a newly produced car.

@stevenbi7495 Жыл бұрын

I've waited the ramen lord episode for months and it's finally coming!!!

@adrianli7559 Жыл бұрын

Personally waiting for Way of Ramen to return

@stevenbi7495 Жыл бұрын

@@adrianli7559 Yeo facts, he's a G

@YungRamo Жыл бұрын

@@adrianli7559 yea, i hope he is well, it seems he is having some issues in personal life currently.

@Nemobi Жыл бұрын

Alex : Asks whatever question about ramen. Mr. Makoto Sato : YES

@MS-vp6rv 10 ай бұрын

YES

@oijans Жыл бұрын

I just love watching noodle making factories. This is just one fantastic one. I am amazed.

@at0mly Жыл бұрын

I love their wavy noodles, some of the most amazing texture I've ever experienced with ramen.

@JamesKao3D Жыл бұрын

As an American ramen lover, I can't overstate how big a difference Sun Noodle has made to the ramen scene here. Prior to the mid-2000s, "good" ramen was defined by just 1 thing - store-made ramen noodles vs. instant. As a result, ramen restaurants were relatively rare, a small number only in major metro areas, with relatively little emphasis on soup and other flavors because the noodle making process dominated the energy within each restaurant. After Sun Noodle became available, the ramen scene really took off. The use of instant noodles in any store claiming to be a ramen shop disappeared - everyone uses decent noodles now. Higher end restaurants differentiate with different noodle thicknesses, different soups, different preparations (e.g. tsukemen, tantanmen). It's a night and day difference today that they created.

@KainYusanagi Жыл бұрын

100% agreed. It was a wave that started in the USA and quickly expanded throughout all of North America.

@shura0107 Жыл бұрын

As another American ramen eater (I enjoy it, wouldn't say I love it), my experience was in the mid to late 2000s, there were only a handful of ramen places, and there was a king. However, the king is now dethroned, and while they are still good, they are the measurement by which all new places are measured, so every new restaurant has to be close, if not better than the king, at least in their type of broth. The scene has exploded in offering all the different types of broth with styles of prep and noodles.

@bebisibeb Жыл бұрын

Too bad that problem is still here in Zew Zealand. There is literally no decent ramen shop here. None, and I've tried dozens. Nothing even comes close to your random sketchy alleyway 5 seaters in Japan.

@cityofillustrations Жыл бұрын

This was so cool, getting to see how much effort goes into creating something. Most people wouldn't take as much care to analyse. I love how different all the noodles are

@chadingram4227 Жыл бұрын

“A ramen authority… or Lord.” That’s so awesome!!!!

@danielsantiagourtado3430 Жыл бұрын

I love your visit to factories Alex! You always go above and beyond! 🎉🎉🎉

@willmac1621 Жыл бұрын

this episode was just beautiful, there is no other way to describe it

@JavierSalcedoC Жыл бұрын

No way you're meeting ramen lord. Can't wait for the next episode I wonder if the next series could be focused on Tom Yum

@dr-k1667 Жыл бұрын

If I ever come across this brand it will be tried immediately! What an interesting series this is turning out to be. As you learn it gets deeper and more interesting. Your final product will be really exciting Alex!

@BertPdeboy Жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazing you got this all on tape!

@Kushari Жыл бұрын

Your passion for these details is lovely!

@alroy12345 Жыл бұрын

Waa thinking about ramen lord...can't wait for the next video!!

@nnorm Жыл бұрын

This just keeps on getting better!! Amazing work as always

@0calvin Жыл бұрын

Alex, thank you so much for the tour. It was great of Sun to let you do dome filming. I'm also from New Jersey and never knew they were made here.

@FergalByrne Жыл бұрын

Your beautiful pan arrived this week, hopefully can try it out tomorrow. Thanks for this Alex!

@woolfel Жыл бұрын

I love seeing noodles or pasta being made. Look forward to the next episode!

@j.rubach9910 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Really love the passion and drive to learn that goes into these videoes

@davnoa5958 Жыл бұрын

I like how representative of the factory just said "Yes" 90% of the time.

@bbread__ Жыл бұрын

what an adventure. I'm loving this.

@rabokel Жыл бұрын

love your encyclopaedic approach

@codymccall Жыл бұрын

Chicago!! Welcome home brother. glad to have you near by.

@ArvidOlson Жыл бұрын

Ooooh I’m so excited for next episode! Been waiting for you to meet up with Ramen_Lord since the first episode! With his new restaurant and everything!

@DishBestServed Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always.

@RealAndySkibba Жыл бұрын

Love these factory tours. Mechanical engineer by trade - its always fascinating to me to see how other factories make their widgets.

@Darth.Ramen.Wednesday Жыл бұрын

I'm loving this video series!

@kirby7379 Жыл бұрын

I am so excited for the next installment.

@dantefreda Жыл бұрын

amazing work alex, love your videos, Keep it UP!!!

@SasukeWR Жыл бұрын

New episode!! Yes 😊

@tokiomitohsaka7770 Жыл бұрын

I love this! As soon as I saw it, I put everything else aside to watch.

@rodrigonarita2648 Жыл бұрын

Amazing series! ❤

@lostphotographs3936 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the States Alex~! We are glad to have you visit!

@kuturak3488 Жыл бұрын

Hyped to see the next episode :D great job alex!

@juandenz2008 Жыл бұрын

Impressive factory !!

@Abhothra Жыл бұрын

Love how you change the way people look at what seems so simple, Pasta, Salt, and now Ramen (again)

@TraderRoss 10 ай бұрын

That was really cool getting a tour of the factory. I've only had instant ramen that I fixed up. I want to do real ramen & enjoy it.

@bres Жыл бұрын

Great epsiode!

@westerndragon207 Жыл бұрын

Love the new content Chef Alex 😊

@protopigeon Жыл бұрын

As much as I love making noodles, sometimes I wish I could buy Sun noodles in the UK!

@derrapha2.049 Жыл бұрын

I love these type of videos

@will16320 Жыл бұрын

what a great factory!

@DrejcD Жыл бұрын

Love your Ramen episodes! ❤🍜❤

@mshenay Жыл бұрын

early in my exploration of “authentic” ramen in within the United States, I learned that one of the common factors of a good bowl was the use of sun noodles, if they weren’t being made from scratch by somebody passionate and educated That said I am so excited to see your exploration of your business and happy to have some insight into what made them such a stand out an excellent ingredient

@hardyboyz683 Жыл бұрын

As a Chicagoan im so excited to see you in my city next episode i cant wait!!

@charlesaugis7784 Жыл бұрын

Alex : "What's your name ?" Japanese guy : "yes !"

@TheM750 Жыл бұрын

I used to drive by them every day when I lived in Kalihi, had no idea how big of a deal they are! So cool to see this!

@Leadran_Leah Жыл бұрын

"How its Made - Ramen Noodles" ala Alex ❤ Very detailed, very high quality. As usual! 😊

@crazytwoknobs Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're coming to Chicago!

@markust8904 Жыл бұрын

Wow had no idea the process, just noodles in a package. Fantastic. And i rarely eat noodles or ramen.

@BlitzKriegVT Жыл бұрын

i used to work at the flour mill producing Sun Noodles' flour as a flour miller! very cool to see the product being used!

@AaronSpielman Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Alex!

@carlosvargas2067 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting the explanations of "Yes-right" guy, very concrete amswers, nice video man.

@TheJapeKing Жыл бұрын

The process is just mesmerising ! I would love to work there :)

@nlpx Жыл бұрын

God, i crave a bowl of noodles now. So good!

@trollzorsk Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

This is very similar to making breads. Fascinating

@123456dirtman Жыл бұрын

Rogers Foods Flour? Awesome.. I worked there for the summer of 1996. It was really neat seeing all the flour making equipment..

@-rizzza- Жыл бұрын

It looked like the guy had a lot of fun showing you around!

@lukasparo194 Жыл бұрын

Alex…. You are doing excellent work.. don’t stop. Don’t work yourself to hard.

@captainlaserbeam6295 Жыл бұрын

Please document more than just ramen when you visit Chicago. There's so much food culture, it would be great to hear more about your visit to my hometown,

@lumioX Жыл бұрын

I've never liked ramen that much, but I haven't missed a single episode of ramen I or ramen II. But I do love the pure dedication and enthusiasm for food, so I will still see every episode! I've got so much to learn. Thanks Alex!

@miss.l.1563 Жыл бұрын

Neither do i. Liked watching this though.

@Gremalkin1979 Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, what is it about ramen that you do not like. The noodles, the broth, or the concept?

@lumioX Жыл бұрын

@@Gremalkin1979 The flavor is nice, and I'll make ramen occasionally. For me ramen is easy to make, but kind of hard to eat. For me the workload to eat a "quick" meal don't make it that quick. I'm the kind of guy how prefer a fast meal that can be hold in my hands. During a break I'll like to sit, walk or do whatever, while I eat. If I should criticize ramen for anything it would be the lack of texture, but Alex's Ramen-series has showed me you can always add texture with ingredients, so that critique is not valid now :)

@MrNathancast Жыл бұрын

If you've never tried sun noodles. You're missing out. They're amazing

@JoeAdams Жыл бұрын

This series is making me want lots of ramen...going to have to make a trip to the japanese market

@mrmentii4467 Жыл бұрын

I love your improved ramen slurping skill alex 😊

@eric_has_no_idea Жыл бұрын

Have fun here in Chicago! Hope you get to try a bunch of our other food too.

@NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes yes. Top tier commentary

@Teremzaum Жыл бұрын

Amazing episode, salut from brazil

@samsonchan1488 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Chicago!!!!!!

@youngman618 Жыл бұрын

Hope the family is safe during the protests! good to see the ramen series and cant wait to see whats up next!

@Malakaiser Жыл бұрын

"Yes"

@trollzorsk Жыл бұрын

Yes

@frankleepower2333 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@yaowong8324 Жыл бұрын

Yeaaaa!! Let's go Mike!!! 👏👏👏

@Sheenifier 9 ай бұрын

I never knew Sun Noodles were known outside of Hawaii. Wow so they're that good

@HeraBek Жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting for the Mike Satinover episode. Hes a legend.

@JManahara Жыл бұрын

Great content,

@LabGecko Жыл бұрын

Well I'm sold. Looking for Sun noodles every time I go to the store now.

@Finickell0 Жыл бұрын

Man, you are Best!

@Zatain Жыл бұрын

The owner of my go to local ramen restaurant makes his own noodles and he says that he lets them rest for 3 days before use. I don't know how much effect that has but his Niboshi Ramen is stellar and actually has won rewards for it.

@MrSteezy Жыл бұрын

So cool your meeting up with ramen lord!

@SuperNetSpyder Жыл бұрын

OOOOOhhh you .... what a cliffhanger!!!! I live in the suburbs of Chicago and I was about to jump out of my seat at the name of the place - and BAM - the ultimate cliffhanger!

@jerrykco Жыл бұрын

Sun noodle makes the best ramen noodles!

@NonEuclideanTacoCannon Жыл бұрын

We get Sun noodles over in Oregon, it's the good stuff.

@faynocx5796 Жыл бұрын

YES

@yumedan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us with you on your ramen journey. It's almost like watching Charlie taking a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory 😋

@etherdog Жыл бұрын

I finally got my Co-op to stock Sun Noodles a couple of weeks ago!

@swampymaan Жыл бұрын

Sun Noodle Factory Worker "Makoto" response to all questions: "Yesss" 🤣

@paulodmanoel500 Жыл бұрын

"Yes." A man of few words indeed.

@patrykwoloch8114 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@esinohio Жыл бұрын

Sun noodles = awesomeness in a bowl. Can we also take a second to appreciate how cool the name Kenshiro is?

@Rogues.photography Жыл бұрын

Alex! Much love from the States! I love the new series and videos, however, I have been craving more from your Food, but we digress podcast. Is there any chance we will be gifted with any more episodes? Salut!