{"id":8434,"date":"2025-04-10T16:32:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/?p=8434"},"modified":"2025-04-10T16:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:32:45","slug":"taisuke-nakamura-brings-inosho-ramens-fiery-flavors-to-makati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/taisuke-nakamura-brings-inosho-ramens-fiery-flavors-to-makati\/","title":{"rendered":"Taisuke Nakamura Brings Inosho Ramen\u2019s Fiery Flavors to Makati"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan\u2019s beloved ramen shop Inosho<\/strong> has finally landed in the Philippines, opening its first overseas branch in the bustling city of Makati. Founded in 2006, Inosho has built a loyal following across western Tokyo\u2014particularly in the Shakujii area\u2014with seven branches and a reputation for bold, flavor-packed ramen.<\/p>\n

Its most iconic dish? The unforgettable Karakarauo Ramen<\/strong>, a rich, spicy bowl unlike anything else, and a deeply savory tsukemen<\/strong> (dipping noodles) served with a thick, umami-rich broth.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from INOSHO Ramen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cInosho\u2019s signature is its intensely flavorful soup,\u201d says owner Taisuke Nakamura<\/strong>. \u201cWe create a deep, layered taste by combining a rich broth with the umami of dried ingredients like katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and niboshi (dried sardines). Our Karakarauo Ramen is especially unique\u2014it\u2019s a full-bodied broth fused with serious heat. You won\u2019t find this kind of flavor anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n

The idea to bring Inosho to the Philippines started two years ago, when Nakamura participated in a ramen festival in Makati. The response was overwhelming.<\/p>\n

\"\"Taisuke Nakamura \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe served Karakarauo Ramen and our tsukemen, and the feedback was fantastic,\u201d he recalls. \u201cPeople kept telling us how delicious it was. We noticed that the Philippines has a large population of young people, and they seemed to really enjoy rich, bold flavors. That convinced us it was time to open a store here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bringing Japanese ramen to the Philippines, however, wasn\u2019t without its challenges. Ingredient sourcing had to be reconsidered, especially for the soup.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSince we can\u2019t export Japanese pork bones, we had to test and adjust our recipe many times,\u201d Nakamura explains. \u201cWe played around with different combinations of dried fish like bonito and sardines to fine-tune the flavor. Interestingly, in the Philippines, we\u2019re able to use pork knuckles with more meat attached, which actually gives us a more luxurious stock. That turned out to be a huge advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inosho\u2019s Makati branch is designed for comfort, with cozy sofa seating and a stylish bar counter that invites customers to relax and truly enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from INOSHO Ramen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAt Inosho, we believe ramen should be more than just delicious\u2014it should be entertainment,\u201d says Nakamura. \u201cWe want our customers to feel the excitement and joy of every bowl. Karakarauo Ramen may be a rare style in the Philippines right now, but I think it could easily become the spiciest ramen in the country! Of course, you can adjust the heat to your liking. I hope people will be curious and give it a try!\u201d<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> INOSHO Ramen in Makati: A Bold, New Take on Japanese Ramen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Inosho Ramen, led by Taisei Nakamura, brings its signature spicy Karakarauo Ramen and rich tsukemen to Makati\u2014offering one of the boldest ramen experiences in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209],"tags":[1663,1662,1664,1665,1659,1661],"class_list":["post-8434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-beverage","tag-inosho","tag-inosho-ramen","tag-new-ramen-restaurant","tag-new-ramen-restaurant-in-makati","tag-ramen","tag-taisei-nakamura"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8434"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8445,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8434\/revisions\/8445"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}