I tried a Christmas dinner-themed ramen bowl in Manchester and it was 10/10
On Friday, I went to Shoryu in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens to try out their brand-new festive menu and it did not disappoint.
This Christmas (kurisumasu in Japanese), Shoryu Ramen is offering something unique yet unmistakably festive: The Kurisumasu Menu. A joyful selection of dishes, this festive set menu celebrates Japanese winter comfort foods with playful nods to British seasonal favourites.
We had The Kurisumasu Ramen (a love letter to pigs-in-blankets), Brussels Sprout Tempura, and a Mini Mochi Man (almost too cute to eat!), as well as the limited- edition Shoryu JFC Chicken Bucket (£20); a golden, crispy sharing bucket inspired by Japan’s Christmas fried-chicken tradition.
Though I myself did not have The Kurisumasu Ramen, which includes a creamy tonkotsu broth with Japanese karikari sausages, sliced pork belly, and a cheeky hint of cranberry or the crispy Japanese fried chicken, I was told by my guest that it was “absolutely delicious.”
As a vegetarian, I had the Tokyo Soy Ramen which is a warming soy broth with ganmo tofu, pak choi, and nori. As winter approaches here in Manchester, this ramen truly feels comforting and good for the soul.
Additionally, I had the Brussels Sprout Tempura which feature seasonal sprouts in a light, airy tempura batter, finished with truffle oil and a salt-and-pepper dipping salt. This was a truly delicious way to enjoy sprouts and even the staunchest of sprout-haters would struggle to say a bad word against these!
To finish, we had the Mini Mochi Man which is a snowman-shaped vanilla mochi that is absolutely adorable and to which I felt so sad about eating (however, they were very tasty.)
I also tried Santa’s Pink Cheeks mocktail which includes fresh mint, yuzu jam and cranberry-apple juice with lime. This mocktail is tangy and refreshing with a lovely festive twist, an absolute must to accompany your meal!
The Kurisumasu Menu is priced at £35 which includes a festive cocktail, beer, or mocktail, a special ramen, a side, and dessert, plus one lucky dip per person. You can try this delicious menu out until the 4th of January at Shoryu in Manchester.