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Ichi-wan Misoshiru Summary
Criteria for each radar chart item (click)
Taste: Total opinion of the author and surroundings
Gifts: for souvenirs → 3, not for gifts but giftable enough → 4, giftable enough → 5
History: Established after 2010 → 1, established after 2000 → 2, established after the war → 3, established before the war → 4, established in the Meiji era → 5
Price: superior
Criteria: 300-400 yen for gifts, 200-300 yen for specialty stores, 100-200 yen for everyday use.
3 for equal, 4 or more for sup
Health: additives/salt standard → 3, no additives/salt standard → 4, +α health factors → 5
Impact: some characteristic or differentiating element → 3, rarity or surprising element → 4, rarity or surprising element stands out → 5
Honda Miso Honten (Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto) is a long-established miso store established in 1830, and is especially known for its “Saikyo Shiro Miso.
The store’s popular “Ichi-wan Misoshiru” is an instant miso soup made with freeze-dried miso paste and ingredients wrapped in fuyaki, which makes it easy to enjoy the authentic taste by simply pouring hot water.
- Too high quality authentic miso soup.
- Colorful monaka are perfect for gift-giving!
- Instant but filling and satisfying
- Saikyo Shiro Miso has an unrivaled elegant flavor
- None
Author
This is how the author got hooked on miso soup!
| Miso Soup Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Method | Monaka (wafer-style) |
| Shelf Life (Best Before) | Approximately 180 days at room temperature |
| Product Variety | 4 types (Fried Tofu, Nameko Mushroom, Tofu, Kyoto Miso) |
| Miso Type (Rice/Bean/Barley) | Rice Miso (Fried Tofu, Tofu, Kyoto Miso), Bean Miso |
| Miso Brand (Regional Origin) | Kyoto Miso |
| Miso Color | Red (Tofu, Nameko), White (Kyoto Miso) |
| Price (Per Unit) | 200–300 yen |
| Location | Kyoto City |
| Operating Company (Store) | Honda Miso Main Store Co., Ltd. |
| Others |
Honda Miso Honten is a miso specialty store in business for over 100 years.
HONDA MISO HONTEN (Founded in 1921)
With a history of nearly 100 years since its establishment, Honda Miso Honten is a traditional Japanese miso specialty store with its main office in Kyoto.
It is characterized by the reliable techniques passed down by craftsmen and its commitment to carefully selected ingredients that make the most of nature’s bounty.
The popular “Ichi-wan Misoshiru” is an authentic instant miso soup made with additive-free miso and available in a wide variety of varieties, perfect as a gift!
Online Shop: https://honda-miso.shop-pro.jp/?pid=102624856
Real food Review
The “Ichi-wan Misoshiru” offered by Honda Miso Honten is a product in which miso and ingredients are stuffed inside a “monaka” (a small flapjack), allowing you to enjoy authentic miso soup by simply pouring hot water into it.
When you open the beautiful Japanese-style lid, you will find the “how to serve” instructions (very courteous).
赤味噌・白味噌・合わせ味噌、持ち味様々うまき味噌
旨き味噌は伝承本田の京お味噌
味噌は味噌でも一味違う
それがほんとの手前みそ
天保創業以来、家業一筋味噌づくり
時代移りて味噌屋の味噌汁
カンタン手軽で手間いらず
京の麩焼きに包まれた
豆腐・油揚げ・なめこ汁
一わんの味噌汁こそが家内円満秘訣の味噌
Aka miso, Shiro miso, Mixed miso, Umaki miso with a variety of flavors
Umaki Miso is the Kyoto-style miso of Tradition Honda
Miso is miso with a difference
That’s the real handmade miso.
Since our founding in Tempo era, miso has been our family business.
Miso soup from a miso shop through the ages
Simple, easy, and hassle-free
Wrapped in Kyoto fuyaki
Tofu, deep-fried tofu and nameko mushroom soup
One bowl of miso soup is the secret to a happy family
Next, take out the miso soup.
Green→ Deep-Fried tofu
Brown→ Tofu
This is what it looks like when you take out the bag.
Author
Looks like a big macaroon.
Add 160 ml of hot water according to the instructions.
Taro
The original miso is very tasty, so it’s no wonder!
Although it is instant miso soup, it has a good amount of ingredients (which is great!)
What is surprising about this is that the ingredients are kept large,
whereas most instant miso soups are freeze-dried or made into fresh miso, which makes the ingredients very small.
A total of four types of miso soup
Taro
Ichi-wan Misoshiru consists of four different series
Abura-age (fukusa-jiru): with deep-fried tofu and pumpkin
Tofu (red miso soup): with tofu and wakame seaweed
Nameko (red soup stock): with nameko mushrooms
Saikyo Shiro Miso (white miso soup): Saikyo Shiro Miso Tailored
This unique dish combines sweet pumpkin and savory fried tofu.
The refined miso from Honda Miso Honten enhances the flavor of the fried tofu, while the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin adds depth to the taste.
It is especially perfect for a meal during the cold season or on a day when you are a little tired, and the harmony of the ingredients and the gentle aroma of miso soothes the soul.
As the name “fukusa-jiru” suggests, it has a full-bodied flavor and makes a great gift.
The robust flavor and saltiness of red miso soup stock, combined with the thick texture of nameko mushrooms, makes this miso soup rich and satisfying.
When hot water is poured, the unique aroma of red dashi (dashi broth) is released and the nameko mushrooms return to a smooth texture, giving it a simple yet profound flavor.
The robust flavor of red dashi and the smoothness of nameko mushrooms are a perfect match, making it a great drink.
his dish is especially satisfying for those who like strong flavors and those who usually prefer red miso, making it a perfect ending after drinking or as an accompaniment to a meal.
筆者
The author liked this one the best.
Tofu (red miso soup): with tofu and wakame seaweed” is made with red miso, which is unique to Honda Miso Honten, and has a rich, deep flavor.
This dish is one of the simplest in the Ichi-wan Misoshiru series, yet offers a robust flavor.
When hot water is poured, the scent of miso spreads softly, and the tofu and wakame return plump, so that the texture of the ingredients can also be enjoyed.
This is one of the most elegant and sweetest of the Ichi-wan Miso Soup series, made with Saikyo Shiro Miso, the pride of Honda Miso Honten.
Saikyo Shiro Miso is characterized by its sweet and mild flavor. When poured over hot water, it has a rich and creamy aroma, and a sip gives the tongue a gentle sweetness and richness.
The distinctive sweetness of white miso has no peculiarities and is perfectly balanced with a mild saltiness.
The simple ingredients enhance the flavor of the miso, and the taste is comforting and relaxing as you drink.
Since white miso is used in Kyoto’s traditional ozoni and other winter dishes, it warms the body, especially during the cold season, and makes it easy to enjoy Kyoto’s unique food culture.
In summary: Be sure to try this modern gem from traditional miso!
Each of the four “Ichi-wan Misoshiru” soups has a different taste and character, making them a luxurious bowl of authentic Kyoto flavor that can be enjoyed easily in your busy life.
Tofu,” with the simple flavor of red miso and tofu shining through, ‘Abura-age,’ with its perfect balance of sweetness and richness, ‘Nameko mushrooms,’ with their rich, thick texture, and ‘Saikyo Shiro-miso,’ with its elegant and gentle sweetness.
No matter which one you choose, you will be able to enjoy the charm of carefully crafted miso soup that will make you feel at home once you take a sip.
Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself!
We hope you will enjoy the unique taste of Kyoto’s long-established shop.
For residents outside Japan: Available on eBay
Author
Author’s introduction.
Started to be addicted to instant miso soup after receiving “Ichi-wan Miso Soup” from Honda Miso as a wedding gift.
Worked hard in life and now works for Microsoft Japan, a leading IT company
Miso soup, a breath of fresh air, is an accompaniment to life.
Majoring in Japanese Studies at an international university (ICU), my purpose in life is to promote Japanese culture abroad.
Father of two daughters. Cats are family too.
