New Japanese noodle bar opens in Gloucester

A new Japanese noodle bar has opened at Gloucester Docks.

Daikoku Ramen is the latest name to join the community of businesses opening at Gloucester Food Dock.

Husband and wife team Hugo and Mizuki Lonsdale have been making ramen since 2010.

The provenance of the dish is a little murky, but scholars believe that Chinese tradesmen first brought the wheat noodles to the Japanese port Yokohama in the late 19th century.

Daikoku are now bringing the taste of eastern Asia to the Food Dock and Gloucester Docks.

Already owners of a thriving Daikoku Ramen in Stroud, Hugo and Mixuki aim to satisfy both meat, fish and plant-based diners alike with their Japanese soul food.

Hugo Said: “We have an ambitious desire to create truly original flavours, and to redefine the classic Ramen experience whilst striving for a healthy, nutritious and replenishing offer.”

Mizuki, who learned by cooking noodles with her father, a professor of handmade noodles at the University of Lifestyle in Gifu, said: “Only the springiest noodles make it to our broth, we present our dishes with great service and a smile.”

Dishes are created with technical precision made from ingredients sourced both locally and from Japan; wherever possible it is a bowl full of organic produce.

Mizuki applies simplistic Japanese philosophy alongside delicious flavour combinations.

The new restaurant opened yesterday.

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