First 100 Guests Eat Free at Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya Grand Opening

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya, consistently ranked as one of the Best Ramens in Seattle, and a top 10 Ramen in the U.S., announces the Grand Opening of its new Alderwood Mall restaurant on October 15. On 10/15, the first 100 guests get free ramen. From 10/15-10/21, all orders are 20% off; with three daily raffles at 1230pm, 630PM and 730PM, where a lucky winning table eats free.

Alderwood Mall is located at 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037. Kizuki Ramen is in the old Panera Bread Space, next to Pottery Barn

Kizuki is revered by ramen purists, with a reputation for bringing the most authentic Japanese Ramen to the U.S., and for doing it “just like how they do it in Japan.” Kizuki opened its first restaurant in the US in 2012 in Bellevue, WA, with Alderwood marking its 10th Seattle-area location. Kizuki has nearly 20 locations in the U.S. across the Pacific Northwest, Illinois, and Indiana.

SIGNATURE BROTH PRODUCTION PROCESS TAKES MORE THAN 10 HOURS
Kizuki’s signature ramen broth comes from its unique method of roasting bones before boiling. Similar to the French style of making consommé, Kizuki was the first in the history of the ramen industry to employ this method, which results in clear, yet rich-tasting soup. Roasting the bones first also imparts an aromatic roasted flavor to the stock while removing gamey animal scents. Kizuki maintains the high quality and consistency of their soup by measuring the concentration with a refractometer every day. The process of making the broth takes more than 10 hours alone!

VARIETY OF NOODLES FOR THE PERFECT PAIRING
In order to present the most authentic Japanese Ramen, Kizuki insists their noodles be the same as those used in Japan. The composition, taste, length, width, and firmness must meet the Japanese standards, so the wavy noodles are able to absorb the rich broth. Kizuki has five different types of noodles perfect for pairing, including vegan kale noodles and gluten-free yam noodles.

THE SECRET TO JUICY, AROMATIC CHASHU
Kizuki also goes to great lengths in the process of making their “chashu”, the roasted pork. Kizuki features two types of chashu. The standard chashu, a thin moderate lean meat, is quite cumbersome and laborious.

Typical ramen shops marinate pork after boiling in water. Kizuki uses a three-step process: searing the pork first, then marinating, and finally roasting. Lastly, the chashu is grilled once again before it is served to guests, to increase the aroma. A second type–fatty chashu, uses pork belly to create a very soft and melt-in-your mouth texture.

SOFT BOILED EGG – SIMPLE BUT DIFFICULT AT THE SAME TIME
The Kizuki egg has a flavorful runny yolk. It goes through six different inspections before serving to ensure the best quality, the boiling time has to be perfected down to the last second in order to produce a perfectly soft, runny egg yolk! The process often is described as trying to shoot a running target; every second matters. Then marinated overnight in a house-made sauce that best compliments the ramen broth.

AUTHENTIC FROM CULTURE TO INTERIOR DESIGN
At all its Seattle locations, Kizuki does not only serve authentic Japanese ramen but aims to provide the whole Japanese ramen experience. As you walk into the restaurant, you’re greeted with enthusiastic “Irrashaimase”, Welcome in Japanese; staff wears the familiar bandana seen in most ramen shops in Japan and most importantly, you can directly look into the kitchen to see the huge pots of soup cooking.

All Kizuki locations in Seattle are modern in design, yet typically Japanese with warm undertones of wood and Japanese art on the walls. The kitchen is fully open and customers are free to interact with the cooks and watch them make ramen in the kitchen. A leading Asian design firm curates everything from seating, lighting to the chairs and tables. Kizuki brings not just high quality, authentic Japanese food from Japan but also, a level of restaurant environment that Seattle patrons expect.

KIZUKI OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF AUTHENTIC JAPANESE RAMEN & IZAKAYA ITEMS
Known for its authentic Ramen dishes, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya meticulously prepares the ingredients for its fresh-made entrees daily. Every dish served is made to order and customized with your choice of 15 different toppings - everything from Chicken Chashu, Bamboo Shoots, Fish Cake, Flavored Broth and Fatty Pork Belly Chashu to Wood Ear Mushrooms, Roasted Seaweed, Beansprouts, Tofu, Scallions and more.

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya offers many different Signature Ramen dishes, including:

• Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen – Extra-rich specialty, with Yamaguchi Soy Sauce Pork broth with fresh garlic and black garlic oil.
• Yuzu Shio Ramen – featuring French Sea Salt, Kelp and made with a Japanese Citrus Base.
• Chicken Rich Ramen – an all-chicken entrée with a hearty broth topped with Chicken Chashu.
• Miso Ramen – consisting of a rich Pork Broth blended with Hokkaido Miso and a garlic paste.

As the perfect complement to its Ramen, Kizuki’s Izakaya menu offers a myriad of flavorful selections, including:

• Chicken Karaage (No.1 popular item)
• Takoyaki Octopus Dumplings
• Geso Karaage (squid tentacles)
• Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)
• Japanese Pork Bun (Tender Pork Belly)
• Potato Croquette
• Prawn Cutlet
• Spinach Goma-Ae (boiled spinach)
• Vegetable Tempura

Rounding out its menu is a selection of rice dishes, including Chicken Chashu Don (poached chicken), Karaage Don (chicken Karaage with salad greens), Pork Chashu Don (grilled Chashu with seaweed) and Ten Don (assortment of tempura vegetables and shrimp).