Simple Shoyu Ramen by Brian Moon is a warm, deeply satisfying 25-minute noodle soup that brings authentic Japanese flavor into your home kitchen with zero fuss.
Brian Moon President and CEO of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) joined host Lanai Tabura on Cooking Hawaiian Style. He shared this quick shoyu ramen alongside his popular Cream Cheese Pasta. Built on an aromatic base of sautéed garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. This 4-serving dish infuses fresh mushrooms, baby bok choy, and tender ramen noodles in a savory broth balanced by classic Japanese shoyu (soy sauce).
Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or a casual gathering. This comforting soup can be tailored with your favorite garnishes like sliced green onions or a drizzle of chili oil. Serve it as a cozy main course or pair it with popular island pupus like Lanai’s Crispy Wontons. Explore our other comforting noodle favorites like Local Style Saimin. Learn more about how simple culinary habits support leaders in the global digital infrastructure industry.

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Simple Shoyu Ramen by Brian Moon
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 4 cups broth
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup shoyu
- 1.5 cups mushrooms
- 4 packs ramen noodles
- 5 baby bok choy
- Green onion for garnish
- Chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook garlic and ginger in sesame oil.
- Add mushrooms, broth, water, and shoyu; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add bok choy and ramen noodles.
- Cook until noodles are tender.
- Top with green onions and chili oil before serving.

