Unfortunately, that package of Ramen/ramyun is long gone. Otherwise, I would have gladly given it to you. It was from my honeymoon in 2004. I bought a few random food items from Maui and brought them back. The ramen, I actually ate. I still have a can of Hawaiin Spam lying around somewhere though. I don’t remember much about the ramen though. I believe it was in a normal package (not a bowl). And the discs kind of looked like the white and pink thing:

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They were much smaller though. I’d say the size of a dime, and more circular (looked like a little gear). I remember it saying it had something like “dried fish chunks” in it, so I was leary. Someone else wound up eating it.

Do you have a website for your restaurant? Or a menu available anywhere?

One thing always bothered about ramen is how unhealthy it is. The taste I still crave, of course. I see you mentioned some “non-fried” editions, which I will have to look for. They seem to be gaining some popularity recently, as I’ve noticed some new brands popping up in local food stores. Where I am in PA, we have a pretty good variety of food stores, besides the normal Giant, Acme, etc. I think I’ll have to start browsing the ramen isle to try some different stuff. I’ve had the normal flavors. And when I was on my honeymoon in Maui, I brought some crazy brands back. Even ones complete with some sort of crazy wafer looking things.

As for Cerealism/Cereality…Google says there is one here: 3631 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104. But their website doesn’t acknowledge it. I had saw it several years ago. I thought it was actually at a rest stop on some highway (most likely Pennsylvania turnpike). It is killing me though, because I can’t specifically remember where. I remember who I was with and that I was there because of work. Even specifically remember talking about the place. Think one guy actually stopped and ate there, and we were busting on him cause of how expensive it was. The other part that makes it difficult is I think they opened a bunch of them, and shortly after closed a bunch. I did find this place:

http://www.thecerealbowl.com/home.html

It has a location in Newark.

That also reminds me of a restaurant (something on Food Channel) that was selling TV dinners. And they looked like your low level, run of the mill, dollar a box swanson dinners. The fact they gotta markt this up to 7 or 8 bucks annoys me. It’s a cool/unique idea, but prices are ridiculous.

The broth part is interesting. I had no idea it would be difficult to make. That’s really strange. You would think it’d be no different than regular soup broth. Maybe it’s the MSG? Had no idea it had MSG in it until I read your article.

1 head Napa cabbage – chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 pkg. Ramen noodles (broken)
1 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. butter

Brown noodles and almonds in butter; set aside.

DRESSING
1 c. salad oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix until well blended. Add dressing and noodle and nut mix to cabbage 15 to 20 minutes before serving.