{"product_id":"ume-somen-kishu-nanko-plum-hand-stretched-250g","title":"Ume Somen Kishu Nanko Plum Hand-Stretched 250g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.seto-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a18;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.seto-hero{background:#fff8f6;border-left:3px solid #B15A3C;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.seto-hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#B15A3C;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.seto-hero-title{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.seto-hero-sub{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;}\n.seto-section{margin-bottom:28px;}\n.seto-h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:0.3px;}\n.seto-p{font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.seto-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;}\n.seto-spec-table td{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0ede9;}\n.seto-spec-table td:first-child{color:#9b9b94;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;width:130px;}\n.seto-spec-table td:last-child{color:#1a1a18;}\n.seto-rare-note{background:#1a1a18;color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:20px;}\n.seto-rare-note strong{color:#E8B080;}\n.seto-pairing{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid #f0ede9;padding-top:14px;margin-top:18px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom Japan · Kishu Nanko Ume · Hand-Stretched · 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-title\"\u003eUme Somen — somen noodles kneaded with Kishu Nanko ume paste, hand-stretched and aged.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-sub\"\u003eBrought directly from Japan — only by Hokkaido Uni Shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ume Somen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUme Somen is a Japanese somen noodle made with powdered paste from Kishu Nanko Ume — the Nanko plum variety from Wakayama, considered the benchmark for umeboshi production in Japan. The plum paste is kneaded into the dough, giving the finished noodle a light plum aroma and a clean, tangy note that comes through against cold dipping sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eThe noodles are made by the traditional hand-stretched aging method (tenobe): the dough is stretched in successive passes over hours, then rested and aged. The result is a thinner strand with a firm bite that holds its texture in cold water, separating cleanly rather than clumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"seto-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan · Kishu Nanko Ume (Wakayama)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUme somen (plum somen noodles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTenobe (hand-stretched, aged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g (1 pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried · Shelf-stable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold, the standard way:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil for the time on the package (usually 1.5–2 minutes for tenobe somen), drain, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, then ice. Serve with a chilled dipping sauce — ume vinegar mixed into mentsuyu works especially well here, echoing the plum note in the noodle itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToppings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiso, myoga, grated ginger, sliced scallion, sesame seeds. Keep the toppings clean and herbal so the plum aroma stays present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also be served in a light dashi broth (nyumen) on cooler days — the plum note softens but the bite holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-pairing\"\u003ePairing notes — Chilled junmai sake or mugi-cha. Sits well alongside grilled fish, cold tofu, or a small bowl of pickled vegetables. The ume note carries best on a hot day with cold sauce and minimal seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-rare-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in small production runs in Japan. Store dry and out of direct sunlight before opening. Once opened, use within a reasonable time to keep the aroma fresh. Pre-order; stocks reflect each production run.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46433007468710,"sku":"UME001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/2886\/2886\/files\/pixta_92652238_L.jpg?v=1749934870","url":"https:\/\/hokkaidouni.com\/products\/ume-somen-kishu-nanko-plum-hand-stretched-250g","provider":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}