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Mercury ramen at Ramen Wakusei — clean kombu and bonito dashi broth with chashu, kikurage mushrooms and nori

Planet Mercury

Mercury Ramen — Umami Kelp & Bonito

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Mercury orbits closest to pure umami. A clean, deeply savory broth built on kombu kelp and smoky bonito (katsuobushi), it is lighter than tonkotsu but layered with oceanic depth — refined, balanced, and endlessly drinkable.

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Ingredients

  • Kombu kelp & bonito (katsuobushi) broth
  • Chashu
  • Kikurage mushrooms
  • Green onions
  • Half seasoned soft-boiled egg
  • Nori seaweed

Flavor Profile

Clean umamiSmoky bonitoBalancedLight-bodied

Recommended For

  • Umami seekers
  • Guests who prefer a lighter broth
  • Dashi lovers

Mercury — FAQ

Q.What makes Mercury ramen different from Venus?

A.Mercury uses a clean kombu kelp and bonito dashi broth that is lighter and more delicate, while Venus is a rich, creamy tonkotsu pork-bone broth.

Q.Is Mercury ramen a good lighter option?

A.Yes. Mercury is our recommendation for guests who want a refined, umami-forward bowl that is lighter than a heavy tonkotsu.

Try Mercury Today

Order online for pickup, or visit us in Sunnyvale.