A tasting event for “Kyushu Chikuho Ramen Yamagoya” was held in Töv Province, Mongolia, with approximately 1,000 tasting portions provided. Of approximately 300 survey responses, 71.8% rated the taste as good or better, and 74.1% said they would like to eat it again.
Onono Corporation's subsidiary Onono Village partnered with Trailhead Global Holdings to hold a tasting event for “A Gift from the Mountain Cabin: Tonkotsu Ramen, one serving” in Töv Province, Mongolia, on 9 and 10 October 2026. At the event, 500 servings of the ramen normally sold were divided into halves, providing approximately 1,000 tasting portions in total. No toppings other than green onions were added, allowing attendees to experience the flavor of the ingredients.
To gauge local preferences, the companies conducted tastings and surveys at the venue and collected feedback. Of approximately 300 survey responses, 38.8% rated the taste as “very good” and 33% as “good”, for a combined 71.8% rating of good or better. In response to a separate question, 74.1% said they would like to eat it again. In addition, 83.3% answered “would very much recommend” or “would recommend” when asked whether they would recommend it to others.
Local businesses expressed interest in the supply of noodles, and some requested quotations for wholesale prices. The tasting highlighted the good flavor, ease of preparation and short serving time, while open-ended responses also included views on the saltiness, soup richness and toppings. Going forward, local preferences and expectations for the product will be organized and used as reference information.