Start Your Japanese Adventure Yutaka means 'good harvest' and we celebrate all varieties of Japanese food. From simple ingredients, to authentic recipes, to fascinating new flavours, let our expertise and experience guide you on a journey of discovery. Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish that typically consists of noodles, soup and toppings. Authentic ramen noodles are usually made of four basic ingredients: wheat flour, salt, water and Kansui. Also called lye water, Kansui is a type of alkaline mineral water and is the distinguishing ingredient that gives ramen noodles a yellowish hue and springy, chewy texture.