# Charcoal-Infused Ramen Dishes Vancouver's Motomachi Shokudo Serves a Unique Bamboo-Charcoal Ramen By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-ramen References: [yelp](https://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/motomachi-shokudo-vancouver?select=EBuKXroL9jyMiKJQmhCyqA&reviewid=tAlhSxOQMK0MK-U7y90DEg) Motomachi Shokudo is an eatery based in Vancouver, Canada, that serves a Bamboo-Charcoal Dark Miso Ramen that boasts an all-black base, rather than a clear-colored one. Egg, slices of meat, a sheet of seaweed and a few greens can be found as accompaniments to the [unique ramen soup dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-broth-ramen), which a menu item that's often photographed for its eye-catching and distinctive dark look. Just as Motomachi Shokudo makes an all-black soup base with the addition of bamboo charcoal, Squid Ink Black Seafood Cup Noodles is a new [instant cup variety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro) in Japan that also features a dark base. Across the food industry, consumers have been seeking out [all-black dishes and desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque) that are aesthetically different and can pass on the detoxifying benefits from activated charcoal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **All-black Food and Beverage:** Charcoal-infused food and beverage products that are aesthetically different and offer detoxifying benefits from activated charcoal. - **Dark Soup Base:** Innovative soup dishes with a dark and unique soup base such as bamboo-charcoal that offers an eye-catching look. - **Sustainable Packaging for Cup Noodles:** Sustainable packaging materials for innovative cup noodle products that cater to the on-the-go lifestyle and conscious consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Innovative food and beverage products infused with activated charcoal to cater to the growing consumer demand for all-black food and beverage and health benefits. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants offering unique soup dishes with a dark and unique soup base such as bamboo-charcoal to attract customers looking for a visually stunning dining experience. - **Packaging Industry:** Sustainable packaging materials for cup noodle products that cater to the on-the-go lifestyle and conscious consumption while reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Seaweed Ramen Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-ramen-broth.md) - [At-Home Ramen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayanoya-usa.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ramen-kits.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Based Tonkotsu Ramen Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-tonkotsu-ramen.md) - [Collagen-Infused Instant Ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-ramen.md) - [Animal-Free Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-z.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md)