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OMU’s Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup Named a Finalist in the 2027 sofi™ Awards
PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Zhan Chen for OMU
NAPA, CA (OCTOBER 2026) — OMU’s Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup has been named a Gold Award finalist in the Frozen & Prepared Foods category of the 2027 sofi™ Awards. The recognition puts a spotlight on the emerging California brand’s approach to prepared meals: bringing the substance and comfort of beef noodle soup to a shelf-stable format.
OMU combines real liquid bone broth and tender braised beef with steamed, air-dried noodles. Ready in five minutes, the soup has a one-year shelf life and requires no refrigeration before opening, making it practical to keep on hand for a satisfying meal.
A Bowl Built Around the Broth
For OMU, product development begins with what makes a bowl worth eating: flavorful broth, beef with substance, and noodles that retain a satisfying bite.
Its Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup features a liquid bone broth made with beef, pork bones, and chicken, with kombu and shiitake contributing savory depth. Tender braised beef brings richness to the bowl, while steamed, air-dried noodles provide a springy texture.
The shelf-stable format carries that eating experience beyond the refrigerator. It gives consumers a way to keep a substantial meal in the pantry without setting aside freezer space or planning ahead to thaw it.
Comfort Within Reach
OMU was created around a familiar need: wanting a comforting meal when there is little time or energy to cook.
That might mean coming home after a late shift, making dinner for one, or craving a familiar flavor far from home. The brand’s focus is on making those moments easier to meet with a bowl that feels considered—from the warmth of the broth to the texture of the noodles.
The Taiwanese variety is part of a three-flavor collection that also includes Sichuan and Tomato beef noodle soups. Together, the collection introduces different expressions of beef noodle soup to consumers who grew up with the dish and those discovering it for the first time.
Availability and What’s Next
OMU’s beef noodle soups are available directly to consumers at omu.food.
The sofi™ finalist recognition comes as OMU continues introducing its collection to consumers, retail buyers, and the specialty food community. Buyers and media can meet the team and taste the products at Booth 621 at the upcoming Winter FancyFaire in San Francisco.
Product samples, photography, and founder interviews are available upon request.
About OMU
OMU is a California-based food brand from Open Mouth Food Inc., bringing Chinese beef noodle soup to the everyday pantry. Its shelf-stable meals pair real liquid bone broth and braised beef with air-dried noodles, ready in five minutes. Built around the belief that care should remain part of life even when it gets busy, OMU makes comforting meals easier to keep within reach.
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