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So we ended up here by default because we couldn’t go to the intended restaurant of choice. I admit I had my qualms about this place when I first stepped in. I tend to be skeptical about Asian food restaurants in the malls because they often turn out to be generic and disappointing. Well this place I have to say…I was PLEASANTLY surprised. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen with beef as the protein and Minus the corn and chilis. The broth was rich and just enough saltiness from the pork and chicken broth. The soup had a nice creamy buttery after taste to give it an umami flavor. The beef was nice and tender and went well with the soup. My only critique is that the broth still has chili oil added to it making it slightly spicy. I actually thought it was a perfect hint of spiciness to go with the soup, but I was actually getting it to share with my kid so I didn’t expect it to be spicy at all. Also, if you have been to other ramen places you know the egg is usually seasoned. This egg was not seasoned. For me I didn’t mind at all because the egg was cooked perfectly and enjoyed it with the broth. Overall I was satisfied. Side note: they do military discounts! Final verdict: Would I go back? YES Would I recommend it? YES

Gan Shan West Menu with Prices 285 Haywood Rd, Asheville

We went horse back riding on a nice sunny day. As we were on our way to visiting craft brewery the weather started to deteriorate and became cloudy and cold. So our plans changed from visiting craft brewery to a restaurant that served hot and spicy ramen. We looked at some reviews on Yelp and found Gan Shan West to be the best among all the other options. We ordered one tradition pork ramen with miso soup and one order of their special spicy beef ramen with a big chunk of bamboo. I am a huge fan of pork ramen and I have had pork ramen in many places. This one was a little bland, I would have liked it to be a little more spicier. So I had to add additional spicy paste to make it spicier. But I was still a little disappointed, nevertheless their spicy beef ramen was delicious and flavorful. The bamboo chunk added nice texture to it. I have seen bamboo shoots but this was my first time seeing a huge chunk of bamboo. Bamboo has many medicinal properties so definitely try this out. Pricing is equivalent to other ramen places. It could range anywhere from $13 to $15. Ambiance is nice. They also have veggie option. Also, they have paid parking spaces on the street if you’re planning to drive. 4 stars because I was a little disappointed by pork ramen. Otherwise, it was a perfect late evening lunch on a cloudy and gloomy day.

Kasai Ramen – Menu with Prices – 218 Walton St, Syracuse

I visited Kasai Ramen for lunch on a Saturday a few months after the restaurant first opened. I ordered the vegetable ramen, and the spicy miso and citrus tofu as add-ins. The soup was bountiful and flavorful. Fast forward to lunch on a Monday in April 2019â?¦ I ordered the same soup with the same add-ins but replaced the noodles with rice noodles. The broth was flavorless and fattyâ??it tasted like gravy master and water, and there was about one-eighth inch of oil swimming on top of the broth. I wonder if the vegetables and citrus tofu were grilled in a lot of oil, before being added to the broth. Also, there were barely any rice noodles. My friend said the steam bun with chicken she ordered was good. But I think she was being polite about the ramen (because I had raved about the restaurant). She ordered the pork ramen and after she started eating it, she ordered a flavor shot and then didnâ??t finish the soup. On this visit, we also ordered the fingerling potatoes with kimchi for an appetizer, which were flavorful, but the potatoes tasted a little overcooked and slightly cloying. The service was pretty good for a slow Monday lunch, but the server completely forgot my drink order, and I did push it. I will not be returning to Kasai Ramen.

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai – Menu with Prices – 420 Grand St, Jersey City

I managed to make a quick, focused trip to this 99 Ranch stall during a layover at Newark airport (altogether about a 50 minute trip each way by NJ Transit & PATH), and I’m immensely glad I did. I’ve already been to a branch in the NW suburbs of Chicago, where I immensely enjoyed the Kitakata ramen and was blown away by the depth of umami contained in each spoonful of the clear, chintan broth. For this trip, I opted for the spicy miso ramen with added ajitama egg and spicy green onions. It was beautifully presented, with a mountain of veggie goodies on top and a crispy chili paste to top it off. The first sip of broth (sadly, with a sad and small Western plastic spoon rather than an Asian soup spoon) I took was heavenly, with a perfect balance of umami miso flavor and a full body of chili oil and pork fat. Amazing, amazing broth that I have zero complaints about. As I got to the noodles, I was immediately surprised by the discrepancy between this location and that of the Chicago suburb branch. These were fatter cut noodles than the reliable Sun noodles I’m used to back home (and at many ramen establishments). They may well be a Sun noodle variant themselves, but if they aren’t that strikes me as a little odd considering the company’s headquarters are based in New Jersey. At any rate, I appreciated the chewy, mochi-mochi texture of these fatter noodles; however, I didn’t find them to be quite the broth flavor vector I was hoping for. Though not lacking in the texture department, tastewise the noodles were just a tad blander than the Sun noodles many restaurants default to. I do wonder if this branch decided to make their own noodles, which is a challenge I applaud them for, but in the case of my bowl could’ve easily been 5 stars if they stuck to true and tested methods. Portion size was perfect; I finished my meal (+ bubble tea from CoCo a few stalls over) not too full or hungry. Chashu was on point, gratuitous in fatty content and taste, which has been done justice by other reviews. My extra order of spicy green onions was redundant; there were already a plethora of tasty veggies piled into the bowl, although the extra bit of chili oil they added may have rounded out the broth taste ever so slightly more. I will continue to frequent this chain whenever I am nearby! Not the easiest for me to get to from my usual locations, but worth a special trip. I need to try the Karaage chicken on my visit when I take some friends.

Ichigoh Ramen Lounge – Menu with Prices – 2724 Commerce St, Dallas

This is a pretty decent ramen place! They have a different take on ramen compared to other places in Dallas since Ichigoh has a chicken broth and soupless ramen options. Kisetsu no kinoko butter: 5/5 really unique flavors and wonderful taste with the sauce complementing the mushrooms Spicy Soboro Shoyu: 2/5 it wasn’t spicy at all, which was disappointing. It might be a little spicy for those with a more sensitive taste, but I didn’t even taste a small kick. It seemed really oily, the noodles were very mediocre, and the meat wasn’t particularly noteworthy. I wouldn’t get it again. Niboshi shoyu: 3/5 decent broth, noodles were average. Not great but not bad Yuzu shio: 4/5 this broth was very light and refreshing. This was definitely my favorite out of the ramens! I personally prefer pork over chicken, but the broth in this was much better than the ramen with pork. It’s quite a unique flavor! I think if I came here again, I would want to try the soupless ramen. I still would prefer wabi house or other ramen places in Dallas first though. But it’s a godspot if you’re looking for a place in Deep Ellum! The service here is very attentive, and there’s a nice ambiance here. One thing is that the big sign still says tanoshii ramen, but just know that you’re at the right place for Ichigoh!

Aji Ramen Bar – Menu with Prices – 301 N Shackleford Rd Suite F3, Little Rock

A small ramen spot laid out in a narrow way. They have a handful of tables (maybe about six) to seat four people along the walls and then bar seating basically along the other wall. A bit warm on the inside, but not so much that it was miserable or even that distracting. The menu is pretty small, but they did have an extra paper with some new menu items… though even with some more options I’d still say the menu was pretty small. I went with the chicken ramen. It came in pork broth (which I thought was interesting since it was chicken ramen, but that’s probably pretty common and I just never noticed before). I thought it was good but pretty simple. I would have liked the flavor overall, and specifically the broth, to be more powerful. I did really enjoy that it came with a soft boiled egg instead of having to order it as an “extra” like some other places. I also liked the chili hair since I’ve never tried it before and it looked cool. It added a tiny bit of spice. The noodles were thinner than I’ve had with this kind of ramen, it was more similar to the thickness of packaged ramen. They gave a good amount of chicken and the chunks were pretty big. To me it had a soy sauce flavor, like the chicken was cooked in it or something. I didn’t eat any of the seaweed paper but I liked that it was there still because it added a little more flavor to have it kind of continue to soak in the broth. The staff was very nice too!

Hakata Ikkousha – Menu with Prices – 3033 Bristol St, Costa Mesa

I’ve been to a good amount of ramen shops and I even work at a ramen shop, but I feel like Ikkousha is my all-time favorite. I love how their thick broth coats the thin noodles, and their egg is seasoned lightly and cooked well so that there’s a soft, runny yolk. The meat is quite thin and sparse, but I think it works with their ramen since thicker meat would make the dish feel too heavy. They also make their own noodles which is pretty cool! My go-to is the godfire level four. I don’t know any other place that makes a tasty spicy tonkotsu ramen that’s actually spicy. If you’re not sure about the spice level, I’d start with level two to gauge how much spice you want. Sometimes I want the black tonkotsu but still want godfire, so I get the black devil since it’s a mix of both! It’s not on the menu though, so you have to ask for it. The fried chicken and gyoza are both great appetizers too! The chicken is crispy and juicy and the gyoza comes with a yuzu chili sauce that is the perfect condiment for it. Sometimes I don’t even have to pay for it because they have a stamp card that gives you free food!! Parking in this lot can be atrocious during peak lunch and dinner hours. They do offer valet if you’re into that, but you can park in the nearby neighborhood too.

The Square Scullery Menu with Prices 783 W Market St, Akron

I tried the house made Ramen. The broth and the vegetables were perfect, very aromatic and very tasty. I seriously could drink just the broth and be fine. The smoked pork was tender and delicious. The noodles appeared to be handmade based on their imperfections. These werenâ??t machine manufactured noodles. Iâ??ve had Ramen in Japan before and you donâ??t get much closer to the real deal than this. At first, I thought it was pricey, but considering everything that went into making this bowl, it was well worth it. That blueberry lavender tea was also amazing. It was very rich, like medieval wine. I definitely will be going back. They put everything in biodegradable containers. I hope they can afford to stay in business by doing this.

Stix Noodle Bar – Menu with Prices – 72 Franklin St, Worcester

Nothing like warm ramen on a rainy Sunday. Woman and I were the only ones in the restaurant and wanted beef spicy ramen only to be told they had no beef…what??? You have no beef? How could this be feasible? I mean, if anyone working there cared there would be a way to get some beef fr the soup! Even Peopod could deliver in an hour…simply points to lack of leadership and lack of care. Ordered two spicy chicken ramens to eat there. Surprisingly, they were served in a paper to-go container. There was also only plastic ware with no spoons like one expects with ramen…WTF? How little does one care to not provide the simply bowls and spoons that are known to accompany authentic ramen? The lack of a proper bowl and spoon (like in all their pictures and promotions) affected the overall presentation and taste…who serves ramen in a to-go paper container for dine-in? The chicken was barely 3 ounces…a rip-off for the price tag of about ten bucks. The broth lacked spice, depth and any character whatsoever. My woman’s egg still had pieces of shell on it! I like to judge each place on my own, but it is clear there are, and have been, major issues with this place that have not been directly addressed. So sad as it is in walking distance to where I live. All I can say is that I am eager for the new ramen place opening down the block (seems more authentic) and in the meantime will get much better, cleaner and wholesome food at the many places in and around the park (for example a killer $6.50 gyro on the next block). I do not expect this place to survive if it continues to operate as it has been…no beef on a Sunday? Pathetic!

Royal Ramen – Menu with Prices – 7819 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach

I hate to give a fresh starting restaurant 1 star, so I’ll give it 2. First, the good. The staff is trying hard to make this new restaurant a sucess. It is clean, open and fresh, and we need a good ramen restaurant in Myrtle Beach since the best one, Sobaya, isn’t all that great. However Royal Ramen needs to send its cook to Japan for a year of Ramen remedial training, because he/she doesn’t have a knack or taste for what makes a good ramen. First of all, never serve lukewarm ramen broth. The ramen I ate today had lukewarm broth. Second, ramen broth/soup is not bland, it’s the secret ingredient of any respectable ramen and is usually a closely guarded secret of any Ramen shop. The broth I had was so bland it tasted like watered down chicken or vegetable broth. Third, if a ramen dish incorporates a boiled egg, make sure the boiled egg isn’t COLD. On the other hand perhaps I’m being too harsh, so I ordered another ramen dish as a take out order for my daughter and her friend. They couldn’t finish the ramen because, as they told me, it was so bland and basically tasteless. So, bottom line, the Royal Ramen chef needs to learn to make Ramen, even if he/she went to Sobayas and tried to come close to what they have it would still be better than what they currently have. Myrtle Beach has too many International travelers who have had authentic ramen dishes to be fooled by the offerings here, so please improve your recipes.

Mendoki Japanese Noodle Shop – Menu with Prices – 675 Paularino Ave C, Costa Mesa

Mendoki… is heaven on earth. Their tsukemen, spicy tonkotsu, and fried chicken are so amazing that I order them all every time I come here with my boyfriend. JUST so I can have each of everything. Tsukemen: can we address Mendoki’s noodles first?! I don’t think they’re even handmade but they have the best noodles I’ve ever tasted at a Japanese ramen restaurant. They have the right balance of firmness and softness, and are so dang yummy. The tsukemen broth tastes BOMB – slightly spicy and the flavor is deliciously savory and sweet. Must try. Tonkotsu: I was surprised by how spicy this was. Not overly spicy but definitely has a nice kick to it. The soup has a thick, deep texture that immediately warms you at first sip. Just how I like my tonkotsu. I like to add extra beans sprouts to my soup towards the end to balance the heaviness of the broth. Fried chicken: So good too. I will admit the karaage at Hakata Ikkousha is my all-time favorite but Mendoki does a real good job with their fried chicken. It’s the perfect amount of crispy outside, plump and juicy inside. Ughhh at this point I’m just craving all of this food now T_T This place should seriously get 6 stars because all their items are super affordable. Parking is rough but luckily Mitsuwa is right behind this shop for extra parking (and dessert)!

Slurp Ramen – Menu with Prices – 710 Commercial St, San Francisco

I got the Tonkotsu Red ramen because I enjoy spicy food. I would say if you’re a spicy food lover this isn’t really spicy at all. It does say mildly spicy on the menu though. It’s $14.00 and comes with a soft egg. We came here on a Friday night and around 5pm surprisingly it wasn’t packed at all. There was only two tables here. It isn’t the biggest shop but I can imagine that they’re pretty efficient in getting people in and out when it’s busy. The ramen came out really fast. I liked how fast it came because I was quite hungry. I wasn’t amazed by the ramen but it wasn’t terrible either. The broth was alright, it felt like it was a bit on the saltier side. I thought that they could add a little bit more food because it was filling but I felt like I could still eat more if I wanted to. I would probably come here with friends again if I was in the area. We had a nice server! He was attentive to us and came by to refill our water when he noticed it was running low. Parking was really hard to find and eventually we just paid to be at the nearby garage.

Spicy Chili Chili Hot – Menu with Prices – 429 Nāhua St, Honolulu

What a find in Waikiki! And what a cool name! Spicy Chili Chili Hot! My wife and I just happened to park on N?hua St. in Waikiki and planned to go have udon, but we seen the line was incredibly long and didn’t want to wait, and we didn’t think of an alternative place yet. Luckily, as soon as we got out of our car and walked a few steps, I immediately noticed a new place. It had Chinese characters, so since I can’t read it, I asked my wife to take a look and tell me what that place is. Her interest quickly piqued and in just a few seconds, she was already inside and asked what food they offer. I was still standing outside still looking…at the outside and the interesting name. Spicy Chili Chili Hot is on N?hua St, right in between Sunny Mart and Maguro Bros. A couple of spots over is Coffee Shop 831. This restaurant is small with several tables, and still under development. They’ve been open only three days when we went there, and are still testing out things and developing the full menu. This place will serve mainly Sichuan style cuisine and offer non-spicy items as well. Apparently, this place is an offspring from Sakura Ramen in the 808 Center. We ordered one of their main dishes, Sour and Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup. The noodle is the mung bean starch noodle. It’s similar to the noodles in Chicken Long Rice, but softer and less dense. The liangfen is normally a cold dish, but definitely works for hot soups. There’s nothing more that excites me than receiving a bowl of noodle soup and seeing the flaming red chili peppers and smelling the heavenly aroma. Seeing it made me think of the spicy noodles dish in China, and my wife said it is exactly how it’s supposed to be. The flavors were very good and well balanced with a nice mix of spicy, sour, and savory. The spice level was perfect of me for a nice, cooling sweat. It’s mostly the numbing spice, so it’s the slow burn. I can definitely eat this everyday! We had the spicy tripe. It came with fried peanuts and romaine lettuce and mixed with a spice mix that was similar to the soup. The tripe crunchy and tasty. Full of flavor and spices. They also offer this same dish with beef or chicken. Overall, Spicy Chili Chili Hot is a nice welcome to Waikiki. They offer something unique to Waikiki that you can’t find anywhere else. The taste and food are authentic. Hope they can build on this and be successful.