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| - We got there around a little bit later than dinner time and there was still a long line-up. We were starving and started considering going to another restaurant because the line was barely moving... Luckily, we ended up staying in that line because their ramen turned out to be one of my favorites!
The restaurant was surprisingly small, which explains the lineup. I thought it would be bigger but I got tricked by the mirror that gave the illusion of a wider space. We got seated in front of the window since that was the only seats available at that time (or else we need to wait longer for tables to clear). The staff did ask us if we mind, but we were too hungry to mind. Thus, we ended up facing all the people who were in line with us; it was a bit weird and awkward. I didn't like that experience since I don't like it when people are looking/staring at me while I'm eating. It put a bit of pressure on me as I know they are hungry and craving for that ramen, so I got to eat faster -FYI, I'm a slow eater.
We both already know what we wanted to order, so when the waitress brought us water, we ordered with her right away. We ordered their Tonkotsu ramen, Tonkotsu Black ramen, Zangi and Calpico drinks. We originally wanted to try their Spicy Slow Cooked Wings but they sold out on it already, so we order their fried chicken instead.
You can pick the thickness of your noodles, I usually go with thin but now I realized, thick noodles are a lot chewier (so I'll opt for thick one in the future)!
The Tonkotsu ramen is their signature dish, and I usually like to go with their classics on my first visit. It was also recommended by their online menu to pick thin noodles for "the most authentic and delicious experience". My friend recommended me their Black Tonkotsu but I didn't want to order the same thing as him (since I wouldn't be able to taste 2 different ramen). My ramen came with 2 pieces of char-siu (pork belly), a soft-boiled egg, black fungus and green onion.The noodles were first firm but quickly became too soft/soggy to my liking. The char-siu, which were flavorful and tender, reminded me those from Misoya but minus the torched part. The broth was creamy but not too thick or salty. And finally the soft-boiled was perfectly made (runny yolk and soft) but I think Kinton have better soft-boiled egg (more marinated). If only I can get the broth from Sansotei, the char-siu from Misoya and the soft-boiled egg from Kinton, it would be one of the best ramens ever!
The Black Tonkotsu ramen is like their original Tonkotsu but with roasted garlic oil. However, this roasted garlic oil changed the ramen and made it taste even better! It was more flavorful and I definitely like it better! My friend got their thick noodles and I also think ramen with thick noodles taste better! Next time, I would order this instead of their classic Tonkotsu ramen or try their Miso Black.
Their Zangi (Chicken karaage, Hokkaido style) was the juiciest fried chicken I've ever had. The meat was firm but still tender, and well-seasoned. There wasn't a layer of fat in between too (some places' karaage have that, and it is disgusting). Would definitely order this again.
Their Calpico wasn't good, you can totally avoid this!
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