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| - Some of the best ramen I've had to date. I've never had an authentic bowl from Japan, but if I were to imagine it I would hope it's something like this. Even though its a chain restaurant and chains typically have a 'bad rep' - it was so delicious. Perfectly flavored and portioned. Definitely hit the spot. I only got a bowl of ramen, no drink or appetizer, and I left feeling the need for a nice post-food baby belly rub!
MISO RAMEN --
The pork belly was so perfect! Each piece was the perfect meat:fat ratio. It had a great, kind of salty flavor that wasn't overpowering with the miso soup base. The noodles were well made & cooked. Not too chewy or too soft - a really good ramen. Don't be fooled by the bowl. It may look small, but it is extremely filling. Though small in width, the bowl is deep. It's like I couldn't even find the bottom. A little bit of seaweed, little bit of scallion, a piece of naruto - bomb!
Only downside of this place is the size. It's good so it seems like it's always packed, especially during peak hours. We went around 4:00 and there was a decent wait. They got people in and out as fast as they could though so we waiting ~30-45 minutes? The waiting area is kind of non-existent so you stand in the entrance until you're seating. It's on a first come first serve basis, so don't step out of line. If it's winter time like when I went, bless your souls of you have to stand outside.
In my opinion the ramen was decently priced for the quality. I would definitely come back again if I'm ever back in Toronto and recommend it to others looking for a nice, hot, delicious bowl of ramen.
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