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| - It's time to update my review for Koi Sakana. It's obvious I'm always craving for their ramen based on the number of check-ins . I have my usual order, the lady owner knows by now. I always order the pork cartilage ramen with spicy level 1 broth. The spicy level 2 ramen is reserved on cold rainy nights. :)
Another ramen place opened uptown not so recently (Sansotei) With the hype, I heard one should be ready for at least a 20minute wait. I thought eventually the hype would die down, but when I went there 2 weeks ago, it was still a long line up at around 830 pm. This was actually my second time, the first, I gave up after 15 minutes of waiting and decided to go to a wings place.
The reason for the bump up from 4 to 5 stars is based on the quality of food, service and value of Koi Sakana. Sansotei's ramen doesn't even close to theirs. Koi's noodles are the right consistency, the broth very flavourful and being able to customize your broth makes it interesting each visit. The pork at Koi didn't have that 'porky' taste, it's all tender bbq goodness. The egg is always cooked perfectly, gooey yolk. Portions are decent, it always satisfies even when I'm starving after yoga. :) Their ramen IMHO is better than momofoku too. Service is on point. Even when the place is packed, and the lady owner is the only server, rest assured you will be getting constant tea refills with a smile. Now that's 5 stars worthy in my books.
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