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| - Ok, to start with, I recently had ramen at Takumi in Okayama, Japan which is probably the best I've EVER have had in my life.
So, it's not really fair, but I am still going to do this.
I recently went to Republic Noodle House after my trip back from Japan, after realizing that I actually CAN eat a hot noodle dish in the Summer time, without getting grumpy and fidgety. The soup stock was bland, and the only thing they had going for it was the amount they gave you.
So, decided to give Umami a try. Got there kind of early, around 5:30, so I was pretty much the only person there. Started talking with the chef, and realized he knew what he was doing. He talked about boiling the bones to create the broth, a whole day and a half before serving it. DING.
I ordered the Shoyu, with Chasu w/hard boiled egg, a side of kimchi and a Asahi torpedo.
It was an extremely enjoyable meal. I enjoyed the broth immensely, as chef has taken the time to properly prepare it. There was plenty to eat, and it did fill me up and met expectations.
They do have slipper chopsticks, which would have been my only qualm. I forgot to bring my set from Kamakura, but perhaps next time. Because there will be a next time. And a time after that, and another time after that. Republic is definitely a one-and-done place for me.
***Last minute add....If you go before 7pm, you get $2 off your Ramen, and the torpedo of beer is $6 instead of $8. Happy Hour indeed.
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