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| - I had the signature "Ramen Plaza" ramen here for lunch recently. Although there were only three customers, the food took a surprisingly long time to arrive. I am not Japanese or a great fan of Japanese food, but I have eaten much ramen in Japan and elsewhere and generally I like it. This dish was new to me as it was white and creamy, and I am not sure of whether there was milk in it. The essence of good ramen is said to be the broth, which struck me here as gross and almost inedible because of its fat and salt content. The noodles, another essential component, were hardly distinguishable from what comes in the instant Cup o' Noodles. The meat was probably cha siu but again very fat. Only the shredded mushrooms reminded me of the delicacy of Japanese cuisine elsewhere, and there was half a duck egg. After leaving the restaurant, I felt immediately nauseated and I had to battle nausea for two and a half hours. Including tax but not tip, this signature dish cost Canadian $16.10. The service was friendly but most of the seating available was on high, uncomfortable stools, and the atmosphere was not remotely Japanese.
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