While I am not a ramen connoisseur, Raijin Ramen was recommended by my friend's Japanese Registered Massage Therapist/Acupuncturist, as the best ramen in the neighborhood.
Slurping loudly is one of pleasures of indulging in ramen! It is a sign of respect for the chef's hard work and dedication.
I ordered the Dark Miso Ramen ($9.95). Unfortunately, it did not induce as much slurping as I had hoped.It was saltier than I would have preferred. While the chicken broth was not as creamy as it's rich tonkotsu counterpart, a hint of smoky bamboo flavour did came through. The chicken cha-shu was juicy and tender.
Kara-age ($4.30) was decent. It was piping hot. Perhaps it is the potato starch to flour ratio, it was not as crisp as other restaurants.
Raijin Ramen earned some respect after I sampled my friend's Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($12.25). It was very slurp-able. The broth was rich, smokey, and creamy. No wonder it is the #1 best seller at Raijin. My friend ignored the advice from her acupuncturist and puts her life at risk (grossly exaggerated) by ordering spicy ramen when she was cough excessively. Judging from the satisfying look on her face, it was well worth it.
Who can blame her? Salty-spicy goodness with sweetness from the corn to balance the savoriness of the broth - slurp away! Any food lover would have done the same! I will be back for the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen!