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It boils down to personal preference. Sapporo peeps will love Ramen Sora for its chewy noodles and its seasoned miso broth. And though this goes against the general tide, I'd have to say I am a Kyushu or Kurume sistah.
THE MEAT:
There are a couple of popular types of Japanese Ramen named after their region/city of origin, 2 of which are now big players in the Vegas scene - Kyushu, or more specifically Kurume ramen (served in Monta Ramen) and Sapporo (served in Ramen Sora). There are differences in the preparation and quality of broth and noodles, but both places offer the same general toppings - thin slices of roasted pork, egg, green onion, corn and bamboo shoots or wood ear mushroom.
I can't give a review of Ramen Sora without comparing it to Monta Ramen, which was my first love. The noodles are curly and chewier, and although I liked the soft thin strands of Monta, I enjoyed the bite of Sora very much. The Sora miso broth is generously seasoned, and I believe the red specks are Togarashi, red pepper flakes that are available on your table - it has a very distinct flavor, somewhat smoky and a tad tangy. The Sora broth was more complex, and maybe I'll like it more once I am accustomed to it.
For now, the foodie prude in me misses the conservative broth in Monta, rich in meat and egg flavors... and though the broth may get cloying, I love the no fuss straight up lard goodness. All in all, both ramens rock, and will cure any hangover and hit your spot.
I'M STILL DIGESTING...
How some folks expect a toddler to go out of their way instead of them accommodating a 2 year old. Which do you think is the easier task?
WANT TO SEE SOME FOOD PORN? :-)
Miso Ramen http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramen-sora-las-vegas?select=EdGuA5w5Rx8Z6FY_SiWXkA#EdGuA5w5Rx8Z6FY_SiWXkA
Mini Chashu Pork Bowl http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramen-sora-las-vegas?select=EdGuA5w5Rx8Z6FY_SiWXkA#iW3taw4-XhN5FeYhhmUzaA
Gyoza http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramen-sora-las-vegas?select=EdGuA5w5Rx8Z6FY_SiWXkA#v0v__nlCEH8S44oSjZFBXA
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