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| - Prologue:
My fiancee picked up a Chinese newspaper as she usually does when we're leaving Lee Lee Supermarket, saw an advertisement for this restaurant, and decided she wanted to give it a try for our weekly Saturday evening dinner date.
The Plot:
I am most certainly a fan of Poke made with any kind of fish, including tuna of course, so we decided to start by sharing a Poke Tuna Salad. I also read a Yelp review that recommended the Hot Rock, so wanted to try that as well.
Our salad and starter were followed by a bowl of Shoyu Ramen with Pork and a bowl of Miso Ramen with Chicken.
The Scene:
My fiancee, despite being unfamiliar with Poke, absolutely loved this salad, as did I. As we know, Poke itself is a marinated and seasoned fish salad that consists mostly of fish and is immensely popular in Hawaii.
However, this version was a little different and was more like a spring mix salad with vinaigrette dressing topped with tuna sashimi. Never the less, the taste was fresh and yummy and we quickly consumed every bite.
The Hot Rock consisted of Shiitake mushrooms topped with a mix of minced crab and spicy tuna and then deep fried.
My fiancee was impressed with this rather unique creation and truly enjoyed them, which surprised me a little because she usually stays away from fried foods.
Both bowls of Ramen were filled nearly to the top with noodles and very nicely presented. Lots of noodles was, indeed, a welcome sight because we've been disappointed in the past when ordering Ramen at restaurants that try to fill you up with more broth instead.
I would also have to agree completely with another Yelper who mention that the noodles at this restaurant are served 'al dente'. The consistency of the noodles was spot on for me, not at all mushy and not too chewy, which resulted in a meal that was easier to eat and more satisfying.
The slice of pork in my bowl was very tender, juicy, and flavorful and I wished I had eaten the boiled egg a little sooner because it had become a little soggy by the time slurped it up.
The Rest of the Story:
My fiancee and I agreed that both the Shoyu Ramen and the Miso Ramen relied too much on soy sauce and fermented bean paste, respectively, for flavor.
I happily finished my bowl of Shoyu Ramen because the noodles were very good. However, the only taste remaining on my palette by the end was the strong flavor of soy sauce.
It is true they have Pork Bone Broth on the menu as as well. However, we felt that the Shoyu and Miso broth could have been developed a bit more.
My fiancee also mentioned that her bowl had very little chicken.
The service was prompt and courteous and the prices were reasonable.
Epilogue:
The quality and quantity of the noodles as well and the salad easily deserved 3 stars.
We decided to not award a 4th start as a result of not having fallen in love with the Ramen as we had hoped.
Photo Design:
by Billie Z.
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