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| - Quick summary: SO GOOD. Great service, decent price, easy parking, Tso Tso cauliflower was tasty, delicious ramen. Ham fries.
My boyfriend and I have been searching for spicy pork ramen in Phoenix that is as flavorful as a place we tried in Denver. We tried the top picks in Phoenix but in comparison they tasted like watered down chicken noodle soup with some Oscar Meyer lunch meat mixed in. Although I work for a local restaurant company and enjoy eating out, I don't consider myself a food connoisseur by any means. However, I can recognize when a dish has a ton of flavor! My friends suggested we all try this place, which they'd enjoyed in Flagstaff.
We went last night (Thursday). The service was great. I wish I could remember the server's name, but he was attentive, knowledgeable, and fun. We shared Tso Tso cauliflower (amazing). The Balls of Fire were pretty good (I mean, it's deep fried Mac n Cheese) but in my opinion they rely too heavily on the Sriracha for flavor.
My friend got the Sweet Chili Glazed Udon, which she enjoyed.
Two of us got the Tantanmen ramen. The server warned me that the bamboo shoots are not listed on the menu and have a distinct flavor that people may opt to leave out. I'm not terrible picky so I left them in, but he was right! It was still delicious, but I'll leave 'em out next time.
My boyfriend got the Mic Drop. Appropriately named. Pork belly, crispy bacon, HAM FRIES (HAM FRIES?!?!) in 15 HOUR PORK BROTH. That's the trick, guys.
After a long search, I think we've finally found our go-to ramen spot.
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