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| - What can I say about this heavenly ramen house... first off, when I went here for the first time and tried their tonkatsu ramen, I died. Ever since they added the Markham location, I've been at least once every 2 weeks (which reminds me, another visit is due).
Menu: Sansotei has a small simple menu. This is great because it allows them to excel at what they do best. They have the usual shoyu and shio ramen but they're known for their Tonkatsu ramen. To add icing to the cake they have a variation of the Tokatsu called the Tonkotsu Black. This is where my heart lies. They also have a spicy ramen called the Spicy Tan Tan for those spicy lovers - though it is limited quantity per day so try to get there a little earlier. You can choose the style of noodles as well (think or thick) and add extra or other toppings on top for a cost. They also have pretty good appetizers/sides and dessert (though I haven't tried those yet).
Ramen: Two words - Tonkatsu Black! Their pork broth with that heavenly roasted black garlic oil is perfection in itself. If you like garlic definitely try this ramen, you won't regret it. The broth is creamy but not heavy and the oil is delicious without tasting like a pool of oil. It comes topped with 2 pieces of grilled pork belly, fungus, green onion and a soft boiled soy sauce egg cut in half. The egg is cooked to perfection with the middle still a little runny but not so much that it falls right out of the egg white. The pork is okay. Not as good as some other places but good. My favourite topping to add is the shitake mushrooms. You must try them. They're soaked in a soy sauce mix which the mushrooms absorb so you get a great burst of sweet and salty flavour when you eat them.
The Shio and Shoyu are good in their own right but can not compare with the Tonkatsu. The spicy tan tan is a good balance of rich creamy broth and a spice that can be quite hot but doesn't linger on the tongue. At first I didn't really like the taste but I kept eating and with every bite, I grew to like it more and more.
Sides: I've tried their gyoza (pan fried dumplings), cha han (fried rice) and zangi (deep-fried chicken bites) as sides but I have to give the trophy to the zangi. It is perfectly cooked and always juicy. There is just enough batter to give it the crunch it needs. Top it off with the lemon for a nice zest and to cut the grease (not that they're super greasy at all).
Overall, I am in love with this ramen house. Though it doesn't have a large variety, you don't need it when you come here. Just get the Tonkatsu black!
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