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| - Before all the self-proclaimed "foodies" say that this is ramen not as good as California, NY, Japan, etc, keep in mind probably the best broth there is to offer in Phoenix. So relative to that, they get a 5 Star already. Not pretentious or hipster like some of the ramen joints in downtown, just a plain ramen shop with no frills.
With that said, constructive criticism would be that the broth has too much garlic flavor and not enough of umami. Good body to the broth, but almost too much as it left a "greasy" feel from the combination of fat and collagen. Noodles were lacking some chew. If they used the noodles from tampopo it would be great (but tampopo broth sucks). Fried rice had good "heat" and was cooked well and fluffy, flavor was not bad, but missing something. Karaage chicken was ok, again, too much garlic and not enough other flavors.
Price is more of $$ than $. Cost me $19 (includes tip) for a karaage combo with a fried rice side, no drink.
Staff were friendly, service was quick.
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