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Overall, while not the best food, the price point makes it a very good option considering that in the US, ramen prices are incredibly inflated in comparison to Japan with much of a quality boost. However, with prices being set around $9 a bowl, it's a really good deal.
I got their recommended shio ramen. A huge positive was their ratio of broth to noodles to toppings. Generally, many places end up overfilling on broth causing the toppings to go soggy, but this place has it just right. The noodle thickness is slightly smaller than normal and has some bite to it, but its snap is not as satisfying as other noodles from well known Japanese chains like Menya Ultra. The chashu itself was very flavorful and tender with perfect charred edges and the bamboo shoots weren't overpowering the broth at all. However, the egg could have been a little more runny and seasoned a bit more as well. The real bugbear, though, was the excessive amount of green onions that was contained their dishes. It may have been due to the fact the vegetable was cut longways so you just got huge mouthful of it.
I also got to try their chashu don. Definitely mix the bowl before eating because their sauce is very salty. The egg in this one was more flavorful than in the ramen and the diced nori added a good amount of umami to the pork, making you appreciate it even more. There was too much rice in proportion to everything else, however, but it was a good way to dilute the saltiness from their sauce.
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