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| - My 2nd visit here in a week.
So I was there about 12:15pm, and the parking lot was 75% full. Fortunately I was able to be seated with no waiting, but the place was pretty much full.
This time, I tried Spicy Shio with extra green onions and gyoza.
Gyoza: pretty good. But I would have to give this gyoza battle to Monta. It's very possible they Sora will get better as they have been open only a week, but Monta's gyoza had more flavor and juice.
Shio ramen: I'm not a big fan of shio ramen, but I have to admit that this was pretty good. simple, not oily, with some of the tonkotsu flavor coming through. Spicy Shio is a weird concept as it makes it somewhat spicier and fattier, which is somewhat like ordering a veggie burger with extra cheese. I think I'd stick with Miso personally, but I do like their noodle. Al dente, slightly chewier than Monta's miso ramen noodle, and wavier. I think it is more like a traditional miso ramen noodle from sapporo. People who are not fond of heavy, kotteri type broth will probably prefer shio ramen. Not me.
Service: today they had a one Chinese lady waiting the table, and other two were Japanese. This is somewhat disappointing for an authentic ramen house, but it's not that big of a deal as the menu is short and simple. However, the service seemed to be faster today. Perhaps they are getting used to it after the opening week.
As I was leaving, there were a few people waiting to be seated and the parking lot was full. There is plenty of space to put in a few tables, and I really think that they need a counter space as all authentic ramen houses should have. I'm just surprised at how quickly the word has spread and so many people have discovered this place.
It's hard to say who is better: monta vs Sora, but I'd go to Monta if I"m feeling for tonkotsu, and Sora if I'm in the mood for miso.
There are no other Japanese ramen house that come close to these two. If you disagree, please keep going to the place where you get served by faux anime characters.
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