Japanese food fanatic here--my last meal on earth will be Japanese cuisine!!. Also been to Japan a few times and currently going through withdrawals lol.
Went on a Friday night and ordered the tonkotsu ramen. Finally a ramen restaurant in Madison that doesn't serve soft soggy "instant" noodles. The noodles were at least a bit more firm. Personal preference is close to al dente.
And the broth. Honestly, it was just meh. The flavor itself was pretty unidimensional and the consistency is way too thick--reminds me more of a curry broth than a ramen broth. I usually like my tonkotsu broth to be much thinner, richer in flavor content, and on the gelatinous side.
The braised pork was pretty good, however they are sliced very thin--so I would recommend asking for an additional topping. The bamboo was quite good, a bit more sour than I am used to, but still tasty. A few pieces were a bit more difficult to chew though.
The true star of the dish was the egg. This is the first thing I look at for ramen--if its overcooked then I know this ramen isn't up to par. They did a good job cooking it to the right temperature and seasoning it was soaked in was spot on. Only problem is that there was only 1/2 of the egg?! I don't understand why a full egg isn't present :(
Service: was quick and efficient. Friendly staff.
Environment: dined inside. Cute and cozy.
Overall, pretty good ramen place for Madison, WI.