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| - While Toronto is home to a large variety of fantastic food, ramen has always been lacking, particularly in comparison to Vancouver. But, Konjiki might just be the new kid on the block to change that.
Before I begin, I want to set expectations very clear. Konjiki's clam based broth is very different from most other miso or tonkatsu style broths and should be treated as such. I initially went in comparing Konjiki to my recent experience at the NYC based Ippudo and YVR based Ramen Danbo and it was a mistake. I didn't enjoy the experience in the moment, and questioning the veracity of this Bib Gourmand-status chain. But, after some time and reflection on my meal, I realized it's like comparing apples to oranges. While they did offer the more traditional styles of broth, my brother and I chose the clam based shio and the clam based shoyu. Both were served with truffle and infusions of mushroom, 3 slices of char sui and green onions. As described on the menu, the shio is milder, while the shoyu is richer and deeper. What I believe earns this restaurant it's esteemed status is the unique and intricate style of the clam based broth. Unlike many other ramens I've experienced which tend to be much saltier and thicker, this broth was light and delicate. Think french consommes vs. american stews. There is nothing wrong with either, just an absolute difference in style and texture. Some reviewers mentioned the noodles getting soggy but, I didn't really experience this. The noodles were a little starchier feeling than some other ramen places which have a bit more spring and bounce but, it helped to absorb and intensify all the different levels of flavour. In fact, I found the density and texture of noodle really helped to retain a lot of the glam and truffle flavor with each bite.
In addition to the ramen, we also had the sous vide pork belly with egg, side of egg, side of menma and gyoza. The pork belly was good, well balanced with fat and flavour. I don't know that it stood out enough to re-order but if you like simple pork belly, try it. The egg was delicious and the menma was marinated very well. The gyoza was probably the most underwhelming and tasted like any other gyoza.
Overall, if you would like a unique ramen experience, try out Konjiki. I wouldn't necessarily crave it like I do some other ramen places but, the simple yet multi-layered flavour of the broth is so different, I would absolutely come back again.
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