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| - I'll be very upfront here: I was expecting more due to all the hype surrounding this restaurant.
Please note that there seems to be some miscommunication about the "Michelin" status of this restaurant. It's not a Michelin star restaurant; rather, it's a Michelin bib gourmand restaurant. This still means something, of course, but please take this into account so that your expectations aren't skewed.
After a long 1-hr wait in the winter cold, my group of 3 was finally seated. The first thing I noticed was how tiny the aisle space was compared to most restaurants. With the servers zipping back and forth, they were always close to bumping into me and my stuff, so I had to constantly look back to ensure this didn't happen. It seems the floor plan was designed to maximize the number of people who could be served in such a small amount of square footage instead of enhancing the comfort of the diners and staff. My take on this: terrible, especially if there was a fire hazard or if you're extra sensitive about personal space.
I tried the Signature Clam Broth Ramen. Konjiki gets brownie points for serving a broth that we don't usually see here in the GTA. It was very light with a subtle soy sauce undertone to add depth. Personally, the flavour was lacking for me and the toppings and noodles were average, so I could neither justify the hype nor the long wait. I tried my bf's Tonkotsu Ramen and it didn't stand out compared to other tonkotsu ramens we've had in Toronto either. My bf also had the chasu add-on, but he only received 2 slices. He admitted he was kinda disappointed because he often gets 3 or more at other restaurants for this add-on. On the bright side, my friend who dined with us that night really enjoyed his Signature Clam Broth Ramen and Karaage appetizer, so it could be all up to your personal palette. Whereas my friend will be returning when the line dies down, I'll probably be passing on another round here.
Pros:
- Michelin bib gourmand
- The only ramen restaurant I know that has a clam broth
Cons:
- lines aren't well-managed
- very tiny aisle space, so you could get your stuff knocked off or bumped into any time (bad if you want personal space)
- clam broth was too light, leaning towards bland for me
- noodles and toppings were of average quality
- Tonkatsu Ramen was average compared to other restaurants' version
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