I've seen posts from friends on FB about Tampopo. So I dined here not once, but twice in a week. The restaurant is small. But even though this place lacks space, they know how to prepare yummy ramen! Most Ramen-ya in Japan is crowded without chairs because people are on the go. Tampopo tries to keep the traditional ramen-ya without the Western frills. So don't even think about hanging out with friends to talk and catch up at the dinner table, please go elsewhere.
My first bowl was the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was rich with a lot of depth. The noodles was just the right texture and chew. Customers are able to see that the noodles are fresh as you walk in. To complement my meal we had takoyaki and wasabi tako. They were both really, really delicious.
My next bowl was the ultra spicy ramen. The hot factor was just as good as my love for Korean spicy food. It was a cold evening, so my ramen was the perfect cure. This place won over my husband's appetite. He got extra pork and egg for his ramen. The kids for once didn't complain and they enjoyed the takoyaki with the generous amount of bonito flakes.