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The Positives:
Very good Sake Selection. (Not HUGE, but very decent choices available - if not slightly overpriced, but then again imported liquor...so...yeah)
The MOST delicious smoked/spiced pork for a Ramen that I have tasted outside of Osaka.
Creme Brulee is AMAZING
$5 happy hour specials on more than just 1 or 2 items!
Nice open, airy, casual atmosphere.
Casual easy service, no rushing here. (many people have commented on service but we found it to be just right for a relaxing early evening weeknight meal)
The Negatives:
MUSIC IS WAY TOO LOUD, We had to basically shout at each other to communicate.
Tonkotsu Ramen Broth was pretty watery and thin, while tasty it's not the amazingly umami, thick delicious broth that I've come to know and expect for a tonkotsu broth. (almost as if it was cooked without pork bones??)
Broth was not hot. It was served room temperature. It wasn't bad - but not great.
Noodles were a little too thin for my liking. (I much prefer South Osaka style ramen)
I didn't get spring onions on my tonkotsu, instead it was arugula. Although it wasn't horrible - it wasn't right. (a little too western "fusion" for my taste)
Ramen doesn't really come with the right toppings. You can order a smoked egg (+$3)
Or Bamboo Shoots (+$1) etc. etc. But no corn, or fish cake, or other things that should be included as add ons or even just included in the price of the bowl.
I think I'll be back to try their other offerings...but for Tonkotsu Ramen so far Muku still can't be beaten!
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