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| - Spicy Miso Ramen and flaked salmon don combo set ($22.50) was a good deal in a way. Portions were adequate and filling. Salmon Don was dry and bland. The rice went wrong, was in a paste-like texture. However, the ramen was delicious. It was sweet miso soup, slowly progressed into the fresh ingredients salt mixture and into the spiciness. Enjoyed the dimension of flavours the soup base provided. Though, I do not mind it being more spicy.
Toroniku Ramen ($12.95) is their signature ramen, where the ramen and toppings were served separately. Toroniku is simmered pork cheek (jowl) meat. It has rich flavour - fresh, sweet, soy sauce saltiness and soft, melt in your mouth texture, like fat. By dipping the meat in the broth, the meat absorbs the broth and brings out the character of both parties. Shoyu soup is made from a mixture of pork bones broth and soy sauce. It takes 2 days of boiling and simmering to complete, making the soup extra sweet, creamy, smooth and rich in pork aroma. you will not get sick of this broth.
Overall, both soups were not salty and can continuously drink it, thinking it is the healthiest thing ever. It did not feel fat and did not notice a layer of oil floating at the top. Definitely has a better soup base than others. The thick strands of noodles Santouka used benefited the soup base. Other than being al dente, texture was firm, the noodles swam in the bowl of delicious soups, absorbing the essence of the soup base. It was a scrumptous meal.
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