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| - Given that I'm not much of a fan of the small ramen scene in Rochester, I had to give this a spin while on a day trip in Toronto. This place has a lot of hype and I NEED a good ramen bowl to offset my hangry mood for the day.
The interior is simple with wood accents and mirrors on both sides. A giant rope runs across the top of this small restaurant from entrance to the server station, very simple but felt... Neat. Everything seemed simple and minimalist. Simple wood tables, simple black chopsticks, simple white crumpled napkin, simple water with a single ice cube, and also....
... My simple ramen bowl, which came out almost as fast as I ordered. I had apprehensions because the presentation was very plain and I could see the oil floating on top of my ramen bowl. I didn't know what was underneath and I foolishly based my lunch on looks rather than taste. But I trusted my friends, mixed it up, and oh mannnnnnn it was pure bliss.
I ordered the Spicy Tantan with thin noodles and extra shiitake mushrooms. I actually requested thick noodles, but the server heard me as thin. Great accident because I liked them. A lot. They were al dente, which finely complemented the chewy minced pork and soft egg. The shiitake mushrooms had a surprisingly sweet flavor to it, which was a great offset to the spicy robust flavor of the broth. The broth was not too spicy or too heavy either; it was light and satisfying. I'm not sure if it was homemade, I wish I had asked! It probably is.
It has to be. I should go back and eat it again... For science, of course.
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