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| - I love Ramen Isshin, for its Service, Food, and Ambiance.
SERVICE - top-notch
1. The servers are always so friendly (as you'd expect from an authentic Japanese restaurant).
2. They will accommodate your needs. I don't want to trouble them too much, but if you ask for "less salty broth" or "package half of the okonomiyaki to go", they will help accommodate.
FOOD - unbeatable selection
1. Ramen: you have several broth to choose from. On top of the tradition 3 salt (shio), soy sauce (shoyu), and miso, it also has the Tan Tan (Chinese-Japanese hybrid with sesame and chili) version to choose from.
* also note, you can ask for Kaedama for an extra round of noodles for when you have broth leftover.
2. Okonomiyaki: much better than Okonomi House. This item is in the menu, but since it doesn't have a picture, it's kind of hidden under the Appetizer section. I could be wrong, but I think this is the Osaka-style okonomiyaki.
3. Karaage: the deep fried chicken is the best I've had. It's very crispy, and has deeply soaked flavour.
4. Mango Pudding: a little expensive at $3.80, but it's definitely worth it to get this freshly made daily dessert. The cool, sweet taste perfectly complements the hot, salty ramen you had earlier.
AMBIANCE - comforting
The wooden interior, with ink calligraphy on the walls teleports you away from the Downtown rush. I especially love the wooden spoons for the ramen. So much better than silverware to keep you immersed.
In summary, Ramen Isshin keeps me going back to it again and again. Sometimes, I go back twice in one day...
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