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| - As this is the second ~fancy, trendy~ ramen place that I have tried, I have shortly realized the complexity and variety of flavors and ingredients that a similar chicken-broth ramen (Shoyu or Shio) can have.
Before I get into that, Yama Izakaya has a great ambiance, a big space with lots of seating, has outdoor seating, and a parking lot with ample parking (which is a huge plus!). I went on a Sunday night and there was no wait at all. The wait staff is very friendly and quick and they have many options on their menu (ranging from various appetizers to sushi, to ramen, to general soups and salads).
I started my meal off with a simple ginger salad and it was AMAZING. I absolutely love ginger dressing and I am not exactly sure what secret extra ingredient or spice they added to theirs (some extra soy component), but it left me wanting much more! My friends decided to get miso soup and sushi, which both looked and tasted great!
For ramen, I ordered their Shio (salted chicken) ramen with no extra added on. Their broth was much lighter and less greasy than Futo Buta's which was a nice surprise (I would highly recommend adding the chili oil and red flakes to the broth, which adds an amazing depth of flavor). Similar to what other Yelp reviewers have said, they need to work on their noodles. They have a very similar taste and feel to a generic ramen $1 package at any grocery store, which made me realize how important noodles were to my ramen experience. Also, I wish they either added more ingredients to their bowl or changed out what they add on for better options (the toppings didn't really add much to the flavor). Also, their pork belly is sliced thin and has barely any fat on it which can either be a good or bad thing depending on your tastes and preferences.
After a lot of thought, in my opinion, it is very difficult to compare Futo Buta's and Yama Izakaya's ramen as they are both great but very different depending upon what you like/feel important is for your ramen experience. If you enjoy a lot of broth with your ramen that is light, a little on the salty side, and do not care too much about the noodles texture or toppings than I would 5/5 recommend Yama Izakaya for you as their broth will easily leave you satisfied! However, if you enjoy more heavy and earthy broth and care more about the thicker/soft noodles and included additional toppings, than I would head over to Futo Buta!
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