Saturday, August 29, 2009

Shio Ramen

There are basically 4 main types of Ramen in Japan. Each commands a cult like following of patrons and chefs.
  • Shio
  • Shoyu
  • Tonkotsu
  • Miso
My favorite is "Shio", which means Salt.
Usually the broth is very clear but what gets everyone is the depth in flavor it has. This particular Ramen is not heavy nor overly filling, just rich in soup stock.

So it was about midnight in Tokyo... we've been drinking and laughing the night away... and my friends asked me what kind of ramen I'd like.
"Shio... Is there any other?"
So they took me to this place in Shinjuku.
Ranked #2 by ramen nerds in the district.
The picture below is their signature ramen bowl. And to the right, is the daily broth ingredients.

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