Edward's Excellent Ramen Reviews

8/10 Curry Ramen This is an amazing combination. The katsu was really good soaked in the curry soup and was much more filling than the usual slices of pork. The soup was really delicious curry and just the right amount of spice. The noodles were great, and firm which I like. I got kaidama and this was the best part of the meal in my opinion. I loved the fresh noodles and curry soup combination. 俺たちのカレー家×ラーメン=kojilabo｜大阪｜難波｜カレー カレーラーメン 人気 おすすめ 14-13 Nanbasennichimae, Chūō-ku, Osaka, 542-0075 06-6636-6619 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPsts

7/10 Kyoto Special Ramen This is really tasty. It's salt ramen which I don't often have. The first thing you notice is how much meat there is - the bowl is filled around the perimeter and it's good pork. The noodles are softer than I like, I've learned that I like firm noodles, these are quite soft, almost like spaghetti. The toppings are basic, just bean sprouts and spring onions. No egg. Although this ramen didn't match many of my personal ramen preferences it was still delicious and I enjoyed it greatly. Honke DaiichiAsahi 845 Higashishiokōji Mukaihatachō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, 600-8213 075-351-6321 https://maps.app.goo.gl/DivQB

9/10 A New Mutekiya Ramen - Honmaru X This seems the same as the signature Mutekiya ramen but less toppings and a lighter broth. This leaves more space on the pallet for the delicious broth and noodles. I think the noodles and broth are the best parts of the ramen so I'd rather have more of those. Just ordered my first kaidama :). Top tip - add some garlic with the kaidama (but don't let Tiph try it or fear her wrath). Mutekiya 〒171-0022 Tōkyō-to, Toshima City, Minamiikebukuro, 1-chōme−17−１ 崎本ビル1F 03-3982-7656 https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCrdc

5/10 Beef Tongue Ramen in Sendai This is poor ramen. The noodles aren't great and the broth is so thin and tasteless. Maybe someone else would call it delicate. But the ramen isn't the main event here. This is tongue ramen and the tongue is amazing. Overall bad ramen, good tongue. Tanya Zenjiro 〒980-0021 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba-ku, Chūō, 1-chōme−8, 仙台市青葉区中央１丁目８−３８ ＡＫビル３Ｆ 022-723-1877 https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyWhh

8/10 Tiph's Choice of Sapporo Ramen The noodles are good and firm. The broth is slightly spicy and delicious, it helps to warm you when it's -8° outside. The meat is well done which I think is delicious. The toppings include seaweed which I don't like but the rest are great - the menma is really good when usually it can be a bit bland. I only wish there was more noodles and no one seems to do kaedama in Sapporo. らーめんてつや南7条本店 12 Chome-2-19 Minami 7 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0807 011-563-0005 https://maps.app.goo.gl/k1sWD  

7/10 Sapporo Miso Ramen The miso broth is my favourite and this is ticking all the boxes for me. The meat is delicious too and the noodles are great. The toppings are very standard but that's how I like them. The egg is letting the ramen down because it isn't marinated and the yolk is not runny. Apart from that, good ramen. Tenhou Ramen 天鳳 〒064-0805 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 5 Jōnishi, 4 Chome, 第4グリーンビル 011-518-2394 https://maps.app.goo.gl/X5bQC

7/10 Spicy Local Ikebukuro Ramen Free kaedama! It's already a winner. It is too spicy! I do not like my ramen spicy and this is a big disappointment. The (thin) noodles are good and there's lots of meat which is really tasty. Great toppings as well. This would definitely get a higher score if it were less spicy. 龍の神 東池袋店 〒170-0013 Tōkyō-to, Toshima-ku, Higashiikebukuro, 3 Chome−7, 東池袋3-7-5 藤吉ビル1F 03-5956-9698 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hPu2h

7/10 Ippudo Ikebukuro Really delicious broth and good toppings. The meat is great but it lacks an egg. Noodles are kitakata style and therefore thinner than usual. I think I prefer normal ramen noodles. Ippudo Ikebukuro 〒171-0022 Tōkyō-to, Toshima-ku, Minamiikebukuro, 2 Chome−26−１０ アクティオーレ南池袋1F 03-6907-8305 https://maps.app.goo.gl/9fDJn  

6/10 Dai Charshu men Disappointing. The noodles are bland and the broth is flavourless. The meat is the redeeming feature here - the marinating is delicious and the pieces are a good size. What was most disappointing was that this was instant ramen sauce mixed with boiling water which I can make at home. Ramen Tokumi ２３０３−１２ Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano-ken 381-0401 0269-33-5464 https://maps.app.goo.gl/cktVK

9/10 Mutekiya, Ikebukuro The first ramen we had to queue for, very small place with just a counter. The broth is noteworthy, so fatty and flavorful. Super thick pieces of meat that melt in your mouth. The eggs were marinated in heaven and tasted amazing. The noodles were on the hard side which I liked. Best ramen in Ikebukuro. Mutekiya 〒171-0022 Tōkyō-to, Toshima-ku, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−17−１ 崎本ビル1F 03-3982-7656 https://maps.app.goo.gl/FSb5r

8/10 Kitatakata Ramen - Otsuka The kitakata wavy thick noodles are interesting and make for a pleasant change. The soup is very light which was nice at first but lead to it becoming a bit boring after 1.5 bowls. Excellent fatty meat and great eggs. Kitakata Ramen Otsuka 2 Chome-13-２ Kitaotsuka, Toshima, Tokyo 170-0004 https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJRPo

7/10 Local zenkoji-miso chicken ramen Slightly spicy and hearty chicken broth makes for a good combination. Lots of vegetable toppings make me believe this is healthier than it really is. The egg is basic and the meat small and dry which lets the ramen down. The meat is chicken rather than pork which is a nice change. Enza Cafe １４２１−１ Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano-ken 381-0401 0269-38-1736 https://maps.app.goo.gl/DAG1m