Char siu pork ramen｜there is ramen

I have tasted “Char siu pork ramen” at “there is ramen” located in Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. If you like ramen, you must visit this famous restaurant at least once. Let us introduce you to this ramen, which is characterized by its broth with dried fish stock, exquisite char siu pork, and firm noodles.

Soup with a distinctive flavor of dried sardines

First, the aroma of the soup is impressive. As soon as you take a sip, the delicious taste of niboshi (dried sardines) spreads out, and the aroma of seafood that escapes through your nose is irresistible. The soup, a blend of niboshi broth and soy sauce, is slightly thickened and rich, yet elegant without bitterness or peculiarity. The surface of the soup is covered with a film of fat to prevent the heat of the soup from escaping. One sip and you will be drawn in by its deliciousness.

Delicious juicy char siu pork.

The most notable feature is char siu pork. The Char siu pork in “Char siu pork ramen” is spread all over the bowl, giving it an outstanding visual impact. The thinly sliced pork char siu pork is a perfect blend of moderate fat and meaty flavor, and is a perfect match for the soup. Two types of char siu pork are used: pork belly and pork loin, each with a different texture and flavor. The char siu pork is soaked in the sauce and is excellent even when eaten as is.

First-class ramen noodles and other ingredients

The noodles are a medium-thin, straight, slippery, and slurpable type. They intertwine well with the soup, allowing you to eat it all the way through without getting bored. Ingredients include pickled bamboo shoots, green onions, dried laver, nori (dried seaweed), naruto, and a soft-boiled egg. The crunchy texture of the pickled bamboo shoots and the flavor of the green onion in particular enhance the broth made from dried bonito stock.

【 UMAMECCA Editor’s voice 】

The “Char siu pork ramen” at “there is ramen” is a gem featuring a broth with a strong flavor of dried sardines, juicy char siu pork, and firm, medium-thin, straight noodles. Each element of the ramen was in perfect harmony, making us want to eat it again and again.