“Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen）｜Aqua

I had “Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen） at “Aqua” ramen restaurant located in Kitaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Located near Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Station, it is conveniently accessible. This popular restaurant sometimes has a line out the door, but if your timing is good, you can get in right away.
As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will see a ticket vending machine, where you purchase a meal ticket and then hand it to the staff in order style. Once seated, you will be served your ramen without much of a wait.

Attractive soup and toppings in harmony

“Aqua”‘s “Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen） features a soy sauce broth based on chicken and pork bones, but surprisingly, the soup also has a strong seafood flavor. The rich flavor of the animal-based ingredients is perfectly balanced by the freshness of the seafood. The soup has no odor and is extremely easy to drink, making it a flavor that even first-timers can enjoy without any resistance.

There are four ingredients floating in the soup: onion, green onion, half-boiled egg, and rare char siu pork. Each enhances the flavor of the soup while adding a gorgeous appearance. The rare char siu pork, in particular, is available in two varieties, chicken and pork, both of which offer different flavors and textures. Thechar siu pork is spicy, while the chicken char siu is a gem with a robust flavor.

The texture of the noodles and the soup are exquisite.

The noodles, which are the lifeblood of ramen, are medium thin and straight. The noodles are slightly low in water content and are well mixed with the soup. The noodles have a pleasantly slippery texture that goes well with the seafood-flavored white onion. The noodles themselves have a strong presence and are in harmony with the soup and ingredients.

【 UMAMECCA Editor’s voice 】

“Aqua”‘s “Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen） has a rich yet well-balanced soup and unique toppings. The ramen restaurant is easy to access and easy to enter, making it an easy place to visit even in the midst of your busy daily routine. We hope you will try this ramen when you visit Nishinomiya City.