PDX: Afuri Ramen + Dumpling
It’s been a few years since I last visited, possibly even pre-pandemic. Afuri has since grown into an international restaurant, and while I think it originated in Japan, I can’t be certain. Regardless, it has
Tag: Ramen
KIX: Menya Torihisa 麺屋とりひさ
You know how they say, “When life hands you lemons, you could also get some apples”? That’s how it felt for us. The Horizon Perfekt was acting up, but I managed to finish a roll
PDX: Ramen Ryoma
Even in the city full of ramen, there could only be one that reigns as king. To many, that’s Raman Ryoma. There is something to say about it based on where the restaurant is located.
Portland: Boxer Ramen
The ramen craze continues into the new decade. The city of Portland might be one of the least diverse on the west coast (at least in recent years), but Beaverton (in the PDX metropolitan area)
NYC: Bassanova Ramen
Ramen is boring. I don’t understand the craze over oily broth. Tonkatsu, which is supposedly to be manly because of strong flavors, don’t entice me. I always respected its humble cousin, udon, much more for
NYC: Momofuku Noodle Bar, Part II
Here I’m, years later, after the ramen revolution have taken over the United States. The last time I was here, we had a president, the line was way too long, and I was wondering if
Washington, D.C.: Toki Underground
This is a quick view of Toki Underground, one of the most well-known and established ramen restaurant in D.C. That’s because I did not eat at the restaurant – the restaurant itself is tiny and