Put simply, Fu-unji is [some of] the best ramen I have ever had! And I've had allot of ramen. It's in their broth, man; it's thick, strong and musky. If it's too strong for your tastes- you can mix-in a light broth to water it down; this is common for their tsukeman (dipping ramen - pictured) to make easier drinking what remains once your noodles are gone.
So their broth is heavy (my preferred style) and is a tonkotsu (pork bone) gyoukai (fish & clam) broth containing a healthy amount of chopped-up chashu (pork slices), onions and menma (bamboo) making it almost stew-like. Pay attention while your here and you'll notice small details which attribute to their outstanding quality, for example they pre-warm bowls using broth- which is drained just prior to the noodle placement.
Don't be surprised to wait in line for 45 minuets during peak lunch hours, or 15 to 30 mins at other times; but it's well worth it. Just standing in line watching the master and his underlings work is worth the wait and keeps your mind at ease. The master is a true gentleman and keeps the line organized and moving, an essential part of running a successful ramen shop.
I've been here twice now for their tsukemen, but plan on hitting it up one more time to try the traditional soup based ramen; stay tuned...
[Fu-unji's website is here]
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