I'll be honest, before going to Ramen Dayo the closest thing to ramen I've ever had would be a standard pot noodle or Koka noodles. I used to opt for a chicken and mushroom pot back at school lunch when the shops had sold out of roll and sausage, which was like gold-dust.
Regardless, the pot noodle was still a decent bit of kit. I mind one freak back then used to drink the pots' juices first, then proceed to put the remaining contents onto a roll and munch on that.
Anyway, the point is I've had mediocre/limited experiences with ramen. That is until now.
Fraz (See Pic) has suggested Ramen Dayo before but hes been swiftly rejected each time because of my ignorant pot-noodle-perception of ramen. This time, however, we were both feeling the effects of dry-mouths, a condition we refer to as cotton mouth. Who knows what causes it but we were both hungry and thirsty as a result. As you'd expect the idea of a hot broth began to appeal more and more.
Went at around 16:20 and it was still pretty busy, they tried to sit us at the bar but I clocked an empty table with normal seats so we sat there. I then realised it was empty because it was right next to the toilet door, but the decision had been made and I couldn't go back on it.
The menu was simple, there's four choices of ramen – all have chicken/pork broth – tonkotu, tonkotsu miso, tonkotsu miso black and tantanmen. There wasn't much explanation as to whats actually in the broth, but I've had and enjoyed the miso soup you get from Yo-Sushi so was excited to try it.
Regardless, the pot noodle was still a decent bit of kit. I mind one freak back then used to drink the pots' juices first, then proceed to put the remaining contents onto a roll and munch on that.
Anyway, the point is I've had mediocre/limited experiences with ramen. That is until now.
Fraz (See Pic) has suggested Ramen Dayo before but hes been swiftly rejected each time because of my ignorant pot-noodle-perception of ramen. This time, however, we were both feeling the effects of dry-mouths, a condition we refer to as cotton mouth. Who knows what causes it but we were both hungry and thirsty as a result. As you'd expect the idea of a hot broth began to appeal more and more.
Went at around 16:20 and it was still pretty busy, they tried to sit us at the bar but I clocked an empty table with normal seats so we sat there. I then realised it was empty because it was right next to the toilet door, but the decision had been made and I couldn't go back on it.
The menu was simple, there's four choices of ramen – all have chicken/pork broth – tonkotu, tonkotsu miso, tonkotsu miso black and tantanmen. There wasn't much explanation as to whats actually in the broth, but I've had and enjoyed the miso soup you get from Yo-Sushi so was excited to try it.
I kept my order simple since it was a big step up from paying 50p-£1 for my usual. I got the tonkotsu miso and Fraz got the tonkotsu miso black.
Here is a flattering picture of mine:
In all honesty, it took me by surprise how good it was. Could slurp it up like a dog with a water bowl. I didn't know what half the stuff in the broth was, but it tasted class. The contrasting textures made every mouthful seem different. It was kind of salty but not too salty - didn't have to add anything.
You get given chopsticks and a big ol' spoon, so for the most part its easy to eat. Except the chicken. I had to eat those pieces you see in the pic whole 'cause I cant use chopsticks properly.
If your experiences with ramen are similar to what mine once were, I would recommend this place.
Its hard to properly explain it but in comparison instant noodles taste like ass.
It opened my eyes to a whole new type of food I didn't even know I liked and I have already been back since.
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