Gaku Nakamura is a self-styled Japanese Ramen Consultant living in Manila. Last year, he listed his top 10 ramen with Ramen Nagi topping the list. But with a number of new and authentic restaurants popping up, here is some of Gaku-san’s top ramen for 2015!
#5 Mendokoro Ramenba
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MUST
TRY: Shoyu
Tonkatsu
Gaku says: “Mendokoro has tonkotsu-based
ramen with chashu. The restaurant looks just like a Japanese-style kitchen and
it reminds me of a good ramen restaurant in Japan, Afuri. The taste of the broth
and chasu is very nice.”
MUST
TRY: Cheese
Tsukemen
Gaku says: “Tsukemen soup is yuzu flavor and
the noodles are thick. I have never thought that cheese can fit wih Tsukemen,
but you will be satisfied once you taste it at Mitsuyado!
MUST
TRY: Miso Ramen
Gaku says: “The best Miso ramen in Manila! It
is located along Shaw Blvd. Although not located in a major mall, lots of people
go there just to eat Daisho's delicious ramen. Not only ramen, but their gyoza
are also delicious.”
MUST
TRY: Butao
Ramen
Gaku says: “Nagi’s tonkotsu-based broth
tastes like real Japanese tonkotsu. If you’re a first-time visitor, try Butao. When
you've eaten half of it, try to add their Fire sauce to change the taste. You
can also change the firmness of the ramen and the toppings based on your
preference.”
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Not much of a ramen fan but I love a good Japanese food. These look so good, to be honest. I'd love to try them!
ReplyDeleteBased on the photos, the third one looks yummier than the rest.
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese food but I don't know why I'm not a fan of Ramen. Thanks for sharing the list. It's very interesting. Will give it another try
ReplyDeleteNice photos! I find the ramen with cheese interesting. Thanks for the tip about Foozap. Will check it out.
ReplyDeleteI always like to try Ramen. Looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you sharing this. I'm a big fan of Ramen but I haven't tried other restos. Will definately bookmark this :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried ramen but i heard that it taste good! Will definitely try out soon!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Ramen noodles, and to be honest I never seen this varieties before and would love to try them. Look so good!
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My hubby is a big ramen fan. So far, Ramen Nagi is our most favorite among the ramen places we have tried.
ReplyDeleteNot really a ramen person, but would want to have a bowl if I feel a little sick. Viewing your photos though, I want to text husband and tell him to buy me one. hahaha.
ReplyDeleteI have to try these. :) I'm looking for the perfect Ramen din :)
ReplyDeleteI had my first ramen just last November! I only had a simple chicken ramen at Santouka and it was great (maybe because we were starving!). But when I went back again, I didn't enjoy it as much. I guess I'm not really a big fan. I'd occasionally crave for some though.
ReplyDeletei am saving this list! :P thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't tried any of the Japanese restaurants mentioned here. We love ramen, and we hope to visit one or more of these restos soon. -- Maria Teresa Figuerres
ReplyDeleteNot really a big ramen fan (even if I love Japanese food) but this list is a must read for all ramen lovers. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love this review. We are always in the look out for authentic Japanese cuisine. Thanks for the share.
ReplyDeleteI recently tried the Cheese Tsukemen at Mitsuyado Seimen with a friend, and OMG it was so good! I was super doubtful at first if it would be yummy coz I never thought that ramen and cheese would go well together, but it did!
ReplyDeleteI've only tried Ramen Nagi from these 5. I hope I can try more Ramen restos this year.
ReplyDeleteI love authentic Japanese Ramen! Thanks for sharing this new food spot. The photos look really enticing. I haven't tried other Ramens so far aside from Tamagoya (along Soliven/Lilac St).
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