Saturday, October 18, 2014

IKR51 (Osaka-shi, Chūō-ku)

IKR51
あいけーあーるごじゅういち
IKR51

KS51Z shio kasu ramen: 14 / 20

Hidden in a small alley in a building, you might easily miss this restaurant, so just remember it is located next to the Ippudo. They specialize in seafood-oriented meals, with massive ikura-don, but of course also feature many ramen dishes, which happen to have quite esoteric name. I ordered the KS51Z (sic) shio ramen - KS stands for "kazu".


Broth: A distinctive shrimp taste, a bit too salty but pleasant - with some yuzu notes.

Noodles: Very yellow, curly and brittle.

Egg: An ajitama with a relatively hard and dark yolk, but well cooked though.

Toppings: Some bits of what tasted like a mix between tofu and cheese - could it be the kasu? And a very long branching menma, again the BASSANOVA style (how is it that I keep seeing it around now although I had never encountered any before my visit to BASSANOVA?? probably some kind of attentional bias behind it)

My friend ordered the ebi shoyu ramen, which had a very original and enjoyable taste, a bit difficult to characterize (I may give it a 15/20). Add to this a homey atmosphere (you can seat at one of the few low tables), and you get an interesting place that should be recommended. Also, you can order udon or kaisen-don if you’re not that much into ramen (but then you would probably not read this blog in a first place).

More info on ramendb.

Other reviews: Ramen adventures, Friends in ramen.

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