Mmmm, delicious ramen. My apologies for not writing any more reviews sooner, but I`ve not been searching the ramen world as much as I had been before. I also suffered a computer disaster, followed by a computer replacement, and well... things have been working out a little differently to how I had expected. Please see my other blog for further details.
When I first came across Shi Ten Noh, I was impressed. Nestled by the Dotomobori River, amongst the many tourist feeding vendors, was an unassuming ramen place. Although there is a vending machine for you to place your order, the staff were extremely affable. The music was an excellent assortment of 50`s rock and roll, and 60`s modern rock. Just sitting in this place was a pleasure.
I ordered the Shio (salt) ramen with egg, and my partner in crime ordered the Miso ramen with egg. It didn't take very long before our piping hot, delicious soups were delivered to us. Steam poured off the top of the bowls, and the first slurp nearly scalded the roof of my mouth. It was flavoursome, with a hint of garlic. The toppings included pork, long onions, bean shoots, and a little black oil, which I'm not sure exactly what it was...
The soup was full bodied, and almost creamy in texture, but not oily or sickly. The pork was exquisitely sweet, and the noodles were excellent. The noodles were nigh on perfect, they were firm to the tooth, with a bright springiness when bitten or slurped. Delicious. The sides included chili paste, garlic chips, gyoza sauce, salt and pepper. The serves were a generous meal. I was very satisfied, and have returned several times. Only once have I been a little disappointed, but that was only a noodle related disappointment, and well, I'm picky about noodles.
Broth - 4.5/5
Toppings - 4/5
Noodles - 4/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Service - 3.5/5
