芋洗坂グループ長
On a regular night, I was drinking in the neighborhood. After Okinawan cuisine, I went to a ramen shop on Matsuya-machi Street. The shop is called Honman-ya Ramen Aoba. I had been curious about this place for a while but never had the chance to visit. It was around 9 p.m. when I arrived. There was only one customer seated in the back. I sat at the counter near the entrance. Now, let's look at the menu. They offer three types of ramen: Mini Aoba, Aoba, and Chashu Ramen. I guess the difference lies in the amount of toppings like chashu. For toppings, they have Mini Chashu, Ramen, Vegetables, and Chashu Ramen. They also offer three types of soy sauce-based noodles. Other options include Chashu Don, Chashu Plate, and set meals. For lunch, there are three options with mini Chashu Don or Chashu with extra rice sets. Toppings include green onions, Chinese cabbage, flavored egg, bamboo shoots, and kimchi. I ordered the Aoba Ramen with a side of rice. After a short wait, the rice and ramen arrived. Ah, it's ramen here. It comes with Chinese cabbage, pork belly, bean sprouts, and small green onions. The ramen has a lot of green elements. The chashu slices are thick and have a strong marinade. The visual presentation is quite impressive. First, I tried the soup. It's a clear broth with a light soy sauce flavor that brings out the umami of the vegetables. It's a unique and refreshing taste that you don't come across often. Next, the noodles. They are straight noodles with a slight twist. I took a bite of a bundle. The noodles are soft and almost at the point of stretching. They have a gentle and soft texture that is enjoyable. The chashu tastes like simmered pork belly, with a traditional flavor. It goes well with the rice too. The Chinese cabbage is crunchy and has a distinct green aroma. It's a rare ingredient for ramen, but I think it's essential for completing the dish. The rice, served with pickles, is fluffy and delicious. I enjoyed it alongside the ramen. The combination of the vegetable-forward, light soy sauce ramen is not something you come across often. It was a great ramen dinner. Thank you for the meal.