After some quick errand last Friday night, my Hubby and I went on to get some ramen fix. I suggested another Japanese restaurant but unfortunately it was closed for some kitchen renovation that night (of all nights! boo!). So the next best choice for us is none other then Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Glorietta 4. If I remember correctly, this was our 3rd time there. So it's kind of obvious already that we like it there.
Whenever we eat at a ramen house I usually look for Tantanmen but the closest that they have is the Kara-Miso Ramen (which my Hubby ordered that night) and I already had that before so I had Shio Ramen instead. Their ramen has generous servings of shredded mushrooms, shallots and char siu (pork belly). It even had a plum fruit on top to complete the look!
I think it's good to have "plain" ramen for a change. If a plain soup base turned out great in itself, it speaks a lot about the quality of their product, would you agree? And I was right, it's very creamy already, I sipped more of its soup before I started eating the noodles. I just had to add a few drops of the chili oil (can't stay away from spicy!) and I was in ramen heaven. After a while though, it got really salty which I think is expected since it is salt based.
We also ordered some gyoza as a side dish and additional tamago (which is the perfect marinated soft-boiled egg that I was looking for) and a couple more of nori. Overall I think Santouka is one of the best ramen place we have here in the Metro so go visit once you have a chance!
Happiness count: ♥♥♥♥
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Glorietta 4 Ground Floor (facing SM Makati)
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