Two Bowls of Ramen That Expand the Boundaries of Perception

As someone who always craves a rich and oily broth at Ichiran, I used to think that only tonkotsu ramen could satisfy my heavy-taste appetite. 🎢 Today, however, I was completely tamed by a bowl of shoyu ramen and a bowl of shio ramen, to the point of licking the bowl clean. The shoyu ramen is based on a clear and sweet chicken broth, with the addition of porcini mushrooms and black truffle, which add a rich and deep flavor, subtly blending the soy sauce into the mix. 🍃 The charred chashu then introduces a strong aroma of charcoal grilling. When you're overwhelmed by these successive bursts of flavors, the shiso leaf cools down your almost overloaded taste buds, miraculously harmonizing everything. It's truly a masterstroke. 🌊 As for the shio ramen, to be honest, I was initially disappointed by its seemingly bland taste. But a magical twist happened after I had the shoyu ramen. It seemed like my taste buds finally woke up. 🍃When I tried the shio ramen again, the extremely fresh and sweet fish flavor in the broth finally reached my tongue, surpassing the chicken broth. There's also a hint of yuzu in the aftertaste, creating a very distant and lingering charm. Unexpectedly, it forms a perfectly complementary combination with the shoyu ramen. 🌸 I'm truly grateful for such delicious food, which once again makes me realize my own limitations. The greatest joy in life is to gradually break free from the shackles that confine us. 🍃 #NewYork #RamenIshida🌟