Ajisen Ramen — Restaurant in Bogota, Capital District

The restaurant is really nice, the service is amazing, unfortunately, for me, the ramen was not the star of the night. It is definitely not cheap, but at the same time is not too expensive for the average person. We ordered both gyozas and deep fried gyozas and the classic ones were the best out of the two.

For the ramen I ordered the Beef Shoyu Ramen and it was okay, the flavor was nice but flat; the meat slices were really thin and that was an unexpected factor for everyone in my group that ordered a beef ramen, and for the price point I was hoping for a ramen that would be the star of the night, but instead the stars of the night were the cocktails and the dessert, the cheesecake to be precise.

Both cocktails were great and made out of whiskey, and the flavor kept changing as the ice melted. The alcohol was always present in the Ichigo (strawberry) one and you could taste it at all times, but the 'Maracumango' had the alcohol really hidden and you could barely taste it or feel it in your mouth which is something that some people would prefer.

The desserts were also good, but the cheesecake was definitely the best out of the three that we tried. The arequipe gyozas were okay, and the lychee Mochi ice cream was good. Still, we all concluded that the cheesecake was the best.

I almost forgot to mention that the music played was on an infinite loop, so I heard the same songs for over 3 hours, I think that I heard 'Cool Kids' form Echosmith like 3 or 4 times during the night, and the same covers from popular songs as well, to the point that it was becoming a little bit annoying.

Long story short, in my experience, the ramen was good but not as good as people are hyping it up, or at least, maybe due to the hype, the ramen did not live up to my expectations especially for the price point. On the other hand, the cheesecake...

This place has the potential for a five star rating. The location is bright and spacious, especially in the back room. We were there on a busy day and only got a spot in the front, but it was still nice and considering how many people were there, the service was quick and attentive.

Now, the only reason why I’m not giving it 5 stars is because the vegetarian ramen, in my opinion, was not good at all. 😞 I know, ramen is usually with meat, but many good restaurants offer a veggie option as well. Ajisen doesn’t have a vegetarian option (which could be served with egg) but two vegan ones instead. Which is nice… but I cannot recommend the vegan ramen at all. The broth tasted like your average vegetable stock and did not have the typical ramen consistency or flavor. It was really bland. I’d give the katsu vegan ramen 1/5 stars. It would be really nice if they had a veggie friendly ramen with a better ramen broth and tofu or mushrooms. Maybe for the future 🍜😋

Everything else though was really good! I did try a bit of the traditional ramen to see what it tastes like and it was way much better. The shrimp appetizer was also worth it!

Overall, the place has a lot to offer and is really nice so I would go again, but order differently next time. 🙈 Oh, and make sure to have a reservation on weekends cause the line can...

Reseña del Restaurante Ajisen Ramen: Un viaje entre sabores y origamis flotantes

Al cruzar las puertas de Ajisen Ramen, uno no solo entra a un restaurante, sino a un rincón donde lo cotidiano y lo mágico se entrelazan. Bajo un techo de ladrillos cuidadosamente dispuestos, bandadas de grullas de origami parecen suspendidas en el aire, como si hubieran decidido quedarse a presenciar los sabores que allí se preparan. La atmósfera cálida, con paredes de piedra que cuentan historias de tiempos antiguos, te abraza y te invita a disfrutar con calma.

Platos Probados: Un festín que despierta los sentidos Chicken Karaage Este pollo frito, con su crujiente exterior dorado y su interior jugoso, podría ser perfectamente una receta que los dioses compartieron con los mortales. Cada bocado lleva una chispa de magia, como si el aceite en el que fue cocido estuviera encantado para capturar lo mejor de cada ingrediente. Gyoza Tradicional Las gyozas, pequeñas medias lunas doradas en su base, son bolsillos de secretos culinarios. Cada bocado cuenta una historia de equilibrio perfecto entre carne, vegetales y especias, mientras que la salsa que las acompaña parece haber sido extraída de un río de sabores que fluye por Japón. Tontoro (Entrada) La carne, marinada y asada con precisión casi ceremonial, emana un aroma que transporta a un bosque donde el humo de una hoguera acaricia las hojas. Su textura jugosa y su sabor ahumado son un preludio perfecto para lo que sigue. Ajisen Ramen El caldo de este ramen no es solo una sopa: es una poesía líquida. Cocido durante horas, sus sabores se entrelazan como corrientes de agua en un río. El chashu, tierno como un susurro, y los noodles perfectamente cocidos hacen que cada cucharada sea un abrazo cálido. Ajisen Best Combo Ramen Este es un plato para los aventureros del paladar. Con una variedad de toppings generosos que bailan sobre el caldo, es como un carnaval de sabores donde cada ingrediente tiene su momento para brillar. Chicken Karaage Ramen La unión del pollo crujiente con el caldo aromático es un acto de alquimia. Aquí, la textura del karaage contrasta de manera casi mágica con la suavidad del ramen, creando una experiencia que desafía la lógica culinaria.

Ambiente: Un rincón mágico

El restaurante no solo alimenta el cuerpo, sino también el alma. Las decoraciones de origami, suspendidas como por un hechizo, y los destellos de luz que caen desde el techo crean un juego de sombras que parece danzar al compás de las conversaciones. Los detalles temáticos, como las decoraciones navideñas, añaden un toque de alegría que se siente casi palpable.

El Sake: Una copa que cuenta historias

La botella de sake, decorada con flores de cerezo, parece un mensaje enviado desde tierras lejanas. Cada sorbo de esta bebida es como abrir una carta escrita por la primavera misma, con notas florales y un toque de dulzura que despiertan la imaginación.

Conclusión: Un lugar donde el tiempo se detiene

Ajisen Ramen es mucho más que un restaurante; es un espacio donde lo terrenal y lo mágico se encuentran. Es un lugar para saborear la vida, donde cada plato cuenta una historia y cada rincón guarda un secreto. Perfecto para quienes buscan más que una comida: una experiencia que quedará flotando en su memoria, como las grullas de origami bajo su...