I don't know what everyone is smoking. This is a Bordeaux must... Not. Honestly I'm giving a very truth review when I say what the hell with all these positive reviews? The cabbage salad was literally raw cabbage, what is that? Who does that? The bow was mediocre maybe if you're being generous. And the soup is not ramen soup. It's just a big bland bowl of nothingness with barely even a few ingredients. This was by far the worst meal we had eaten in Bordeaux and what makes it so shocking and weird is that it's rated 4.9 stars and it describes itself as a ramen place. We were so confused and so fundamentally disappointed, that we just didn't get it. We left bewildered and truly disappointed. The only explanation we can think of is that when we got to the original address there was a sign of the door that said no it's moved to a different location so we walked down the street and went to the different location. But this isn't ramen and this is a restaurant to skip at all costs. The only nice thing I can say is that the guy in gal behind the counter were pleasant enough so that's...
Read moreReally cute place but note, while it's very tasty, for those who are familiar with ramen, it's not a traditional Japanese ramen broth - it's more of a soup broth that you might find in pho or something less rich. The bao are also closer to a steamed pork bun than a bao. Otherwise very sweet restaurant with just one chef running the whole show and very cost effective if you are on a budget. Just be aware you might get food different to...
Read moreThe kind of place Anthony Bourdain would rave about. This hole in the wall treasure in Bordeaux has an easy menu that packs complex flavors into a bowl of umami delight. All served in a tight little restaurant that looks like something straight off the set of a Wong Kar Wai film. All manned by one humble man dedicated to making you amazing food. I make the pilgrimage here every year from Brazil just to have the...
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