BARI-UMA Ramen — Restaurant in Cebu City

Bari Uma Ramen, a renowned restaurant that originated in Hiroshima, Japan, has made a name for itself with its exceptional aburi-chashu. This specialty dish features seared pork belly, imparting a delightful smoky and savory element that elevates the ramen experience to a whole new level.

The aburi-chashu at Bari Uma Ramen is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence. The skillful searing of the pork belly creates a unique depth of flavor, where the smokiness combines with the inherent richness of the chashu. It's a harmonious fusion of tastes and textures that leaves a lasting impression on diners.

Originating in Hiroshima, a city known for its culinary traditions and attention to detail, Bari Uma Ramen carries forward the heritage of Japanese cuisine. This commitment to authenticity and quality shines through in every dish, making it a destination that captures the essence of Japanese culinary craftsmanship.

Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine, Bari Uma Ramen's aburi-chashu is a must-try delicacy that showcases the restaurant's dedication to creating a memorable dining experience. It's a dish that exemplifies the marriage of tradition and innovation, offering a taste of Hiroshima's culinary heritage...

Update: After some research, Hiroshima ramen do have thick and fatty soup, so if you're not into this then Bari-Uma not for you, but if you're adventurous, definitely try Bari-Uma's offerings and see a different side of ramen. Guessing by the taste, definitely needs to be partnered with strong drinks, even with beer or strong wine. Every region has it's style and Bari-Uma certainly is on the unique side.

The crew were friendly and polite. The ambience was fine, the kitchen is partially visible so you can see that your orders are fresh and hot.

Old Review (by experience): It maybe an acquired taste, but I was done with my mom's miki guisado recipe which tasted like Ajitama-Uma ramen. My girlfriend kept saying "never again", but I'm willing to come back in a year and be positively astonished. It was the signature dish and it failed. Bari-Uma surely has more than enough room for improvement. Broth was too fatty, I felt nauseous halfway through the meal. After the meal, the feeling lingered, I needed to drink something to wash it away.

For the topped rice, it was fine. If you dine here, I recommend the topped rice and...

The place is nice and chill... The noodles are handmade and are buckwheat noodles (aka soba noodles). The noodles was delicious, smooth and springy. The Bari-uma or the original ramen is by far the best thing in the menu. The broth isn't as rich as I have expected and it also wasn't so light. The zeitaki-uma is just like the bari-uma except with all the different toppings. Their best seller is a bari-uma + egg. The shouyu-uma is not really good. The light soup, is rather oily... Too oily in fact. It made me feel like I was gonna have a heart attack. It was also bland. I don't recommend it. The gyoza was quite dry, unlike the description. But the crispy part...