Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles - Central World — Restaurant in Pathum Wan Subdistrict

I'm torn because visiting this ramen shop one can easily see why they would have earned a michelin star, but also easily see why they have since lost it.

There is an inventiveness to the different ramen styles that very much shirks tradition; balsamic vinaigrette and peppery gravy, crab and sour cream. But if Tsuta was given its Michelin star for shirking tradition, I can't help but feel it is a waste that no other ramen restaurant has gained one for following tradition.

Tsuta feels like the joyful experimentation of a passionate now deceased artist put through the filter of franchization. The playful experiments while tasty lack the refinement and balance that traditional ramen with decades of experience bring. Thankfully none of these experiments fail due to a random clash of ingredients as many faux fancy restaurants do in an attempt to seem trendy or innovative, the culinary philosophy is more rooted in other culinary traditions, like borscht, Mediterranean soups or even the flavor profile of a steak dinner a lot of the soups don't even taste like eating ramen so its a nice fresh change of pace that makes you want to try everything.

However, when the novelty wears off, and if you have decided to come for the more traditional tonkotsu fare you will probably find there are other ramen shops in Bangkok doing it better and to a higher caliber, including the other highly franchised ippudo. So while the quality is GOOD and it is fun for a "interesting" and "different" ramen, the claim that they are the "first Michelin starred ramen" advertised so aggressively and even probably in many cases fraudulently given the fact that they've since lost it should not mislead you in to believing this ramen is somehow life-changing and you should probably stick to the cheaper stuff on the menu rather than shelling out for the most expensive truffle and wagyu, since at those price points you're more likely to be disappointed. Honestly the wagyu ramen was the most boring one i tried so far and may as well have been sirloin for how it...

I tried the original Soba ramen with Tonkotsu and the truffle version at Tsuta Bkk, and both were impressive. The rich, flavorful broth was elevated by the addition of truffle, creating a delightful complexity. The egg was cooked to perfection, enhancing the soup's depth and harmony. I personally preferred the vegetables in the regular Tonkotsu over the asparagus in the truffle version.

The rice with pork, however, didn't quite meet my expectations; it was overly smoky and greasy.

The chicken karaage was excellent when paired with lime, no other sauce serve.

The restaurant offers two seating areas: an air-conditioned space and a semi-outdoor terrace. I recommend sitting near the terrace for a...

Always come here when I'm in Bangkok, especially as I'm here a good few days at a time so find the time to pop in. As I emtered I was aked to at the back (which is another room outside the restaurant almost) when ample space at the front. On my own. I really might as well bought a takeaway and ate on a park bench. No one to see, so I went up and paid the bill (which adds a laughable 10% mandatory service for their dire efforts), asked him why he wouldn't let me sit at the bar or 2 person table at front- he said none available. At this point, I'm starting to get a whiff of prejudice. Not nice. Won't be back. Couldn't even be bothered to deal with my passive complaint....