I've been on a quest to find the best ramen in Arizona, and this place was next on the list.

I think finding a good ramen joint has been one of the more difficult things to do, but this place knows how to do it right. I ordered the Azusa Black Ramen and was asked if i preferred a soft boil or hard-boiled egg as well as my desired spice level. Let me tell you guys, I've been asked about my spice level before, but egg doneness was a first and much appreciated aspect. Everyone always advertises a seasoned soft boil egg, but typically, it's a hint of marinade and always cooked to hell. Its like they are afraid of a real soft boil. However, this place did it perfectly. I could tell the egg was cured for at least a day due to the perfect jamminess of the yolk, and it wasn't overcooked.

The chasu pork was also better than most. Perfectly tender and well seasoned. Next i order ill will definitely have to order an extra.

Finally, the tonkotsu broth with the black garlic oil was really good. The garlic was noticeable but not overwhelming. The broth wasn't as rich as most of the tonkotsu broths I've had, but it made the dish easy to eat and wanting more.

The other toppings were good complinents to the dish, but the straight noodles left me unsatisfied. It was somewhat wheaty and bland. The broth didn't seem to stick with noodles either. I ended up ordering the curved noodles to try with the broth and it definitely helped but i would say that if their noodles on both ends were able to improve that they be a strong competitor for the best ramen in AZ.

Overall a wonderful ramen shop and ill have to come and try the other options. Id give the Azusa Black Ramen a 7.5/10. Broth- 9/10 Black Garlic Oil - 9/10 Seasoned Egg - 10/10 Chasu Pork - 9.5/10 General Toppings - 8/10 (menma was a little strong) Straight noodles - 6/10 Curved noodles - 7.5/10

PSA: please get a soda fountain. The cans are unfortunate to pay $2.50 for each.