A Quest for Ramen - Ebisu / Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

With the abundance of ramen on offer in Tokyo, I gotta tell you its hard to find one that satisfies my taste buds.

First stop, Kiraku ramen.

I have read quite a few reviews about this place so I'm on a mission to try it out.

One of Tokyo's oldest ramen joints, Taiwanese owned Kiraku located in Dogenzaka, situated in a pretty run down part of Shibuya (5 min walk from women's109).

Chashumen ramen - ¥850

Not your usual japanese ramen, the broth here was a little more on the salty side, I could defininetly taste more of a taiwanese flavour with extra fried onions maybe too much fried onions.

Accompanied by a thicker flat egg noodle, some shallots to freshen it up would have tied it all together. 

My verdict - average.

Don't expect any customer service here, the waitress will hand you the picture menu and stare you in the face waiting for your order (I felt like I was in a stare off). 

Check them out 

Kiraku Ramen - 2-17-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Some days after my last ramen bowl left me dissatisfied I ventured out to Ebisu and found Ippudo! We have this back home but I was curious to see how it compared to the Sydney branch so don't judge me!

Shiromaru ramen - ¥780

This was their standard tonkotsu ramen, the broth was on point, the noodles...  a tad thinner than what I like, but I decided to brush that a side cause they also allow you to choose the firmness of your ramen and this was the bowl of ramen I've been looking for. 

Akamaru ramen - ¥830

Tonkotsu both enhanced with miso paste, black sesame/ garlic oil and black mushrooms. Both hit the spot and I'm sure if you end up at Ippudo you will leave with a smile on your tummy :).

Check out these ramen spots and share yours with me!

[Ippudo]

Betty Jane x

Moja in the House - Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

First night in Tokyo, such an amazing international city and super excited to try something I've never eaten before, which brings me to this place.

Moja is one of Tokyo's newest restaurants, though they only opened in March they are already known for their chicken & waffles. 

I have always been curious about this dish yet scared, but tonight is the night I give it a try. Out of all places to finally eat this I do it in Japan of all places, ironic. I know.

Chicken & waffle

Here it is! 

The chicken had was so flavoursome and crispy, the waffle.. well it was a waffle, don't forget to douse this baby with maple syrup and voila! (Would be even better if it came with a side of slaw or something to freshen it up.)

Who ever thought these flavours would work together is a genius! So If you're in Tokyo, do yourself a favour and try it. 

Finished the night off with a drink downstairs at The Guinguette and yes there was a table charge but its worth going to. 

The Guinguette by Moja

Overall Moja has super cool interior and great food, you won't be disappointed. It's also pretty big so we didn't need a reservation.

Check them out [here]

Betty Jane x