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π 4/5 - Some of you might be aware of Ivan's backstory, some not.
By π» @Ken M., 03/25/2022 3:00 am
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In short, Ivan has two locations in Tokyo that have a strong following, and he spent like two decades in Japan trying to perfect his version of a shio ramen. Quick primer for new ramen heads:-Shio ramen: chicken stock, dashi (a kelp and fish-based stock), salt-Shoyu ramen: soy sauce-based flavor -Tonkotsu: pork bone broth that's very creamy, rich and cloudy (it's a lot more nuanced than that but trying to keep this short)Ivan's specialty is in shio ramen, although there is also shoyu and some other styles of ramen on his menu.This is a very caveated 4/5 rating. I'm a big tonkotsu guy; that's my favorite ramen. So naturally, my favorite ramen shops in New York are Ichiran and Tonchin, where they specialize in tonkotsu. My palate prefers very strong flavor, salty af, rich, fatty, creamy, etc. So this review will be most relevant to those who have a similar palate as mine.Shio ramen (4/5):-I'd describe the flavor/saltiness/richness level as fairly mild and subtle. I can pick up some of the creamy subtleties but to me it was a bit too subtle. -Overall, the dish is decently good and satisfying, although I will note that as you drink more of the broth, more dashi (the sweet-ish kelp/fish stock) is concentrated towards the bottom so it will taste sweeter as you go. You can mitigate this by gently stirring the broth as you eat. -A+ job on the egg. Perfectly executed. Major points here-A+ job on the pork chashu as well. I personally prefer pork shoulder chashu (the lean cut of pork, which is rare in New York), but I can appreciate a really good pork belly chashu (the one that is fatty and melts in your mouth)-The noodles were good; chewy and starchy-I appreciated the fact it was a simple bowl without nuking it with toppings, which I view as a sign of covering up for mediocre taste of the broth-I admire Ivan's dedication to his craft, but this wasn't to my palate. Didn't knock my socks off, but you may really love itSpicy ramen (3/5):-This is basically a tantanmen. I think I've had better tantanmen elsewhere. This is decent, but not at the same level as the shio ramen. I'm glad I ordered both-I find that the flavor is more than adequately flavorful/salty, but one-dimensionally so. It lacks something else, whether it's fat to cut through the acid or some other nuance for this to really be A-tier or unique versus a run of the mill ramen shopConclusion: definitely worth a visit just for the fact that Ivan is an important figure in ramen culture; tonkotsu lovers or people with salty palates like me should temper their expectations, otherwise you may really enjoy itOther than that, the service we received was really exceptional, to a point worth mentioning and complimenting.
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