My first bowl of Kagoshima Ramen came from a place called Wadaya. It was a traditionally light tonkotsu ramen with plenty of fresh moyashi and kikurage. It was definitely interesting to say the least. A tonkotsu flavor that doesn't quite scream Kyushu, but is very typical of Kagoshima.
My second bowl came from a place called Garufu. They had a delicious-looking Kagoshima Kurobuta Ramen that caught my eye as I walked by. With so many ramen-ya's to choose from, I had to make a quick choice. The thinly sliced kurobuta was great and gave the tonkotsu base a rich, heart-stopping flavor. I honestly felt my heart stop as the soup passed through my esophagus. Good or bad, it's gonna be a crazy week in South Japan!
I wish I can elaborate some more on this day, but you know what? I'm just way too tired. Gomen. I finally arrived in Miyazaki and went out to dinner with some family friends that live in the area. They took me to some awesome tempura restaurant called Edokko in the heart of Miyazaki city. Unfortunately, it was a small restaurant frequented amongst the locals and I didn't want to be rude with my camera. Trust me, it was amazing! Anyway, tomorrow should be fun. Miyazaki Ramen here I come!
man that kurobuta ramen looks so goood
ReplyDeleteI was looking at the closeup of the kurobuta ramen and thinking...hmm...I wonder what all that shaved kurobuta would taste like on a sandwich...sacrilege, I know!
ReplyDeleteI bet it would taste gooood!
ReplyDeleteHi Keizo,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear Kagoshima was doused in ash. :( That's one city I wanted to go to on my last trip. But the Hanjyuku Tamago looks absurdly good at Garufu! (and the Ramen in general :)
how much are these domestic plane tickets?
ReplyDeleteHey Ken. If you buy them from the States they're about $120 one way. At least that's what I paid, but it can vary by season.
ReplyDeleteThanks I starting my own ramen journey tomorrow, I will only have a 7 day pass though and I am anxious about going to Fukuoka for the first time and having Hakata ramen from a yatai!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Good luck and have fun! Let me know how it goes.
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