拉麵らぁ麺魚堺 中山店

Located near the Zhongshan MRT Station, the ramen shop "Ramen Yosakai - Zhongshan Branch" does have a queue, but the turnover is relatively fast. Ordering is done via a self-service kiosk, making the process simple and straightforward. The highlight here is the combination of a refreshing chicken broth with layered toppings, making it a great option for those who enjoy a clear soup-based ramen.

Special Shio Ramen
This bowl features the most diverse ingredients in the shop, including grilled chicken, smoked pork chashu, duck breast, truffle wontons, and a soft-boiled egg. The ingredients are generous, but the duck breast's texture is somewhat lacking and not particularly tender. The truffle wontons are unique but not to my liking. The fried enoki mushrooms feel a bit out of place, as they clash with the overall style and have an oily aftertaste, which I personally didn't enjoy, although my friend liked them.

The broth is based on chicken bones and kombu, highlighting the sweetness of shellfish—clear yet not thin. This bowl emphasizes the layers of freshness. The noodles are slightly on the harder side, which is just right for me, providing a satisfying bite.

Special Shoyu Ramen
Similarly, it features the richest combination of toppings, but the meat in this bowl is overall better, with the chicken and chashu being relatively tender. The fried enoki mushrooms still seem a bit out of place. While they add a crispy texture, their fit with the ramen itself is not very high.

The broth has a refreshing soy sauce flavor that is not overly salty, rich in aroma, with a faint sweetness in the aftertaste; it is both pleasant and easy to drink. Compared to the shio version, the shoyu ramen has a better sense of balance, with saltiness and freshness more accurately controlled, which suits my palate more.

Although the special series at Yosakai is on the pricier side, it is rich in ingredients and full of sincerity. If I had to choose between the shio and shoyu options, I personally prefer the Special Shoyu Ramen, as the flavor layers are more balanced and enjoyable.

Overall, this is a place suitable for those willing to queue and wanting to savor refreshing ramen. However, ordering the basic options would likely be more economical.