Yingjia Ramen has quite a few branches, and this time we visited the one located in the Qingguang Market. As soon as it hits noon, the line starts forming. Fortunately, we arrived early and managed to secure a spot in the outdoor waiting area, so we were able to be seated as part of the first group.
Their ramen is not expensive, with standard ramen generally priced between $230 and $300. The soup bases they offer include:
Additionally, there are options to customize the type of noodles, firmness, and toppings corresponding to each type of broth.
I chose the "Yuzu Scallop Ramen" for $280, which is limited to 30 bowls.
The soup is incredibly refreshing, with a strong seafood flavor, and the dried yuzu and yuzu aroma add a lot to the broth, preventing it from being overly salty. It has a delightful balance of salty and sweet.
For the noodles, I recommend choosing the "hard thin" type 👉 this is how you truly enjoy ramen.
However, I foolishly ordered a "Deluxe Super Combo Platter" for $130.
Inside, there were exceptionally large pieces of sous-vide chicken, sous-vide pork, and chicken thigh char siu. The portion was completely different from what I expected. It was very filling, and the thickness was substantial. This $130 platter was packed with meat, to the point of being overly stuffed.
The chicken was quite tasty, but I found the sous-vide pork a bit undercooked and the texture was too soft for my liking; I prefer something more firm and crisp. But overall, the portion and richness of the Deluxe Combo Platter definitely deserve a perfect score 💯.
I believe the broth is my favorite among all the ramen options. I really enjoy scallops, love a strong seafood taste in soup, and appreciate yuzu flavor; this bowl was really well-balanced and made for an enjoyable dining experience (except for the part where I ate too much, haha).
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 4/5