AI Spot Summary
This Japanese ramen restaurant specializes in rich tonkotsu ramen, with a broth simmered for 16 hours, resulting in a thick and flavorful taste without any fishiness. The chashu melts in your mouth, and you can choose the firmness of the noodles to your liking. Other dishes, like garlic ramen, fried pork cutlet, and Chinese fried rice, are also delicious.
The store is filled with Japanese charm, and the lively atmosphere makes you feel as if you are in Japan.
Most of the staff are Japanese, and they provide service with energy and enthusiasm, making the dining experience enjoyable.
Reviews
🎉 Authentic Japanese Ramen Store in Taiwan 🎉
🎉 Six-Time Champion of the Ramen Championship 🎉
What‼️ Taoyuan has authentic Japanese ramen too! 🤩 As soon as you step inside, it feels like you've flown to Japan in a second. 🇯🇵 Most of the staff are Japanese, and the restaurant is full of energy. The laughter and conversations among the staff make you feel like you're really eating ramen in Japan. 😆
This store, Ishida Ryuichiro, comes from Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Japan. 🎉 It has also won the Kitakyushu Ramen Championship six times. 👍 With twelve branches in Japan, Taoyuan is the first store in Taiwan, featuring rich tonkotsu ramen without any porky smell – truly authentic tonkotsu ramen‼️
Super Rich Chashu Ramen: (12 slices of meat, NT$380)
The broth, simmered for 16 hours, presents a rich milky white color, with a thick, robust flavor crafted from bonito and kombu, enhancing the richness without being monotonous. 😋 There are options for medium-thick or thin noodles; I chose thin noodles as they cling well to the rich broth. 😘 You can also choose the noodle firmness to your liking; I opted for hard noodles for an authentic Japanese feel. 😁 The chashu is beautifully seared, bursting with aroma, and the lean meat melts in your mouth without being tough – it's absolutely delicious. 😋 The soft-boiled egg is well-seasoned, with flavor throughout, not just on the surface. 👍
Yatai Garlic Ramen: (Light, NT$230)
This yatai ramen has a lighter taste, making it feel less heavy. ☺️ Even so, the broth is still simmered for 12 hours. Today, I chose the garlic flavor. 🤩 When it arrived, the garlic aroma was delightful. 👍 Garlic lovers absolutely must try this bowl; the soup is wonderfully garlicky but incredibly smooth to drink.
Japanese Pork Cutlet: (NT$120)
Compared to most ramen shops, this price is a bit higher, and the portion is not larger, but when you take a bite, 😳 this pork cutlet is nothing like Taiwanese ramen. 👍 The pork cutlet is tender and juicy, with a crispy panko coating, and when paired with pork cutlet sauce and special spicy oil, it's simply perfect. 😘
Chinese Fried Rice: (NT$95)
Freshly made to order, just like in Japan, with a strong wok aroma. 👍 The rice grains are distinct, with small pieces of chashu adding a hint of pork flavor. Fresh green onions make it wonderfully refreshing, ensuring that you keep going for another bite. 😆
In summary:
Although this store isn’t large, it’s filled with authentic Japanese vibes. 🤩 You can truly taste the care in all the ingredients. It's rare to find such authentic Japanese ramen in Taoyuan, and I genuinely feel it deserves a recommendation. 😆 Plus, the prices are very competitive — you can enjoy authentic Japanese flavors starting from NT$190! 👍