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| List of best ramen according to A Not-So-Popular Kid |
Note, however, that I don't have a clear criteria or basis for this ranking. As a result, I just banked on my own judgment as well as how great I felt with the bowl of ramen I had in coming up with this list. Also, if you want to see a more detailed review on the ramen place, just tap or click on the name of the restaurant just before the image.
Last update date:April 8, 2015
1. Ramen Nagi| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The famous Black King Ramen of Ramen Nagi |
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Ramen Nagi offers a lot of flavors in its bowl perfected with a playful yet flexible kick depending on your preference. What makes Nagi number for me is the combined greatness of the broth, the noodles and the heavenly tender meat. On top of all, I perceive the ramen here as "balanced".
Location: Multiple branches
What to order? Any of the King Ramen Series (i.e. Butao King, Green King, Black King and Red King) -- the Green King is my personal favorite.
Location: Multiple branches
What to order? Any of the King Ramen Series (i.e. Butao King, Green King, Black King and Red King) -- the Green King is my personal favorite.
2. Ramen Yushoken
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| The insanely guilt-full Karai Tokusei of Ramen Yushoken |
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Ramen Yushoken showcases more of the traditional ramen, but what's different here than in Ramen Nagi is the availability of the tsukumen as well as the cold noodles or soba. The main reason as to why this one placed no. 2 is the overwhelming bold flavors of the dish. Too much intake got me too tired of the taste. Despite such claim, I won't deny the greatness of the ramen and tsukumen here!
Location: Molito Commercial Complex, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
What to order? Tokusei Tsukumen, Karai Tsukumen and Miso Ramen
Location: Molito Commercial Complex, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
What to order? Tokusei Tsukumen, Karai Tsukumen and Miso Ramen
3. Mitsuyado Sei-Men
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| The highly flavorful Tan Tan Ramen of Mitsuyado Sei-Men Ramen |
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Making a true comeback, Mitsuyado Sei-Men didn't appeal to me during the first time my first dining experience when I had the Double Cheese Tsukumen. However, I felt like I needed to give it a second chance, and luckily I did! I just love their relatively new Tan Tan Ramen as well as the well-balanced Miso Tsukumen.
Location: Jupiter Street, Makati and Blu Bay Walk, Pasay City
What to order? Tan Tan Ramen and Miso Tsukumen
Location: Jupiter Street, Makati and Blu Bay Walk, Pasay City
What to order? Tan Tan Ramen and Miso Tsukumen
4. Mendokoro Ramenba
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| The traditional Shoyu Ramen by Mendokoro Ramenba |
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I am not quite sure as to why I didn't enjoy Mendokoro the way I imagined it to be. Perhaps it was because of the excessively bold flavors that triggered something within me -- something like an alert button that me pause for a while, and re-think whether the dish is healthy considering the multitude of flavors. Regardless, I enjoyed the ramen here in its traditional form.
Location: Ground Floor, V Corporate Center, 125 L. P. Leviste Street, Soliman St, Salcedo Village, Makati City
What to order? Shoyu Ramen
Location: Ground Floor, V Corporate Center, 125 L. P. Leviste Street, Soliman St, Salcedo Village, Makati City
What to order? Shoyu Ramen
So far, this is all the ramen places I deem to be worthy to be part of the list. I wanted to include Ramen Cool in here (due to its relative goodness and immense affordability), but I don't think it will be fit for the Top 5 position.
Also, here are the list of those that I already tried but unfortunately didn't make the list.
Anyway, I'm still building this list, so I'm definitely open for your suggestions. Hopefully, you'll drop some comments and share your favorite ramen places!