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2019-08-21
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鬼金棒 (English name: Kinkanbo) is a ramen restaurant from Tokyo. Specializing in a spicy miso ramen, they became so popular, they branched out in other areas of Tokyo and later in Taipei. Now, they have opened their first branch in Hong Kong. Located in Causeway Bay, near WTC Building.As it just opened, boyfriend and I made our way there to give it a try while it's still new. For as past experience has taught us, quality tends to decrease after the original chefs leave. We arrived at noon and ther
As it just opened, boyfriend and I made our way there to give it a try while it's still new. For as past experience has taught us, quality tends to decrease after the original chefs leave. We arrived at noon and there was only 2 people waiting so we didn't wait long. But the queue does get longer later on.
The whole shop has various "devil" decorations as they focus on spicy ramen which equates to Hell. A narrow bar area is on one side with table seats on along the other wall. We sat the bar to see the action. I found the seating a bit uncomfortable as I found the seat could not be moved. Apparently, it was nailed down so I ended up having my feet dangle uncomfortably away as I couldn't complete reach the counter unless I was merely leaning against the stool.
They had paper aprons for you if you don't want to get your clothes dirty.
The only condiment was their own Shansho pepper.
Menu is in English and Chinese. There is no 10% service charge. Toppings can only be removed. Adding extra requires extra money. There are five levels of chili pepper and Shanshu pepper. If you want their ONI level, it's $15. So, yes, it's not a cheap bowl of ramen. Ordering is by scanning the QR code on your mobile phone.
Boyfriend ordered Karabashi Miso Ramen with Big Pork ($115) and chose medium spicy and less Shanshu pepper. To boyfriend it was pretty spicy but still tolerable. There was a slight numbing sensation along with the spiciness from the chili. The soup was fragrant and strong. The big pork was really good, the right amount of fat and wonderfully seasoned. There is also a roasted baby corn and bean sprouts.
Boyfriend was happy camper. He finished all his soup.
I had the Premium Karabashi Miso Ramen ($120) and since I couldn't eat too spicy, I opted for no addition of chili pepper and Shanshu pepper. For those that fear it might be terrible as this place specializes in spicy miso, I am here to go against the grain and order something NO ONE will do. And? It was really good. The miso soup was salty but not as salty as most places I've had just miso soup. A rich balance of fish with a pork broth could be detected. There was a roasted baby corn that was ok. I expected it to be sweet but it was not. Just a bit bland. A generous portion of bean sprouts were also found. The noodles were the thick kind and clung the soup very well.
The premium includes an egg which I shared half with boyfriend. This was sadly over cooked for ramen standards. It also didn't have much taste as well. At first I thought it was just us, but reading past reviews, this has happened to other diners as well. If you are thinking of adding an egg, I think you should save your money.
Instead of the one big slab of pork, I got it cut in two portions. This was gloriously good. I think the best pork belly I've had at a ramen restaurant ever. It was fat but not so fat that I shuddered. The meat was tender and fell apart so easily. It was rich in taste from the marinade as well.
Portion size was quite big. The bowl looked small, but it was packed to the brim with noodles. The thick pieces of pork belly further contributed to a very full meal. Even boyfriend left the place very full. The soup was excellent and the mark of a good ramen restaurant. Even the non spicy version was good so for those that can't do spicy can try, too. Prices are steep but recently all the good ramen places are charging these prices. Hopefully they will keep standards high in the months later on. I'll be back.
张贴
