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DateJanuary 2013MealDinner at 7pmOrdered木魚豬骨拉麵 & 蒜油拉麵Food木魚豬骨拉麵with seaweed, roast pork, green onion, 木魚, pork bone base, choice of thick or thin noodlesI liked this bowl of noodles. First the noodles were thick which I like. They give more texture, and they don't get too sloppy soft being in the hot soup too quickly. I chose the texture to be hard, again, I hate sloppy soft noodles, it just gets like watery dough. I liked the noodles here, the hardness was exactly how I wanted. The soup was
January 2013
Meal
Dinner at 7pm
Ordered
木魚豬骨拉麵
&
蒜油拉麵
Food
木魚豬骨拉麵
with seaweed, roast pork, green onion, 木魚, pork bone base, choice of thick or thin noodles
I liked this bowl of noodles. First the noodles were thick which I like. They give more texture, and they don't get too sloppy soft being in the hot soup too quickly. I chose the texture to be hard, again, I hate sloppy soft noodles, it just gets like watery dough. I liked the noodles here, the hardness was exactly how I wanted. The soup was not as good as I expected, it wasn't bad as it tasted with 木魚, it gives off that authentic Japanese taste to it. Obviously stronger taste and bit saltier. But the soup was not thick like other Ramen shops these days, where it is so thick, the soup leaves a plastic collagen texture in your mouth. This soup is less dense but still packed with flavors.
The roast pork was long rectangle shape instead of round shape that other places offer. To be honest te shape does not make any effect apart from visually different. Still taste the same and the texture. The roast pork seemed more like stew pork to me, it is medium thick, which i actually think it would be better if it was thicker. The fatness was equally spread so after eating, I did not feel too guilty. The ramen came with 2 slices only.
蒜油拉麵with roast pork, black fungus, lots of garlic in soup, spring onion, cabbage, pork bone base, thin noodles
You did not get to choose the thickness of the noodles, which wasn't too impressive as I do not like thin noodles. But ou was granted to choose the hardness of the noodle (thank god) The noodles became soft quite soon and the texture went too sloppy which I did not like.
There were less ingredients that came with the bowl of noodles. I am a person that prefers to have a lot of variety of food on top of my ramen, This came with a few only. Not enough for greedy person like me!
The soup again was not the 'usual' thick soup base. This was ordinary soup base, that seems quite refreshing. Could not taste too much of the pork bone, but only taste the garlic. There was something missing though, it was vibrant garlic taste but still not exploding. The soup was not awesome,
The half boiled eggThe boiled egg was really disappointing. Especially to find it cooked. I was expecting it to be just a little raw. But it was all cooked. And BOTH of them was, whole point was to taste the raw egg yolk. The egg was some what egg tasteless, and boring. They did not come with the ramen so we had to pay extra for the egg, which not many ramen does no include the egg. A bit of a rip off I think.
Atmosphere'It is a small little place with only bar seats which I like. It seems more 'Japanese Authentic' ramen shop. There is about 10-12 seats on either side bar. Everything was clean and neat. I think to improve the atmosphere, should have more Japanese decorations or play some Japanese music like other Japanese places do.
All the cooks had to wear their uniform, which was just a blue T-shirt with 'Ramen Jo' written on it. I like the simplicity but it has lack of design and doesn't remind people of being Japanese. Maybe that was the whole point? Compared to the other Ramen place in Tai Hang, their decorations and smal details were much more Japanese theme.
ServiceWe were greeted as soon as we were walking into the shop. I like the nice gesture of being acknowledge and was shown to our seats onto the other side.
A girl waitress came over with the 'usual' menu and the 'special menu with two special seasonal ramen. And briefly introduced the ramen. The girl was polite but like always lack of friendliness and smile factor. Which i think if she did have that, it would be better service. We did order one egg each, but turned out she had forgotten one. But when we mentioned she apologized and quickly put the order in. When we left, they pleasantly said 'Thank you'
Verdict
The Ramen quality was not as good as I expected. Firstly the soup was not so great, it was missing the denseness, the collegen texture to the pork bones soup. It did not have the 'wow' factor and the soup base is the most important factor for Japanese Ramen. The taste isn't bad, I can see the quality in this shop, but it isn't there yet. I can see room in the improvement. The soup is a definate factor to improve, also the roast pork. The roast pork tasted too bland, cannot atste the marinate in the pork, it was too thin for a start, and not even juicey. The egg was a big spoiler. i usually leave the egg til last like a little treat, or like a dessert, which usually should finish it ff nicely, but instead it spoil the whole meal.Service here, is above average I must say in Hong Kong standard but it could be better if they want to become a top notch in the Ramen industry in Hong Kong. Firstly, more interaction with costumers to make them feel more homey and relax. Secondly, smile more and be more helpful espcially to people who comes here for the first time. This way they enjoy the experiement more and will want to come back.
Would I go back again? maybe, not too soon thoughRating from my brain (out of 5 hearts): ♥♥♥
Rating from my Heart (out of 5 hearts): ♥♥♥♥
Details
Ramen Jo
G.F, 3 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay
2885 0638
Mon - Sun
Lunch - 11.30am - 3pm
Dinner- 6pm - 10.30pm
Reservation: No need, walk in only!
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