KOYUKI has nine Udon and Soba choices on the menu, but only one Ramen. Oddly
enough, they spell it "Lamen" and the description reads, "Chinese pasta in broth
with vegetables." Oh well...I ordered it anyway. And it was good.
The
broth is a mid-brown color (similar to the color of Samuel Adams beer) and more
flavorful than the broth that I had at Kiku-Chan Friday night. The noodles were
less firm than Kiku-Chan's. Since I am a relatively inexperienced Ramen-head, I
don't know if this is necessary a flaw. I did not find it offensive. It was
topped with seaweed, bean sprouts, finely sliced scallion, half of a hard-boiled
egg and corn kernels. I was, at first, concerned that KOYUKI's one and only
Ramen dish had no meat. I am a big fan of sliced pork. Fortunately, however, the
broth's depth of flavor saved the day.
(Posted by Sal, 2002.6.25)
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