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Turning Japanese at Ramen Bar
December 26, 2011 – 4:00 pm | No Comment

Aside from Italian fare, if there is something that can easily tantalize the taste buds of Filipinos, it is Japanese food. There are several renowned establishments across the Metro already and we even have our own Little Tokyo along Pasay. Amidst all these, there is something different about Ramen Bar in Eastwood City. With its Japanese head chef, Ramen Bar is one of the few places that sticks to the minimalist traditions of Japan even when it comes to food.

Although Ramen Bar does not have as many options in its menu, you can expect every dish to be exploding with flavor. According to the owners, they want to keep things simple. Simple does not mean boring or limited in their book.

Ramen Bar is an establishment that wants to focus more on flavor. It is not worth it having a ton of items on the menu if not all of them can be served perfectly. This is the kind of thinking that has led to their success since first opening their doors a couple of years back.

Starting with appetizers, they have fresh edamame. This is a type of green bean common in Japan. They simply boil it with some salt.

Give their kankuni buns a try as well. These are similar to the ever popular siopao but smaller. They offer pork or vegetable fillings for these and both are simply delicious.

They adopted the name Ramen Bar for a reason and you will regret not trying their ramen offerings out. There are fewer than ten available options but all of these are really flavorful. It is just a matter of choosing which toppings you would like to have on your bowl of Japanese ramen.

Their specialty is the Super Chashu Ramen which is about 360 pesos per bowl. This particular option is loaded with soft and succulent marinated pork slices, tamago, nori, squid, and leafy green vegetables. What is amazing about their ramen apart from the noodles and toppings is the broth that they use.

Made fresh daily, the broth for their ramen is Tonkotsu infused. Pork meat and bones are slowly boiled until their have released all of their flavors into the soup. When combined with the noodles and toppings, the broth complements everything very well and does not overpower the ramen dish.

They do serve dessert. You can choose from basic ice cream to banana fritters, which are a popular choice amongst diners. These desserts are made from basic ingredients and give the perfect end to an amazing meal.

Head off to Eastwood City and dine in Ramen Bar. Partake in their ramen offerings and don’t forget to slurp while you eat. This is truly the place for simple but flavorful food.

Ramen Bar
G/F Eastwood Mall , Libis, Quezon City
570-9457

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