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Shoyu/Tonkotsu Ramen

Kato Ramen Toledo

Location:
Toledo, Ohio
Type:
Shoyu · Tonkotsu
Price:
$17.00
Visited:
Shoyu/Tonkotsu Ramen at Kato Ramen Toledo
IngredientsBraised pork belly, soy-soaked jammy egg, green onion, bamboo shoots, fish cake, dried seaweed

Ratings

taste
5/5
interior
4/5
uniqueness
3/5
overall
4.5/5

Review

The Shoyu/Tonkotsu Ramen has a delicious pork bone flavor with a slightly thick broth. It is served at a satisfying temperature and has the kind of depth that makes the bowl especially enjoyable.

The noodles are wavy and fairly standard. The bamboo shoots lack much seasoning, but the soft-boiled egg is flavorful and nicely cooked. The braised pork belly is tender, thick, and well-seasoned.

The warm welcome in Japanese on arrival and the traditional Japanese noren curtain in the dining room give the restaurant a Japanese atmosphere. The food and setting make this a satisfying stop, and I would return when I am in northern Ohio.

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