The broth is sweeter than other tsukemen I’ve had! The noodles were perfect! I prefer the pungent garlicky tsukemen, but there were a lot of great things about this tsukemen:Thick chewy noodlesThe broth perfectly coated the noodles when dipped so in didn’t have to dip them a second timeThe Berkshire pork was tender and quite the experienceThe marinated egg was ?I’ve had better chashu (it was under the Berkshire) though, this one was a little tough and dry.Restaurant was a little busy, but I was seated right away. I just missed the lunch crowd at about 12:40PM.Thanks for having me!
The taste was good at the beginning but we had a stomachache not too long after eating here. The food was unexpectedly really greasy and definitely takes a toll on you if you’re used to eating healthier. Pricing was pretty good.
Take out review:Broth was flavorful and the noodles were a good texture. The chashu was also tasty and had just the right amount of fat. At 17-18 dollars, it can get pricey but they did give a lot of noodles. As the noodles and broth cooled down so did the experience. Probably wouldn't get take out next time but I'll definitely try to eat in!Food: 7/10Value: 5/10
We went to Taishoken for their tsukemen. Tsukemen is different from regular ramen where you have separate bowls for the noodles and topping, and the broth. You’d dip the noodles and topping into the broth then eat it. The broth itself is very rich and flavorful - don’t forget to ask them to fill it with broth after! Anyway, you either like it or you don’t. The selling point is more than just the dipping style. The buckwheat noodles are made in house and of good quality. The soft boiled egg wasn’t overdone. The interior looks amazing. I recall them having these fake flames using water mist but I didn’t see it this time around. There’s a lot to like about Taishoken. If tsukemen isn’t your thing, you can always try their ramen options!
Sunday evening was very busy, reservations were a must. Very flavorful rich soups which packs a lot of flavor in each sip. Noodles are excellent as they are soaked with anchovies I believe to give added flavor along with something else. Appetizers were presented nicely and octopus appetizer screamed a new experience as the flavors jumped out at you. Very fresh new approach to serving noodle soups in a modern well decorred atmosphere.
Really good dipping noodles (tsukemen) and the fatty char siu is perfectly cooked. The broth had really nice flavor and wasn't too salty like other tsukemen places. However, there was too much yuzu flavor in the broth for my liking (maybe I'm too sensitive to it?) and I would've rathered another piece of the fatty char siu than the thin slice. Service and staff were quick and extremely kind! Definitely a good place for tsukemen and will try again in the future!
Quick service, servers are pleasant, nice ambience. Ordered the special Tsukemen, noodles are served cold but the broth is hot. Food was pretty good but I should've gone with the regular Tsukemen because the extra Jidori soft boiled egg and Sous-vide chasu wasn't anything special. Regular chashu was far better than the special one. I asked for a small cup of Ramen Broth and they gave it to me to try! Def gonna try the ramen next time, broth tasted amazing.Recommended!
Get the dipping noodles!
Ordered the Niku Spicy Ramen and chicken karage so this review pertains to that.Taste: 5/5Service: 5/5Price: Average/typical for ramen in the bayAmbiance: casualThe chicken karage was super juicy and one of the better karage I’ve had. You’d only agree if you like a softer tempura, where it’s not as crispy. Pieces are huge chunks.The ramen was tasty and has huge pieces of pork belly in comparison to other places that do thin cuts. The egg was cooked perfectly.They also include free tea as expected.No reason to take off a star off, so they got all 5 stars as deserved.
The Food When it comes to tsukemen, or dipping ramen, they are quite uncommon in NorCal. In fact they seem to be uncommon in general (except maybe Japan). When my friends heard I haven't been to Taishoken, they suggested we should go. They said the tsukemen is good and should only get that. It was their Tokusei Tsukemen, which is what I got. I am a fan of their noodles. It seemed to be a thick style wheat noodle, with a chew to it. The dipping broth goes well with the noodles. Though like most tsukemen, if you wait too long, the broth will cool fast. But at the end, they will add a lighter broth to dilute the dipping broth so it forms a soup. It was quite good, so I would recommend trying it. The Miscellaneous Taishokan storefront is along one of the main roads, so it is easy to find. There are also parking garages nearby, else the rest is street parking. The current time, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside has a good amount of seating for table and bar area. The interior has simple decor, but is neat and aesthetically pleasing. Their menu has a variety of selections, from a page of ramens to a page of beverages. Oh, and for those who want take out, they have a Meal Kit. Though my friend doesn't recommend it, I kind of want to try other things on their menu as well.