Ramen Miu

If you enjoy the depth of pork-bone broth but would rather avoid a bowl that feels too heavy, Ramen Miu’s tonkotsu ramen may fit the bill. Diners who have eaten at the Morinomiya branch describe a full-flavoured broth that is easy to eat rather than thick and gloopy. Some also praise the pairing of the soup with fine, straight noodles. The toppings are simple: chashu, seasoned egg and chopped spring onion. One report mentions both thin slices of chashu and pieces that came apart easily. The result is a classic bowl with the added substance of pork and a seasoned egg.

At lunch, you can choose between rice on the side and rice topped with takana, or pickled mustard greens. One diner who ordered the takana rice set enjoyed wrapping rice in chashu soaked with broth. It’s a promising match if you like to alternate between the ramen and rice. For a little more, extra noodles are also available on the lunch menu. You can customise the ramen with takana, kimchi or extra spring onion, or choose chashu ramen. Go for the basic pork-bone bowl or adjust the toppings to suit your appetite and mood.

The aroma, characteristic of pork-bone ramen, is another reason people stop by. Some diners say it drew them in, while others found the broth surprisingly clean-tasting once they tried it. The bowl may appeal both to those looking for the distinctive character of tonkotsu and to those seeking a balance between richness and ease of eating. The restaurant is presented as suitable for dining solo. Reservations and takeaway are not available. Payment is cash only, so come prepared.