I’ve heard a lot of talk about Samurai Noodles, and after a week of missed opportunities to sample its fare, I finally got a chance to drop by. Neither work nor weather nor dark of night would keep me from its large vats of pork broth.
Unfortunately I had to go to a birthday knees-up later that night, so I was forced to get takeaway. Not ideal for any first trial of a resto, but even more inauspicious given the large sign inside, something to the effect of: “Ramen OK for Take-Out, but Eat Within 7 Minutes”. OK, I guess I’ll have to high-tail it home…
I ordered two of their ramen bowl – one of the tonkotsu (pork slices w/pork broth) and one of vegetarian broth. I won’t say much more about the vegetarian option since I didn’t taste it. I was too focused on eating my own. Yes, this is teleopathic. Yes, I’ll return for the others. I promise.
One of the lads behind the counter tied the two styrofoam bowls into a plastic bag, and I was off to the races. Driving as fast as possible was only limited by how smoothly I could make turns and keep the bowls balanced precariously on the floor. More than a couple times I cursed as large potholes sloshed the ramen around. Finally I got to my destination, grabbed a pair of chopsticks, and unleashed my hunger.
Heavenly brilliance. Hot, rich, smooth broth. Tasty noodles, which were only a few tens of seconds past al dente. It was porktastic.
The flavored egg was exactly that – flavored, but I couldn’t recognize it. I love boiled eggs, though, so I recommend adding one to your order. The pork slices in the ramen were spectacular – tender and moist and porky.
I’ll be returning as soon possible.
Samurai Noodles, 606 Fifth Ave S, 206-624-9321.
10 am—8:30 pm Sun—Wed, 10 am—9:30 pm Thurs—Sat.
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