372 Ramen And Sake

I’m being generous by giving three stars, but it also means I’d be willing to return and try again, perhaps choosing a different dish. I had read the rave reviews and, as I tend to visit the Samsen area every few weeks, I decided to finally give it a go. Firstly, I would say that the small upstairs seating area was really nice. It had that classic old shophouse feel, and it was lovely to be able to look out onto the street. The staff were very pleasant, although they didn’t speak any Japanese. This isn’t a complaint, by the way — I realise this is Thailand — but a little Japanese would go a long way in giving the place a more authentic atmosphere. Now, onto the ramen — the main reason I visited. I expected a rich, umami-packed broth to savour with every spoonful. Each time I took a sip, I hoped it would deliver, but unfortunately, it never quite did. The broth felt rather diluted, and that moreish, “can’t stop eating” quality that makes ramen so special just wasn’t there. It was quite disappointing. That said, I had only just returned from Japan, so my expectations may have been a little high. However, after reading so many glowing reviews, I don’t think those expectations were unreasonable.

2 months ago