I never thought I’d see a ramen restaurant drive the most steadfast man to stray. There is no man more faithful to Umenoya than Elias, but even a full patient load on a weekend didn't stop him from piling us into his car to for a 20-minute drive.
Josui's Spicy Miso is the world's only answer to the fat-globule broth and ropy noodles of Umenoya, and it's the only other place he'll go. I see his point. Josui's broth is thick with pasty miso, elevated by a burst of fire, and the savor-flavor runs quite deep. The chashu is on the softer side, and the melting butter makes the miso go that much farther.
A side of Karaage is a hearty sharing plate. The breading is crisp and lightens with a squeeze of lemon. The bowls are a more manageable size at Josui so you do have some space for sides if the craving strikes.
Just the Josui Ramen Bowl will do for me. The broth is more like a soup and less viscous than miso, and it's probably the most balanced bowl I've had to date. Chicken lightens the pork, and that perfect splash of fish funk is what turns a fan into an addict.
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