Fukuryu Ramen is a new addition to the Melbourne ramen scene. It's only been around for three weeks so totally worth a visit while they're running some cool promotions.
Located at the corner of Corrs Lane and Little Bourke Street and up some fire stairs, Fukuryu is a trendy modern eatery. The menu is pretty simply - four classic ramens (tonkotsu, miso, shoyu and shio) and three 'modern' varieties (vegetarian, dry oil and 'tam tam'). There's also a couple of izakaya style snacks like karaage and gyoza for those snack-inclined. Order at the counter then pick a table and wait for your food to arrive.
It's still early in the life of this new spot so they're having a smackdown of nori chips and nori tofu. Complimentary samples of both for customers to vote on. It's a little like being on an episode of MasterChef or MKR!
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| nori tofu vs nori chips 'smackdown' |
Both are tasty - the nori really adds a pleasant sublte seaweed flavour to both deep fried snacks. The tofu is slightly crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. Little puffs of tofu-goodness! Not quite crisp enough and there isn't enough seasoning. The chips on the other hand, are crunchy, well-seasoned and a delight to eat. No guesses which one I voted for.
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| miso ramen |
My miso ramen is really good. Nice springy ramen noodles and slices of pork are drowned in a salty miso broth. The half boiled egg still has it's gooey yolk. And my favourite part - the corn tastes like it's been cooked in butter...yum!
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| tonkotsu ramen |
The tonkotsu ramen is also a hit, but lacks the corn. Too bad for H.
As soon as our dishes are cleared away, our complimentary ice cream is brought out.
As soon as our dishes are cleared away, our complimentary ice cream is brought out.
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| green tea ice cream |
The ice cream is soft and creamy - more like soft serve than ice cream or gelato. There's a strong matcha flavour through it and we're told it's made on site. Such a good way to end a meal! The ice cream promotion ends 7 April, so get in while it's free!
Basically a three course meal at just $9.80 each - it is a very good Friday night feed indeed.
Overall impression: 9/10
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