WHAT WE ATE
- 極濃厚 こってりラーメン (Goku nōkō kotteri rāmen) – 75/100, Takamatsu, 14 August 2025
- 至高 あっさりラーメン (Shikō assari rāmen) – 80/100, Takamatsu, 14 August 2025
鶏白湯 最高の一日 (Tori Paitan Saikō no Ichinichi) is tucked in a compact corner of Takamatsu’s Furubaba-dōri, just a 6-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station. It’s a night-only ramen spot specializing in rich chicken paitan ramen—available in three levels of broth intensity: kōttori (thick), kossari (balanced), and assari (light). Expect a single vibrant main option, complemented by izakaya-style sides. This one’s a focused, late-night option for ramen fans exploring Takamatsu’s ramen scene in Kagawa.
極濃厚 こってりラーメン (Goku nōkō kotteri rāmen): 75/100
Noodle: 30/35
Medium-thick and rounded, these low-hydration noodles arrive smooth yet firm, with a pleasing al dente bite. The exterior carries a slight doughiness, giving way to a firm, snappy core that holds up well against the dense broth. The wheat flavour is robust and forward enough to stand its ground, with only the faintest trace of alkaline—noticeable only if you intentionally seek it out. A well-calibrated noodle for such a weighty soup.
Soup: 25/35
The first impression is a sweet, chicken-rich aroma that opens into an umami-heavy body. It closes with lingering savoury notes that coat the palate.
The texture is striking—so thick it borders on sauce-like, with a collagen-rich stickiness that clings to the lips after each sip. While this intensity can feel luxurious at first, the monotony of flavour and sheer viscosity begin to dominate as the meal progresses. It’s a broth that impresses initially but could use more dynamic highs and lows to sustain interest to the last drop.
Meat: 15/20
A thinly sliced roll of pork belly chashu, where tenderness is the star. Even without melt-in-the-mouth fat, the texture is almost fluffy, with lean meat so soft it breaks apart effortlessly. The seasoning leans salty and savoury, with just a whisper of porky depth, offering a well-judged counterpoint to the richness of the soup.
Other Toppings: 5/10
The supporting cast is kept minimal:
- Bamboo shoots — soft, tender, and on the saltier side, blending naturally into the heavy broth.
- Negi — fresh, crunchy, and sharply piquant, offering much-needed contrast to the soup’s weight.
Summary
A bowl built around unapologetic richness—collagen-heavy, sauce-thick, and unrelenting in flavour. The noodles and chashu rise to the challenge, but the broth’s sheer weight means it’s best appreciated in measured pacing. For those who crave a Tori Paitan turned up to maximum viscosity, this delivers exactly that.
極濃厚 こってりラーメン (Shikō assari rāmen): 80/100
Noodle: 30/35
Same noodles. Medium-thick and rounded, these low-hydration noodles arrive smooth yet firm, with a pleasing al dente bite. The exterior carries a slight doughiness, giving way to a firm, snappy core that holds up well against the dense broth. The wheat flavour is robust and forward enough to stand its ground, with only the faintest trace of alkaline—noticeable only if you intentionally seek it out. A well-calibrated noodle for such a weighty soup.
Soup: 30/35
The first impression is a sweet, chicken-rich aroma that opens into an umami-heavy body. It closes with lingering savoury notes that coat the palate.
The texture is lighter here while it still maintains a collagen-rich stickiness that clings to the lips after each sip. This version lets the intensity gradually build up, avoiding the pitfall of monotony in the Kotteri version. It’s a broth that impresses and grows on you but similarly, it could use more dynamic highs and lows to sustain interest to the last drop.
Meat: 15/20
Same chashu. A thinly sliced roll of pork belly chashu, where tenderness is the star. Even without melt-in-the-mouth fat, the texture is almost fluffy, with lean meat so soft it breaks apart effortlessly. The seasoning leans salty and savoury, with just a whisper of porky depth, offering a well-judged counterpoint to the richness of the soup.
Other Toppings: 5/10
The supporting cast is kept minimal:
- The supporting cast is kept minimal:
- Bamboo shoots — soft, tender, and on the saltier side, blending naturally into the heavy broth.
- Negi — fresh, crunchy, and sharply piquant, offering much-needed contrast to the soup’s weight.
DISCLAIMER
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Find out more about our palettes and how we evaluate our ramen here. 😉
