WHAT WE ATE
- Lobster Ramen – 65/100, Yokosuka
The Japan Ramen Festival, known as Dai Tsukemen Haku, is launching a new edition in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, titled the Yokosuka Ramen Fleet. Held at Mikasa Park over four consecutive weekends in April and May, the festival features 32 ramen shops from across Japan, showcasing a variety of styles including Hokkaido miso ramen, Hakata tonkotsu, and Yokohama Iekei ramen. It’s expected to draw ramen enthusiasts from across the Kanto region this spring.
For more details:
https://jal.japantravel.com/kanagawa/the-japan-ramen-festival-aka-dai-tsukemen-haku-2024/70691
Lobster Ramen – 65/100
Noodle: 20/35
The noodles are medium-thick and flat, initially offering an acceptable texture but quickly becoming soggy. While taste-wise they’re decent, nothing particularly stands out.
Soup: 25/35
The soup delivers a smooth, mellow lobster flavor with a creamy texture, offering a sweet yet savory experience. The lobster taste is well-balanced, though a subtle “metallic” undertone is detectable.
Meat: 15/20
The savory, thin-sliced meat has a slightly chewy texture, but its taste is balanced with well-done marination.
Topping: 5/10
The addition of Negi and onion adds a spicy kick, while the ajitama, although flavorful, suffers from a slightly dry texture.
DISCLAIMER
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Find out more about our palettes and how we evaluate our ramen here. 😉
