Anyway, I ordered the Shiro/Peko ramen and it turned out pretty good, just as I sampled over at their location on 5th. The broth is defintely consistent, the noodles were cooked well. The broth was nice and rich, so it was probably good that it came with a lean cut of chicken breast. That being said, I still prefer the fattier parts like thigh....it's what ramen should come with - fat......not this west-coast healthy stuff.
Over all, pretty good. My sensei tried the Akaoni ramen and said it was pretty good, though I personally like to stay away from the spicy stuff. For those of you who have no idea where to find this place, it\s kind of in an area where you would not likely find a ramen shop. If you can find Modern Burger and Whitespot, you will eventually bump into Benkei Ramen on Broadway.
gonna check this place out soon. i enjoy the location on Thurlow downtown so am sure this location will deliver. good post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post, yep, I'm sure you'll find the experience a good one. When I spoke to the management at the grand opening of the 5th Avenue location, they said that their goal is consistancy, and I think they've achieved just that.
ReplyDeleteIf you liked their Thurlow location, you won't be disappointed by the Broadway one.
I came here the other day and the service was so horrible and awful. The staff was cocky and unorganized and irresponsible. The ramen was all dried too
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading. It's been a long time since I stepped into a Benkei Ramen, and I wouldn't be surprised if the quality of food and service has gone down. The last time I went to one, I wasn't particularly impressed. I'd suggested you try Nan Chuu Izakaya in Richmond for a good ramen fix.
Peter