Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen ***

Ikkoryu was one ramen place which opened at the right time when the ramen craze was picking up.
Established in Japan on 1970, Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen specializes in Chikuho noodles, Tonkotsu soup, Gyoza (Dumplings) and Chashu roast pork.

Now with 6 branches, Ikkoryu's a very dependable place for that ramen fix.Their ramen is constantly innovated to keep up with the evolving taste of the consumers.

Their signature ramen is the Original Tonkotsu Ramen
With the pork broth boiled for hours, the bowl is adorned with hefty slice of Chashu, green onion, bamboo shoots, wood ear and dried seaweed. It is a light and flavorful ramen you'll enjoy sipping.
The pork broth is rich and thick, and the lingering taste and the fragrant aroma of the ramen packs a mean punch.

A variation is the chasyu ramen wherein they add more chasyu slices.

Yuzutama Tonkotsu Php 380
This one's a spicier version of the Tonkotsu, comes with Ajitama (half-boiled egg), spring onions, bamboo shoots and seaweeds. The spiciness of Yuzu can be an acquired taste for some but it works well for this ramen.

Black Garlic Tonkotsu
This is Tonkotsu ramen plus special garlic oil, resulting in a more fragrant ramen that rocks.
Definitely my favorite of the lot.

Panfried Gyoza. Done well, although these are elongated rather than the plump
gyoza shape we're familiar with. Best paired with ramen. 

Chasyu Rice
This is just sliced chasyu on steamed white rice. A bit of a disappointment because not only is the bowl is small,  the chasyu was also bland, needs some sauce to perk up a very boring rice topping.


Noticed that Ikkoryu only uses one soup base (Tonkotsu) and just uses variations on the flavor.
Very satisfied with the ramen, but others options would be great. In a sea of new ramen places, it pays to be the ahead of the pack. Glad Ikkoryu is taking bold steps by coming up with innovations on their ramen.

Ikkoryu Branches:

Level 5, Shangri-la Plaza East Wing
Shaw Boulevard corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City

Telephone Number 477-8333

Level 2, SM Aura,  The Fort,  478 8333
Level 3, Century Mall, Makati Avenue, 811 0333
LGF, The Garden, Alabang Town Center: 8033333
P1 Concourse Level, Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center: 8978088
G/L, Building 7, Bonifacio High Street, The Fort: 8090333