With the advent "ramenification" and new places opening up,
good ramen bowls have shot up to almost P 500.
And people are lapping it up.
Among the ramen places that opened, Ramen Nagi stands out.
I remember the crazy long lines at Central in HK. (known as Butao Ramen there) It was such a tiny place, sometimes the line would stretch to the streets.
Here in the Manila, I'm glad that the one in Aura isn't so cramped.
The new one in MOA that opened a few months ago was smaller, so expect to share tables.
Ramen Nagi is at the South Area along the line of restaurants near SM Department Store.
Lines are long, but they have a tedious procedure giving you the order slip only when your name is called. (Why don't they just give you the slip while you're in line? ) So the procedure is they call your name and you're allowed to order. Gyoza is ordered orally thru the server. And they call you again if your table or shared table is ready.
We came here for the Black King.
The soup base has squid ink. A ball of squid ink is also added. And it has lots of garlic.
Not really a good-looking bowl at but this is one of best-tasting ramen I've tried.
The pork shoulder is tender and large. The bowl is big and can be shared.
An order costs 410 (+ tax) A bit steep, but the novelty of drinking good-tasting soup
that looked like it came from the swamp is horrifying and satisfying at the same time.
One sip and it's umami overload! Delicious! Worth the sweaty wait.
We also ordered the Green King.
The soup base is pork bones and they add olive oil to the base.
Parmesan is added last, so it feels like eating a soupy pasta.
The taste is a bit overwhelming, and I feel this bowl should be either shared or you should add a bit of spice to it to balance the burst of strong flavors.
Gyoza, The gyoza is made of a thin wrapper and it was done right.
There was an ample amount of chives and pork. This is also a winner especially when
dipped into the sauce. And it came in a sizlling plate!
Overall,
What I love:
Very very good ramen, especially the Black King. ( a must-try)
Orders are done upon your liking, noodle hardness, spice level, etc.
(Quick tip: Just check Chef reco)
What I hate:
Lack of privacy, since you're sharing a table with others, but the tables are small
and its just hard to move around.
Worse, they don't allow leftovers to be taken home or takeouts.
What a waste of good food if you can't finish the whole bowl.
I understand if the soup recipe is a secret and I'm fine if they don't allow takeouts.
But as a customer I have paid 450 pesos for the ramen,
and have the right to take the leftovers home as I want to.
I suggest for them to make smaller bowls if they want to keep this policy.
Just imagine how much food is just being thrown away.
Ramen Nagi
SM Mall of Asia
Ground Floor, South Wing
550-2394
SM Aura Premiere
5th Level Sky Park
8286793
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