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About this place
From a bowl topped with seasoned egg to spicy spring onion ramen and tantan, Akatsuka offers several ways to make its ramen your own. Menu prices list ramen at ¥950 and seasoned-egg ramen at ¥1,070. Black ramen costs ¥1,050, while Akatsuka’s tantan ramen is ¥1,180; options with added chashu pork or vegetables are also available.
Diners who have tried the seasoned-egg ramen describe a classic ie-kei-style combination of spinach, nori, chashu pork and seasoned egg, alongside a slightly salty broth that pairs well with rice. Another diner recalls the broth’s milky texture and how well its flavour went with rice. It’s an option to consider if you like to enjoy ramen with a bowl of rice.
There are also clear suggestions for adjusting the flavour as you eat. Vinegar is recommended for a lighter taste that preserves the richness of the pork-bone broth, and can be combined with spicy miso. The menu suggests sprinkling coarsely ground black pepper on the nori, and garlic and onion are also available. Enjoy the ramen as served, or add the condiments on the table for a change of pace partway through. At the Arai-yakushimae branch, you can shape the way you eat your bowl, too.
