I know the ramen craze has been happening for a while here in SF, but frankly, I didn't really get it. I mean, I appreciated a warming broth and chewy noodle as much as the next person, but I didn't truly get the potential of umami in this dish. Until I went to Katana-Ya, that is.
Even at 10pm on a weeknight, there was a line outside waiting for both tables as well as take-out. I placed an order for some take-out ramen, hoping to take the edge off a chilly San Francisco night.
I ordered the namesake ramen in a rich miso broth, which in addition to being loaded with noodles, came with a little bit of everything: long slivers of mushroom, dumplings, fried chicken, corn, and meaty slices of chasu. (Next time I am going straight for the chasu.) Unlike some spots where I find I run out of noodles quickly and am left with a gaping bowl of broth, I actually could not come even close to finishing this dish. I bet the leftovers would make a mean breakfast.
Katana-Ya is definitely going to be part of my regular rotation this winter. It's a good reason to get excited about the next rainy night!
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