Living in Abbotsford and still searching for a tonkotsu to match Bone Daddies means I eventually had to try this one. For years I had walked past the bright white sign "Ramen & Craft Beer" and assumed the people sitting inside drinking beers to all hours of night weren't there for the ramen. One late lunch seemed the time to visit.
First impressions from the menu - it is expensive. Really quite expensive. I wasn't interested in the shio (salt) as I've never liked the sound of it. I don't tend to like miso either as I feel it masks the tonkotsu. That left the shoyu (soy) which also had the added bonus of added pork fat from Japan. This was the recommended from the staff so it seemed a good choice, albeit for $22!!
The soup tastes quite good. Nice and reasonable flavour, however much thinner than I like, especially with the added pork fat. The noodles themselves are excellent, thick with some chew and adequately being coated by the broth. The cha siu was sliced thinly with quite a bit of fat to remove.
Overall the dish was satisfying, however it's difficult to call it value for money. I'd go back with other people for socialising, some drinks and perhaps to try a different and cheaper ramen.
