I've got a couple posts on places that are on my rotation that I managed to do take-out from. Santouka is a favorite of the Missus and I decided to order take-out when I had to drop by Mitsuwa to pick up some groceries. I placed my order….the young lady told me she really liked my "mask" and I told her that it's an improvement over the way I look without it, which cracked her up.
Anyway, they were out of shio ramen, so I got the shoyu….toroniku style of course. After doing my shopping I walked over and my order was waiting on the counter.
Everything was packed really neatly. That pork cheek was so tender and full of soy sauce flavor. The noodles were a bit softer than I prefer…..I'm guessing they didn't travel really well; even though it was packed on the side. Like I mentioned earlier; this was the shoyu version; which is bit too salty for my taste….though I must be missing ramen since I scarfed the darn thing up anyway.
Oh, and one last blessing…..in case you're looking at that tamago and think Santouka has changed their ways….well, no; I made the egg.
This was fine; no muss, no fuss, I was going to Mitsuwa anyway, so there was no extra effort. Though I can't wait to return for a proper bowl once we're over this outbreak.
Santouka Ramen
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd(In the Mitsuwa Marketplace)
San Diego, CA 92111