When in Chiba, of course you have to find an authentic bowl of Takeoka-style ramen! This place, Ramen Tenichi, was recommended by locals. You hardly see any foreign tourists inside, which makes it feel even more like you're blending into everyday local life.
I ordered the spinach chashu ramen. The dark brown soy sauce broth looked rich and had a strong aroma, with plenty of umami in every sip. It went down very smoothly with the thin, flat noodles.
What surprised me most was the chashu. The slices of pork were braised until extremely tender and practically melted in my mouth. The mix of lean and fatty meat was incredibly flavorful! Together with the spinach, the whole bowl had even more layers of flavor.
