Kyushu Ramen-Van Nuys
Posted in Kyushu Ramen-Van Nuys on December 14th, 2007 by BB – 1 CommentOver the last year, Kyushu has gone through some interior design changes incorporating wooden booths so it looks like a Japanese restaurant now. However, sitting on little circular pads on wide gapped wooden park benches isn’t too comfy. Probably the main reason I visit this location is because it’s so close to where I live. When it’s rush hour through the Sepulveda pass and I’m craving a giant bowl of steaming hot noodles, it’s off to Kyushu. However, I’m left shivering with my coat on during the meal due to the single restaurant door swinging open sending gusts of wind to all the customers seated inside.
The ramen is average. They have the standard shoyu and miso broths. The almost clear shoyu broth lacks flavor and body. The noodles are standard fare, not fluffy, but just along for the ride, being sucked up inside you to fill up your hunger.
My favorite broth is the “special flavored” one found on the second page in only a handful of ramen including the Chanpon ramen and their house special Kyushu ramen. The “special flavor” is really a tonkotsu base. It’s cloudy and fulfilling, although a little watered down resulting in a little less richness than expected.
Gyoza or tofu appetizers are similar to what you’d make at home out of a store package. As a run-of-the-mill valley ramen shop it doesn’t disappoint with long hours and a good selection of dishes.
