Machida Shoten Ramen in Toronto offering Canada's first Yokohama Iekei ramen shop

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option.

miso

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is milder and often less expensive.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole wheat noodles provide more fiber.

Visit Machida Shoten ramen shop and check the menu.

Choose the 'max' ramen option for $19.99 with three pieces of pork belly and quail egg.

Customize the ramen by selecting normal noodle firmness and light saltiness.

Order a side of gyozas for $6.99 and a buri chasu don for $10.99.

Receive the buri chasu don first, which includes seared chasu pork belly, egg, and spinach.

Taste the buri chasu don and comment on the flavors.

Receive the ramen and note the ingredients: three pieces of pork belly, quail egg, six pieces of nori, and spinach.

Taste the broth before adding any ingredients and note its creaminess and low saltiness.

Add onions, chili bean paste, and garlic paste to the broth and mix everything together.

Taste the broth after mixing and comment on the strong garlic flavor.

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