Porkbelly again, another one of my food-business adventures. Last Month I went to Yuji Ramen in NYC, discretely located in a Whole Foods Market Food Court, next to big commercial chains such as Jamba Juice (Not Hating on you Jamba). I went with a friend and we were greeted by friendly staff. Yuji Ramen started as a pop-up and has since turned into this semi-permanent location, more on this later…… Yuji Ramen is known for their Mazemen, they also offer full broth Ramen. Like many Ramen shops now, they offer mixed broth Ramen. I went with the Bacon and Egg Mazemen, Who can resist Bacon……. (As cliche as that sounds) All mixed up My friend went with the Spicy Tuna Mazemen I like how the noodles are thick and chewy. The server told us they use Sun noodles….. Overall I thought Yuji Ramen was decent. The portions are a perfect size for a quick bite, I like how the noodles are thick and chewy. The Bacon and Egg Mazemen was a bit salty for my taste, however they...
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JAPAN In addition to the array of varieties of ramen we know in New York, Tokyo apparently has a strong following for a broth-less style of the noodle dish, called mazeman . This is the specialty of relative newcomer Yuji Ramen, once a shop in Williamsburg and now a stylish counter on the second floor of Whole Foods Bowery (and soon a second Whole Foods location in Gowanus). It is not a place where people linger long, and I have always seen a seat open when I visited. The people here are nice, but do promptly ask for a payment once you decide on a meal and place your order. The first time I visited, I asked for a recommendation from the three mazeman varieties and was told the bacon  egg ($9, below) was a good choice. I was also easily up-sold to the combo for $12, which includes tsukemono (pickled vegetables, above) and hot tea. While the tea was enjoyed, I think I would pass on the tray of vegetables on future visits. What sets the ramen apart from its more...
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In a little sleeve of a kitchen on the second floor of the Whole Foods Bowery is Yuji Ramen 's pop-up.  From a Brooklyn popup over a year ago, Yuji has recently exploded with recognition on the New York ramen scene for his mazemen-style ramen (brothless). Yuji's creativity and mastery with the noodle is something I've been dying to taste, though their limited seating for omakase (6-8 seats) have been in serious hot demand - scooped within minutes of release.    But I had a lot to celebrate this weekend ! Our nation's independence ! Traci's wedding ! Greeshma visit ! And Yuji omakase !  Yay ! Sweaty from our warm walk from the subway, the boy and I cooled down quickly with the initial snack, a boat of pickled cabbage, cauliflower and cucumbers.  Lightly brined, I could eat salads like this all summer. Then we watched for our first course!  All seats face the kitchen, where eaters get to witness their plates being beautifully created, and I secretly lusted...
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