Black Dynasty Ramen - Review - Sylvan Heights - Nashville - The Infatuation

"Black Dynasty started as a noodle spot in the back of Bar Sovereign. Now, you can find it in a roomier operation inside Bearded Iris Brewery at Sylvan Supply. Whether you’re looking to warm up on a chilly winter night or nurse a hangover from an evening of too many boilermakers, come here for a massive bowl of umami-packed ramen—which is way tastier than one of those mobile IV services. You can opt for a table inside the brewery or, if the weather’s playing nice, order your pork gyoza and miso tonkotsu to take out on the patio. The menu may be small, but look out for creative flash-in-the-pan specials like a housemade scallion pancake stuffed with ribeye and Teenage Mutant Ninja mazasoba mixed with shoyu tomato tare, ricotta cheese, and bonito gyofun pepperoni spice. Food Rundown Pork Gyoza This is where you start, with plump and pillowy dough pockets made in-house and stuffed with ground pork, bacon, and cabbage. The accompanying black vinegar dipping sauce is tangy, complex, and a sweet foil to the pork. Miso Tonkotsu The miso tonkotsu is the main act here. The creamy pork broth with hunks of tender pork belly, housemade hakata noodles, and a hefty ramen egg make for a flavor combo that commands your attention. For an extra $1, you can add an extra dose of garlic or spice (the “hellfire” option) to your bowl. And to answer your question: yes, you should. Vegan Tantanmen On the flip side, the vegan ramen is no flavor slouch, with a rich milky vegetable broth, pleasantly chewy Tokyo noodles, a zippy Sichuan tofu, bok choy, sesame, and chili. It’s packed with so much flavor you won’t even miss pork." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones