New Wave Ramen

New Wave Ramen - Review - Central Retail District - Manchester - The Infatuation

"Decorated with Japanese movie posters and designed so solo diners at the stainless steel bar can observe the steamy theatre of the kitchen, New Wave Ramen in Central Retail District is immersive and well-executed. Starter portions are generous and the deftly wrapped, gloriously caramelised pork gyozas should take precedence. As for the ramen, the noodles come satisfyingly al dente, and the O.G Paitan is the one to order. The creamy broth is as unctuous as tonkotsu, but a tad less intense, with the triple threat of chashu pork belly, smoked coppa, and fudgey, stained eggs sealing the deal. Know that the vegetarian soy milk-dashi broth also packs an umami punch, is almost as creamy, and comes with celeriac chashu, a respectable stand-in for its porky counterpart. Highballs, Japanese craft beers, and specialty sake are ideal drinking partners. photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko photo credit: Tajda Ferko Pause Unmute" - Joel Hart