Justin S.
Yelp
On a Sunday lunch I decided to try out Kyuramen, enticed by the prospect of omurice. At noon, I arrived to a quiet venue, with a few tables seated. Naturally, I received seating immediately.
The interior decor, full of light wood notes and a facade resembling old Japanese wood buildings, creates a fitting ambiance. Of note are the quasi-private booths that come equipped with wifi details and a summon server button like those in KBBQ restaurants.
I ordered for myself the Pork Tonktasu Omurice combo ($24.99), with demi glace sauce and lemonlade. I didn't really want a drink, but it was bundled in the combo. The picture on the menu belied its size. I fully expected to get ripped off since I rarely see omurice in menus around here, but I received a giant rice pilaf and gooey omelette. The waitress cut the omelet in front of me to reveal the aesthetic pyroclatic omelet flow. If only I had remembered to record it! The waitress also brought the omurice, demi glace, and tontaksu in a nice wooden tray. I wish she gave me the whole tray instead of individually moving everything from it to the table. The tonktasu itself, sized as an appetizer or add-on, while decent, ended up eclipsed by the fluffy, savory, and addictive omurice.
I also tried the okonomiyaki ($9.99) and popcorn chicken ($8.99). The okonomiyaki, Osaka style, was a large savory pancake, a bit gooey inside, and topped with copious amounts of fish flakes. The popcorn chicken proved forgettable. The pieces were small and nugget-y and the coating lacked the bold flavors of obscene basil and 5 spice. Then again, it's a Japanese place making a Taiwanese snack. Maybe stick to karaage here.
Overall, I would definitely return for the aesthetic and omurice. I wish I could order it without a drink, and next time I think I don't even need the tonkatsu add-on based on volume of food. Had I not ordered the popcorn chicken, this review would be an easy 5*.