Sarah A.
Yelp
Kyuramen x TBaar across from the Reading Terminal Market provides solid ramen--great noodles--with a good number of non-ramen offerings, boba etc. from its TBaar, and more seating than some of the ramen-specific restaurants in Philly. Service was friendly and the space is inviting with its honeycomb theme--loved the small tables nestled in the honeycomb crevices in one wall. There are also private (curtained) rooms available for larger parties.
We tried the Honeycomb Platter (Chili Garlic Edamame, Popcorn Chicken, Shrimp Tempura, Takoyaki, Agedashi Tofu) of which I especially loved the tofu--what a marvelous sauce! The batter on the shrimp and the chicken made me think that the katsu offerings must be good as well, as it was nice and light.
I tried the Korean Kimchi Ramen (Chashu Pork, Kimchi, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, Wakame, Scallions, Nori, Half Marinated Egg) and my fellow diner tried the Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Spice level "hot" (Chashu Pork, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Wakame, Scallions, Nori, Half Marinated Egg). Both had delicious broth and chewy noodles (thinner than traditional egg ramen noodles, but not as thin as buckwheat), and the marinated egg and kimchi were terrific. The pork had a nice flavor, but was not as succulent as found in other ramen bowls in the city. Both bowls had a nice zip of spice, but I wouldn't label either as "spicy."
We didn't win anything (drink all the broth in your bowl to see what word is printed on the bottom), but will return, especially if we had a vegetarian in our dining group, as they do offer a Vegetable Miso Ramen served with Vegetable Broth.