Mark T.
Yelp
Momosan is a great ramen place! It is not mind-blowing, but it is still delicious, the service is blazing fast, and the prices aren't too bad considering the location and celebrity connection.
I tried a Kakuni Bao, the Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen, and a Spiced Car to drink.
The pork bun/Bao was great. The bun itself was pillowy soft, the pork was very tender and flavorful, and I enjoyed the sauce (Dijon mayo). My only note: the lettuce, which added a pleasant freshness and crispness, was only in the very middle. As such, only half-ish of the bites got the benefits of this component.
Then came the Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen. The components that were present were phenomenal!
The broth was rich, gently sweet, a little spicy, and a lot savory. I wouldn't have minded a little more heat (as an option), but that's just me, not a criticism. The noodles were fantastic! They way exceeded my expectation! They were cooked to perfection and absorbed some of that incredible broth flavor.
Ajitama (marinated soft-boiled egg) is always a nice touch!
This same flavor also worked its way into the Chashu, making it heavenly. The Chashu itself could not have been more tender and melted in my mouth. The only 'bummer' is that they include only one thin slice. Once I happily devoured it, after a bit of searching in the bowl, I had to order more. Paying an extra four bucks for two slices of heaven isn't an issue; I wish they included them outright.
I have no complaints about the miso-ground pork, but this allows me to segue into my main criticism. Other than the spectacular flavor of the broth, I found the ramen lacked layers. Everything was broth-sub-something. There were two small squares of lettuce which offered some nice contrast; however, compared to the bowl size, these weren't much.
Then there was the Spiced Car drink: this one was great. It had good strength, having a nice but not overpowering bite. It also tasted bright, citrusy, and refreshing! I also liked the rim! I'm not sure what it was, but it wasn't Tajin. It had a pleasant heat, adding some pep, and it didn't flake off right away, giving you a mouth full of whatever it was.
Finally, the service was fabulous! It was unbelievably fast (especially considering how fresh everything was) and very attentive.
So, even though I can't admit Momosan to Mark's Hall of Fame in terms of ramen, the meal was still overall delicious. With fast service and great value, not at all bad to squash a ramen craving.