Theresa H.
Yelp
After picking up a cake I ordered from Saint Germain and dropping it off at my condo, we decided to look for a lunch place in midtown. I mentioned we could grab ramen for lunch. Suddenly everyone was craving for ramen, or was it perhaps cos it was my birthday, everyone was trying to let me decide. Lol!
One of us suggested Momonoki. I opened my Yelp App and went, "How about Silverlake?" They like Silverlake? I went on and read from their website, "Born and bred in the city of angels. Silverlake Ramen was created with a combined passion and experience for creating ramen that embodies delicious quality, and traditional ingredients..." So Silverlake was a chain originated from LA and has many locations in CA, a couple in NC and TX too. I guess everyone was intrigued! Hehe..
Ok so Silverlake Ramen is located on the ground floor of 1010 Midtown condominiums, off Crescent Street. Entrance to the condo's parking garage is also on Crescent Street. If you turn right in from Peachtree Street, you will see the Silverlake Ramen on your right before the entrance to the parking garage. Bring your ticket with you since Silverlake validates parking up to 2 hours.
AMBIANCE 5/5
There is a small patio outside with a few tables and chairs. But do I really want to sit outside with the pollens in the air and everywhere that have been plaguing my life (and my precious car too) recently? No thanks, I will pass!!
Upon entering the restaurant, the atmosphere definitely has that trendy and casual vibe. The music selection was slapped. The interior has that modern industrial look with a bar and open kitchen. Personally I do not not care that much about any bar or the open kitchen, just knew the music really slapped here :D
SERVICE 4/5
The staff was either still having a hangover that late morning or he was just socially awkward. I could not decide at first. He was not super friendly. Then I decided he was just really soft spoken. I could barely hear him. At least he was not rude. When we were leaving, he actually said "Thank you, ma'am! Have a nice day!"
FOOD 5/5
Possibly the best Tonkotsu in midtown, buckhead and everywhere else in the state of GA!! I am sure everyone who is a true ramen lover knows the first cardinal rule of ordering ramen. Ramen should always be ordered for dine-in only. Of cos there are many reasons why one may want to order a ramen for take out or delivery, like in a pandemic (it is still a real thing) or just plain convenience. Then no one should really complained any ramen via take out/delivery did not taste super good. That I would call plain delusional. Like most food, ramen would taste best when they are prepared and fresh out of kitchen.
So what makes the Silverlake Tonkotsu ramen ($13) 5 stars?
1- Tonkotsu broth : super creamy, rich, non oily & so tasty
2- Noodles - cooked perfectly, qq
3- Egg - perfectly cooked with a creamy soft custard-like yolk
4-Chashu (pork) - a big chunk of delicious, savory, soft and non fatty meat
This review was supposed to get a overall 4 star from me (5+4+5 = 14 & divide by 3), but because of that super amazing ramen (best I ever had in GA), I would give Silverlake an overall 5 star review. Never have I done that in any of my reviews I penned in the past, at least not I ever remembered. Then again, this is my review and I can do whatever I like, right? Jk! ;D
For those of you who have read my past reviews, you would know I can be pretty harsh and blatantly honest. Rest assured that my reviews can never be bought or skewed based on my any acquaintance with the owner(s) of any establishment (sadly I have none, haha!). I have heard from a fellow yelper that one of his wife's friend actually called up a restaurant, mentioned she was a Yelp elite and coming to dine at the restaurant. Yes, it was prohibited by Yelp but I am sure some people just have no shame or integrity).
Anyway, enough said! Trust me and my reviews! :D
Highly recommend the tonkotsu ramen here at Silverlake Ramen!!