Happy Thursday! It was a chilly day, which meant the theme for team lunch could not have been more perfect: Ramen!
We took a quick walk over to our usual spot, Jinya Ramen, which is always a reliable choice for a cozy lunch. I decided to branch out from my usual favorites and ordered the Chef's special of the month: the Creamy Classic Tori Paitan.
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| Creamy Classic Tori Paitan from JINYA Ramen Bar Chicken broth: chicken chashu, dehydrated tomato, enoki mushroom tempura, seared corn rib, spinach, butter and chili thread. Served with thick noodles. |
Wow, it was delicious! The broth was incredibly comforting and rich (exactly what I needed on a colder day). I especially enjoyed the unexpected addition of the dehydrated tomato. It provided a wonderful, tangy contrast to the rich, creamy texture of the tori paitan broth. Overall, this was a surprisingly successful and delicious Chef's special. Definitely one I recommend if it pops up again!
I've had quite a few bowls here over the years. Below is a list of the ramen dishes I've enjoyed at Jinya so far:
