Ramen Yushoken in Alabang: A Crowd-Favorite Ramen Shop in the South
You’ll be surprised by how Ramen Yushoken in Molito, Alabang gets packed the moment they opened their store for the day. It’s as if right from the start, diners already know what to order, and they just can’t get enough of it!
Shoyu Ramen / IMAGE from Nippon Hasha
Originating from Tokyo’s Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken, they are known for their homemade pork bone base, which is simmered for about 12 hours, as well as their in-house noodles, which complement their rich, flavorful soups.
Their best-sellers are Shoyu or soy sauce-based ramen and Tantanmen, a spicy bowl of ramen with a sesame paste base and ground pork cooked with chili peppers, drizzled with chili oil.
Tantanmen / IMAGE from Nippon Hasha
However, exploring other lesser known dishes might also be worth the try!
Take the Karai Maze Soba for instance. It uses Ramen Yushoken’s famous Shoyu, served with roasted chashu bits and vegetables. It’s also topped with raw egg for that added texture.
Karai Maze Soba / IMAGE from Ramen Yushoken’s Facebook page
Ramen aside, never leave the restaurant without trying their mouthwatering Gyoza. Their gyoza is comprised of almost 20 ingredients that create a perfect balance of flavors. It’s undoubtedly a favorite among customers as it’s perfect to pair with ramen bowls.
Gyoza / IMAGE from IMAGE from Nippon Hasha
Another must-try is the famous Karaage, which is loved by both kids and adults. It’s deep fried until golden brown, and the meatiness will seriously linger in your mouth.
Karaage / IMAGE from IMAGE from Nippon Hasha
Finally, for rice lovers, sample their Chahan or Japanese fried rice! It’s already flavorful as it is, but you can also pair it with karaage or gyoza, and even ramen.
Chahan / IMAGE from Ramen Yushoken’s Facebook page
There are also dishes off-the-menu that you could try to spice up your ramen game. Bonito Tsukemen is not in the menu, and yet everyone keeps coming back for more. The noodles are served cold, sipping the flavors of the nori flakes on top. Fun part? You have to dip the noodles into the bowl.
Bonito Tsukemen / IMAGE from Ramen Yushoken’s Facebook page
Ramen Yushoken ensures customers that they serve the best, preparing everything from gyoza wrappers to noodles right before they open in the morning. They do live up to the word yushoken, which literally translates to “House of Ramen Champions.”
Ramen Yushoken, Alabang Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Compared to its sister restaurant Mendokoro Ramenba, which operates in Makati and BGC in Taguig, Yushoken functions as a full-service restaurant, while the latter has a full bar format.
Ramen Yushoken, Alabang Branch / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
All Ramen Yushoken branches only close half a day for the whole year for their staff Christmas party—so expect them to be open even on holidays! You may even walk in a minute before closing time, and they will still happily serve you.
IMAGE from Philippine Primer
With its high-quality ramen, great ambience, and friendly staff, Ramen Yushoken is surely a place to satisfy your noodle cravings!
