Umami Noodle Bar - Calgary

I had the Tonkotsu original and it was well made. Went really well with the sake. The chashu was tasty and the miso really creamy. Quite a filling dish as well. Just beware that this is a small establishment when it comes to seating.

Had the tonkatsu spicy miso and it was a decent bowl of ramen. Very tasty compared to some other spots I've tried in the area which had better reviews. The noodles were firm and the broth had some full flavour with the spice.

I went there with my friend in the afternoon on Sunday. The food took a bit long to arrive, however they were excellent. I had the tonkatsu miso ramen with fatty pork and they were so YUMMY. It is the best ramen I have ever had in Calgary.

I believe the standout feature of this restaurant is the noodles, which have the perfect chewy texture. The broth is fairly standard, except for the red devil ramen which I personally prefer. Despite possibly having my taste buds altered by a diet high in sugar and chicken tenders, I find the thick and spicy soup to be excellent. I also suggest trying the raw garlic press. However, I usually return to my basement suite afterwards to focus on leveling up my mage, so bad breath is not a concern for me. The staff at the restaurant are very courteous and efficient.

I have been eager to try out Umami Noodle Bar ever since my friend, who lived in Japan for a year, recommended it to me. She said it was her favorite ramen spot in town. The restaurant is conveniently located next to Jerusalem Shawarma (one of three locations) and there is a parking lot behind the building. Good to know!