Comments on: ramen rating: chibakiya – costa mesa, ca

By: edjusted

edjusted — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:33:27 +0000

@Keizo, Shinycelebi, GSG: Yeah, I’m still scratching my head over the chashu, especially at that price.

By: GSG

GSG — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:29:51 +0000

I got a bowl at Mitsuwa NJ today as well.
My comment to a friend was that it was a mere wisp of chasu, almost pointless. Not a pretty cut, not a lovely flavor, not a pleasant texture.

The broth tasted fine, it was clear, deep and rich in color, but didn’t have a ton of character.
The egg was pleasant, but all in all I thought the soup suffered from half-heartedness.

By: Shinycelebi

Shinycelebi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:08:18 +0000

I tried the Shinasoba ramen today at the Mitsuwa near me in New Jersey. Its a buck more($9.99)! Honestly, I was also abit disappointed in the chasu, its exactly as you described. But then again, I also felt that this ramen was comparable to another chain, which also has a store in NY, Ramen Setagaya. But their chasu was too soft. :/ Over all it wasn’t bad to eat, but I probably won’t be ordering it again if I manage to get over to Mitsuwa again before Sunday here.

By: Keizo

Keizo — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:04:31 +0000

For the record…we lost…and it’s all your fault! haha j/k.

You know what though, I didn’t like today’s Chibakiya at all. It was very unimpressive and feel like I wasted 9 bucks. And I rarely ever say that about any ramen. But then again, that’s probably just me being picky. I’m not a ramen hater so I’ll just say it was good and leave it at that. It’s still better than most in LA.

By: edjusted

edjusted — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:23:59 +0000

@Keizo: I thought ramen to you is like spinach to Popeye. So if you play *well*, I get credit, right? Haha

@Xeroz: I have, and I need to get off my lazy butt to write it up! Thanks for asking!

By: Jarod O. "Xeroz"

Jarod O. "Xeroz" — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:15:52 +0000

Seen The Ramen Girl yet? Let us know what you thought… Worth seeing for us die-hard ramen fans out here?

By: Keizo

Keizo — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:56:04 +0000

Okay, you’re post is making me want to go try it now. I mean, I’ve tried Chibakiya’s Shinasoba before but I think I shall try it again. I’ve been craving a good hanjuku tamago too. Looks like it might be my pregame meal for my bball game tomorrow. It’ll be all your fault if I play like crap. haha.