Hello Motomachi! Sometimes it seems like Motomachi is forgotten from it's big brother a few doors down - Kintaro. I'm a big fan of Motomachi and 99% of the time I have the Bamboo Charcoal Ramen! First off, I love the small interior that mainly consists of a square communal table with a center piece that provides privacy all around. I never feel squished or rushed when I am eating my ramen when compared to some of the other ramen spots. The atmosphere is perfect and authentic.
On this visit, no surprise I had the Charcoal Ramen. If you read the menu there are all sorts of health benefits with this charcoal broth. That is just an added bonus, this broth leaves a long lasting taste that is extremely flavourful. I find Motomachi is not as oily, vegetables are fresh and they claim organic, the meat is not as fatty. For me this is a perfect combination and fits my palate. For others who prefer an oily broth and chasu (pork) that is fattier then Motomatchi might not be the place.
My partner had the spring special that had loads of fresh vegetables in a shio broth that was tomato based. Her descriptor - earthy. If there is a taste that can be described as organic this was it.
