By Alexis Clay

This story was posted on May 28, 2024. Here is the original link.

Across from the local ALDI, Alkaline awaits.

Alkaline is where traditional meets modern, blending the tradition of ramen with a new contemporary feel.

Opened in 2018, this local Filipino-owned restaurant is decorated with neon red signs, black and white graphic art plastered walls, and satisfying music.

Plus, it has its own take on cutting-edge ramen dishes, including the Tonkotsu.

Tonkotsu Ramen

This creamy, pork broth was the perfect blend of rich, and savory flavors. The ramen came garnished with pickled ginger, scallions, a sous vide egg, narutomaki and shredded pork. The ginger provided a nice vinegary, spicy kick which correlated well with the peppery taste from the scallions. The pork was tender and cooked perfectly, bringing a satisfying texture to the dish.

Overall the flavors from the various ingredients made this a very comforting ramen dish. 10/10