I've only visited twice, but both visits have been very good! On my first visit, I ordered the Eel & Avocado roll and the Spicy Tuna Roll. Both were delicious and tased fresh! The sushi rice was on point!
On my second visit, I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. Tonkotsu style is my go-to for ramen, and I've had it at just about every place in town that offers it. I love the slighly salty, yet savory flavor of the pork-based broth, as well as the mouth feel of the broth's milky texture. Modern Maki impressed me with their Tonkotsu Ramen!
Their Tonkotsu broth is definitely top 3 or 4 that I've had in town! The pork belly was practically fall-apart tender and delicious, and the bamboo shoots, fish cake, and other toppings were also on point. I skipped the corn because I don't think corn belongs in ramen, but that's just a personal preference thing. You want to pick up corn kernels with chop sticks? Have at it.
What I really appreciated and found unique was that they serve the broth in a large bowl and the noodles and toppings in a separate smaller bowl that hovers near the top of the broth bowl, hanging by the rim of the bowl, so they don't make contact and don't get soggy. It is an absolutely brilliant design and perfect execution! The broth stayed hot, the lid was tight, and I loved every delicious bite.
It's too bad the Health Dept. requires the boiled eggs to be fully cooked from a food truck, so they can't serve the proper soft soy egg, but this egg certainly did not disappoint.
I look forward to trying sashimi and negiri, as well as a sushi burrito, so I can get a full idea of what Modern Maki can do, but so far, I'm a fan! read more