Surugin Ramen House might just become your next favourite ramen shop! Hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city, this ramen house in Cavite offers an experience that only a few restaurants could match. While waiting for that day when you can finally travel to Japan for their food, make the drive down south for some of the best ramen you’ll ever get to taste!
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Hearty broth and chewy noodles at Surugin Ramen House
You can find Surugin Ramen House tucked in a subdivision in Alfonso, a town a few minutes away from Tagaytay. Possessing an arsenal of ramen variations found throughout the Land of the Rising Sun, the restaurant provides lovers of the Japanese noodle bowl with even more dimensions than ever. If you’re inquisitive enough, you might finish your meal with newfound knowledge about ramen in Surugin Ramen House!
Craving a creamy and rich soup to ward off the cool mountain air? You’ll love their tonkotsu broth, a soup boiled for hours to perfection. For something simple, the shoyu broth will satisfy your taste buds with its pleasant, straightforward taste. Their miso broth can also showcase an explosion of flavours in its thick texture. They even have Korean-style broth if you’re into spicy broths. There are also a handful of noodle variants to try out in the restaurant, so mix and match to your heart’s content!
And if you’re not in the mood for noodles, Surugin Ramen has side dishes that are great pairings to steaming hot rice. If you’re craving seafood, try out the delectable kamakura shrimp. You can also enjoy fried boneless chicken karaage. While they can be enjoyed with rice, they are also stellar partners to the restaurant’s ramen broth!
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Enjoy Japanese cuisine inside a Japanese garden
If the authentic Japanese flavours aren’t enough to immerse you, Surugin Ramen House also sports a look that’s straight out of Japan. The restaurant itself follows the humble look of a small village ramen store made of wood. Hiragana and katakana banners with soup bowls beside the characters hang on the store’s roof to complete the look.
Al fresco is also an option when dining at Surugin Ramen House and is encouraged, too. To say that their garden is ambient is an understatement. The garden is verdant, thriving, and colourful. Across the main restaurant is a wooden hut, which is also furnished with Japanese wood blocks and carvings. Dine under the sun inside this hut while enjoying nature!
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Surugin Ramen House hosts an experience that most ramen restaurants in the metro can only dream of. With their mastery of ramen broth, it’s no wonder that this restaurant is becoming more popular. Add to that the rustic charm and simplicity of the place and you might find yourself driving to Alfonso frequently!
All images credited to Surugin Ramen House スルギンラーメン店 | Official Facebook Page
