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Johnny Noodle King



The exterior of Johnny Noodle King in a very modest part of town

In the shadow of the ambassador bridge this area has yet to catch up to the kind of resurgence going on in nearby Corktown. However, with the amount of demolition and clearing of old buildings and the ever looming potential of another bridge in the area that may change.
The interior is completely Hipster Chic
As I was only there for a quick bite before having to head to Comerica Park for training on operating the concessions (doing it as a fundraiser for the school chior and drama programs), I only had time for one simple bowl of Ramen. I went for the Shoyu which seemed to be the most like any classic ramen option. Ordered it with the Pork Belly (Chasu).

The Shoyu Ramen
For a noodle joint like this the speed of service for the ramen was not bad. The place was empty at the time with only 4 other patrons when I entered. All of whom appeared to have already ordered. One large stock pot was visible from the dining area. No feverish ramen prep chefs rapidly serving the stock and the additional seasoning the completes the broths for the various options based onthe universal pot of house broth.

The broth was a very savory tonkotsu broth which did not disappoint. On the table was the usual togorashi. Toppings we good, but maybe a little different. The pork belly appeared to be more akin to Pancetta and grill fried? I did not try the pulled pork, a bit too much not in the traditional styles.

A perfectly soft boiled egg provided additional umami and protein. The addition of the Bonito had the bowl just popping with flavor, no risk of a bland bowl.  The noodles were nice a firm, al dente. When in Tokyo I found that i favored the rapid boil version as opposed to the very mushy texture you get with instant ramen. The Nori I did not expect, but again the savory it adds and MORE Protein, fiber, iodine, and vitamins. The Japanese really are onto something when they started adding nori to just about anything.

Johnny Noodle king is a winner, while not what some will surely complain about as "authentic" but definitely in the tradition of ramen, adapted to be a local flavor.

Noodles Menu:

SHOYU
Choice of Pork Belly or Shredded Pork Shoulder · Nori · Menma · Scallions · Egg · Naruto · Bonito
CHAMPON
Seafood · Egg · Black Mushroom · Cabbage · Chili Paste · Wakame · Scallions · Bean Sprouts
MISO
Chicken · Wakame · Corn · Scallions · Pea Shoots · Black Garlic Oil · Naruto
BULGOGI 
Grilled Beef · Kimchi · Scallions · Sesame Seeds · Nori
RED CURRY 
Choice of Pork Belly or Shredded Pork Shoulder · Cauliflower · Lime · Pea Shoots · Fried Shallot · Menma · Scallions · Fish Sauce
PHO GA 
Chicken Thigh · Scallions · Onion · Bean Sprouts · Cilantro · Basil Leaf  · Jalapeño Lime · Rice Noodles
SOUTHWEST #2
Choice of Pork Belly or Shredded Pork Shoulder · Green Chili · Cilantro · Hominy · Scallions · Coriander Roasted Carrots
MUSHROOM BROTH
Wild Mushrooms · Tofu · Scallions · Fresh Horseradish · Wakame

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