The McDee's of Ramen really is Ajisen. No doubt about that.
I like the Ichiran in Ueno but they're the only decent one until you get to Fukuoka. Otherwise I have to give the edge to Ippudo and it's sister restaurant Gogyo.
What's not going to happen? You lost me there. I will wait in line for Ramen but that's the difference between you and me I guess.
I disagree that we're piss poor for Japanese food. Kaji I would put in the top ten in North America and the city is booming with decent Japanese food these days. I think you need to check your food quality barometer and stop comparing Toronto to Tokyo. Montreal is catching up, we're evolving at an alarming rate.
A lot of Japanese pork is unavailable to North American pork suppliers especially if you need it in large quantities every day. Pork bones (the right ones needed for ramen) also difficult to find in large quantity. I didn't say pork violated health codes what I'm saying is that various stages in Ramen prep violate health codes. Besides, pork is just one hurdle to get over, there's no good niboshi, Katsuoboshi, Miso, etc. Little shops would have to compromise and for the most part won't, whereas big chains will.
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