Probably the most well-known ramen restaurant in Wichita is getting ready for a big upgrade. The owner of Yokohama Ramen Izakaya at 6434 E Central Ave has been spending the past yer working on what dubbed as Yokohama Ramen Izakaya 2.0
Owner Jack Fukuda has been training in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Los Angeles and Kansas City learning new techniques on how to better prepare the broth for his ramen dishes.
Recently, he even spent time with owner Ken San of the popular KC Craft Ramen in Kansas City on what could be done to improve the whole ramen experience for customers.
Yokohama Ramen owner Jack Fukuda with KC Craft Ramen owner Ken San. Picture Credit: Rita RuizAfter all the training and even purchasing a new large pressure soup cooker, Yokohama Ramen Izakaya is ready to introduce all the changes to the public in a few weeks. This includes a broth, Fukuda hopes that diners will enjoy more.
I was recently invited to do a taste test and found it to be less salty than the original and richer in flavor. I know the saltiness was a point of contention with some diners so this could be a welcome change for many.
Also, Fukuda added a retail side that matches many shops he’s seen during his travels. This included crane games, figures for purchase along with beverages and cold treats.
The new menu with the upgraded broth will coincide with a new grand reopening of sorts on Thursday, August 28. Yokohama Ramen Izakaya will remain open during this time, though.
Then, as everything progresses, the changes will also take place at the original Yokohama Ramen Joint at 613 W. Douglas Ave.
Until then, be sure to follow Yokohama Ramen Izakaya on Facebook.
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