From the original post
The photo note
We finally got into this #ramen joint after numerous attempts in the last couple months (the queue is usually 1.5 hours long)! #noodles #japanese #ichiran #goodeats #grub #foodography #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #hkig #ighk #hongkong #causewaybay #hkfoo…
Looking back
The SD Foodie take
Editorial commentary written from Roger’s original photograph and caption. Roger’s own words are the quoted photo note above.
The collage shows the tonkotsu bowl with its red chili paste and scallions, a soft-boiled egg in a lacquer bowl, the wall of order forms and the glowing Ichiran logo.
We finally got into this ramen joint after numerous attempts, Roger wrote — the queue was usually an hour and a half. Patience is part of this record.
The quick critique
What stood out
- Tonkotsu with red chili paste
- Soft-boiled egg
- A queue finally beaten
Bottom line
Archive verdict
A long-awaited ramen bowl after months of queues.