Original King

Why people love it

A pork-bone broth you dial in yourself: salt, richness, garlic and noodle firmness. Regulars call it rich and consistent, but plenty now find it bland or oversalted.

What people mention most

• rich broth4
• chewy noodles2
• consistent seasoning1
• small portion1
• tender chashu1
• pork belly1

Criticism

• bland broth3
• too salty2
• too fatty1
• undercooked noodles1
• odd noodle texture1

On the menu

Tonkotsu pork-bone broth built to order: tare strength, richness, garlic and noodle firmness are all chosen on the shop's order sheet, with chashu or kakuni pork.