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About this place
The chashu ramen is an appealing place to start at Sora no Hoshi. Diners who have tried it describe a rich but not overly heavy broth, led by pork bone and layered with chicken flavour and chicken oil. They also mention the generous chashu. If you are expecting a bowl with a pronounced soy-sauce profile, this is a chance to try Iekei ramen for its layers of savoury flavour instead.
The menu ranges from the standard ramen to bowls topped with seasoned egg, chashu, nori or cabbage. One diner who tried the cabbage ramen noted its chewy, thick noodles and moderately salty tonkotsu soy-sauce broth, enjoyed with nori, spinach and cabbage. For a familiar bowl with toppings, you could opt for nori or seasoned egg; cabbage is another choice if you are in the mood for vegetables.
Rice is another reported favourite, served with nori or spinach dipped in the broth. One visitor said that a bowl of rice was free, making it an option for a heartier ramen-and-rice meal. The listed noodle sizes range from regular to large and small, and mini ramen is also available.
The restaurant opens for lunch. It is open from 11 to 14:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and closed on Thursdays. Payment is cash only, and reservations are not accepted, so it is worth checking the hours and payment options before setting out.
