A bowl of grapefruit salt ramen dominates Tokyo, Japan, California's first settlement in the Bay Area! -Food Squad

Since the beginning of the year, Afuri Ramen, which is set to be located in Cupertino, has been revealed to countless fans.Finally, on November 11th, Afley officially opened!

This is the third branch in the US after Portland.California's first storefront.The team had the opportunity to visit the store in advance to evaluate the day before the opening, and directly hit the kitchen operation process.

Different from the mainstream thick tonkotsu ramen, Afley's refreshing"Grapefruit Ramen"Become the representative of Tokyo's light-colored ramen, with clear and elegant golden-yellow soup, with a hint ofGrapefruit fragranceIt is mouth watering, and many people have become loyal iron powder after tasted.

The name "AFURI" is derived from Mount Avery, Kanagawa Prefecture,The soup in Japanese stores is made using the natural water pouring from Mount Avery;

When he came to the United States to adapt to local conditions, Afley still attaches great importance to the quality of the soup base. The Cupertino branch has a dedicated water filtration system.The water source is filtered multiple times to reach a specific pH value to ensure the soup is clean and pure.

The shop's kitchen isOpen design,Clean and orderly, and in order to ensure the best quality of all meals, the kitchen staff went to the Portland headquarters in the United States for training several timesThe CEO also took the special supervision of Cupertino himself.

△ The team behind Afley,

In the middle is the US CEO

Mr Taichi Ishizuki.

The storefront has about 54 seats and a small bar.Machine self-helpOrder and pick your seat.

In the first half of next year, we expect to open a second branch in the Bay Area in Mountain View.

Let's hurry up to introduce some must-eat lists

Tang Yang Fried Chicken

Chicken Karaage

As daily foodThe most classic appetizer,Tang Yang fried chicken from Afley, fried with a thin layer of skin, crispy and golden, bite at a time, the meat is tender and juicy, with the homemade"Yuzu pepper mayonnaise",Perfumed with a hint of grapefruit and spicy pepper flavor, the flavor is unique.

The only minor drawback is the taste of the chicken itselfSalty,It is estimated that the proportion of soy sauce is slightly higher when pickled.

Soft Shell Crab Bun

In this store reviewOne of my most amazing snacks.The chef ingeniously grouped soft shell crabs and traditional Taiwanese snacks into a group of cp. Nicole was the first time to see! I did not expect that the taste is so perfect, it can be said to play a new trick in the tradition.

The whole soft-shelled crab is fried deep and tender, and sweet and delicious.Wrapped in a soft and chewy crust, the size of the bag is medium, and the Afley logo is also branded on it, which looks soft and cute.

Can't wait to bite it allThe satisfaction of the perfect match between the cake and the filling,Spicy mayonnaise and kimchi add the overall flavor to a spicy factor, rich in layers, and it is absolutely not enough to eat only one.Recommend to enjoy immediatelyIn order to grasp the best taste of soft shell crab crispy and warm.

Pork buns

Kakuni Pork Bun

Maybe the soft-shelled crab dumplings were first powdered, and the pork dumplings seemed to be quite satisfactory.

Stewed pork belly,Fat and thin, sweet taste,Sprinkle with shallots and cucumbers,The taste is fresh and not greasy.If I can only order one bag, I will leave the quota to the soft shell crab bag.

Japanese style pork fried dumplings

Buta Gyoza

$10

Acceptance of Japanese-style fried dumplings in the United States has always been high, Afley entered the US market and launched in one breath.Six modelsGyoza cuisine, except for common onesPork fried dumplings, vegetarian fried dumplings,and alsoSteamed dumplingsAnd made with chicken stockSoup dumplings,These are the ravioli that Japanese restaurants can't eat.

Pork fried dumplingsEight servings, the heat and powder to water ratio are well controlled, and the bottom is friedGolden and crispy,Each dumpling is connected by snowflake-like slices, commonly known as"Ice Flower Fried Dumplings".It tastes crispy and crispy, and with dipping sauce, it can't stop biting. Must make fried dumplingsEat while hot,It tastes bad after a long time.

Miso Cashew Nut Fried Dumplings

Miso Cashew Gyoza

$10

In addition to meeting meat control, Afley did not missvegetarian.The mouth of this miso cashew fried dumpling is fresh and refreshing. The filling is made of cashew nuts, jackfruit, miso, carrots, shallots, garlic, and cabbage.It has both the freshness of vegetables and the tenderness of meat.Very special.

ToppickleIt is the finishing touch to achieve the effect of improving flavor. Personally, I think this vegetarian fried dumpling is very worth trying. The only thing that puzzles me isThe presence of miso is very low,It hardly comes out.

Yuzu Salt Ramen

Yuzu Shio

$13

Signature Yuzu Salt RamenThe fragrance is fragrant as soon as it is served. The soup is carefully selected from local chicken, dried sardines, dried anchovies, and wild vegetables.Boil for 5-6 hoursAnd addGrapefruit and chicken oilTo add aroma and depth.

I can feel it at the entranceThe aroma of aromatic alcohol diffuses in the mouth,The umami taste of chicken and seafood is more vivid under the moderate salty taste.It's a satisfaction in capitals!The only flaw is the soupThe sour aroma of grapefruit is slightly insufficient,Slightly inferior to what I have eaten in Japan.

Another thing in the store isBBQ pork on the spot,The extra fat is pushed out by the grill, and a charred fragrance is added.The special thin noodles are mixed with some buckwheat grains,It has just the right bite and is perfectly integrated with the light soup soup, which will not steal the style of the soup soup. Due to the limited space of the Cupertino store, the noodles are currently provided by local suppliers, butMade exactly according to Afley's recipe,When the Mountain View store opens next year, there will be an exclusive noodle making room for noodles from both stores.

In terms of ingredientsAlso performed well, includingBaked eggs, pickled bamboo shoots, chicory, fried garlic slicesAnd a pieceRoasted nori,Properly accentuates the flavor of the whole bowl of ramen. I personally think that if you can taste the Asian vegetables, you may have a better taste. In the impression, the Japanese afu uses duck parsley, and the chicory and ramen mix is slightly offensive.

Salt ramenYuzu Shoyu和Yuzu Tatanfor selection.

Grapefruit noodles

Yuzu Tsukemen

$14

likeCold noodleOf friends may try dipping noodles, there areGrapefruit sauce和SpicyTwo versions. The sauce is refreshing and full of flavor, the grapefruit taste is obvious, the noodles are firm and smooth, and the throat is smooth.

△ Yuzu Tsukemen

You can adjust the noodle ratio of the noodles yourself.It is recommended that 3 to 4 noodles be added.I can taste the original taste of noodles.

△ Spicy Tsukemen

Hazelnut noodles

Hazelnut Tantanmen

$15

The boss highly recommendedCreative ramen,It was only available at Cupertino and Portland branches, and became popular after the launch of Portland. A branch in Tokyo even insisted on adding to the menu. Even non-vegetarians will fall in love with its rich and unique soup,A soup base made of hazelnuts, rich in peanuts and miso nuts,Pakchoi and shiitake mushrooms balance the overall weight, and finally sprinkle it with finishing touchesFragmented cashew nuts,Even more, the taste level of the noodle soup all night is more lively and agile.

In addition to the above main ramen, Cupertino also offers twoUS limitedTonkotsu ramen, respectivelyTonkotsu noodles和Tonkotsu Ramen, But there is no limit to taste in Japan.

Char-grilled rice

Kakuni Chashu Gohan

As a ramen shopForever Male II, Japanese people are accustomed to eating ramen and a bowl of rice to increase satiety, so barbecued rice is done well, which can make ramen delicious. This bowl of barbecued pork is solid,The boss especially reminded to stir the hot spring eggs before starting.With a spoonful of entrance, the roast pork meat tastes tender, rich but not greasy. It is infused with sauce-flavored rice, accompanied by slippery hot spring eggs and shredded bamboo shoots, chicory, and red ginger. !!

Grapefruit lime juice

Yuzu Limeade

The restaurant is awaiting approval for a liquor license and currently offersFive non-alcoholic drinks,Includes fresh, special juices that are squeezed daily. among themGrapefruit lime juiceWithPomelo and Lime fragranceThe double flavor, but not too sweet, is suitable for the refreshing breath of autumn.

Nikko

以Orange juice, macadamia milk和LymeA variant version of the orange juice with smooth, sweet and sour taste. It tastes a bit like the national drink Yakult, which is wonderful!