Weekly Ramen Discovery - Midori

Midori (Review)

Countless times I walked by this place and told myself I would visit over the past year. This weekend was finally the day. I visited Midori, located in downtown Toronto. I tried their Signature Tori Paitan.

Signature Tori Paitan @ Midori

Broth 10/10 - This creamy broth reminded me of samgye-tang, which is a traditional Korean chicken soup. This was by far the most delicious non-pork based broth I have ever tasted. The richness and depth of flavour achieved just by the chicken alone is usually hard to compete with pork, but this one does it. A MUST TRY if you want a change from your typical pork based broth.

Noodle 9.5/10 - The server suggested I go for thicker noodle when I told her that I like firmer noodle. I wish they cooked my noodles slightly less, but that is just my personal preference. The noodles were perfectly done.

Chashu 9.5/10 - At first when I saw the chicken chashu included in every menu, I had my doubts. But when I tasted the broth, I instantly understood why. I liked the pork chashu in here as well, which balanced out the chicken-dominated flavour in the ramen. Both chashu melted in my mouth, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Dry chashu is typically my worst nightmare when tasting ramen, and this was the complete opposite. I wish the pork chashu was a little bit more chewy, though.

Toppings 10/10 - Amazing toppings. Red onions were not overpowering. Sea lettuce added complexity (umami) to the creamy broth. Fried onions gave occasional exciting bites every time I started to get used to the normal broth flavour.

Egg 10/10 - A proper ajitama. Well marinated soft-boiled egg.

Overall 9.5/10 - This is a MUST TRY place if you want to explore ramen outside of pork based broth. I cannot wait to come back and try their different menu.

Bonus: The zen garden in the middle of the table was a gem! It certainly elevated the dining experience. I took a lot of notes for my personal interior design projects from this one.