tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post6488752718323256355..comments2024-03-29T19:14:38.841+08:00Comments on Life as a Bon Vivant: Butao Ramen 豚王Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07065954132923109958noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-42958240839809433012012-01-25T12:41:09.167+08:002012-01-25T12:41:09.167+08:00Was there last month and waited 1 hour. Not worth...Was there last month and waited 1 hour. Not worth the wait. If you want real ramen and not get suckered into the hype go to Mutekiya in Tokyo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-19447641239799082102010-12-14T20:18:55.783+08:002010-12-14T20:18:55.783+08:00You're speaking in cryptic terms, haha and I l...You're speaking in cryptic terms, haha and I like the way you phrased it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951478222064972637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-19649938179110274032010-12-09T10:08:11.560+08:002010-12-09T10:08:11.560+08:00@Rita: very unflattering indeed with soft noodles....@Rita: very unflattering indeed with soft noodles. Again, personal preferences only :) <br /><br />@HKEpicurus: Many people are not willing to accept new facts, facts that are to them. There is a great difference between the two in my opinion. The Option Sheet is a new fact to many but the fact itself is nothing new indeed haha ... okay, I am confusing myself now! :)Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065954132923109958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-38463121063378650742010-12-09T10:05:16.646+08:002010-12-09T10:05:16.646+08:00@Cheeky Angel: I often doubt the commentary on TV ...@Cheeky Angel: I often doubt the commentary on TV food shows especially in Hong Kong. I cannot recall one the last time I heard something bad was being consumed haha ... or something not with the expression of "Woah!" haha ... <br /><br />On the other hand, it is like the necessary evil in some cases and it is not about genuine views but more of the marketing perspectives, unfortunately. <br /><br />I think the logic behind lining up is often the urge not to miss out on things, no matter if people are familiar with what they are lining up for.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065954132923109958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-63166602953865180632010-12-09T10:01:22.472+08:002010-12-09T10:01:22.472+08:00@Minh: The pleasure was all mine! We were lucky th...@Minh: The pleasure was all mine! We were lucky that we went before the hype!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065954132923109958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-62965632783057867822010-12-09T10:00:17.242+08:002010-12-09T10:00:17.242+08:00@Suzanne: I think the whole experience got downgra...@Suzanne: I think the whole experience got downgraded because of the line up. I think it is still worth a go when the hype dies down ... not sure when though consider we are in Hong Kong and we are talking about food. sigh ...Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065954132923109958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-86295503929466852972010-12-09T01:19:44.010+08:002010-12-09T01:19:44.010+08:00Thanks for posting this!!! This place was actually...Thanks for posting this!!! This place was actually on my "must-try" list because I read about the other day in the magazine, but I think you just saved me from wasting my money and being let down by another Ramen place! :))Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061348632912290439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-75558370373756330412010-12-08T10:45:53.774+08:002010-12-08T10:45:53.774+08:00Sometimes I think people like lining up for the sa...Sometimes I think people like lining up for the sake of lining up! I'm more than guilty of this lol. <br /><br />I did like the fun of being able to having the self options, but ended up checking everything on the normal list to see what their standard was like! <br /><br />Had much fun that night, thanks for showing me around :DMinhhttp://www.eatshowandtell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-44463813444438717772010-12-06T13:37:44.375+08:002010-12-06T13:37:44.375+08:00I don't understand this wait more than 30 mins...I don't understand this wait more than 30 mins for food in HK logic, and definitely not for a bowl of noodles! However, this is HK, & when the big local TV company does a show featuring the place, you know it's going to be trouble getting a table after it airs. I often wonder how genuine the views that are presented on their shows are and how much reads more like a scripted infomercial.<br /><br />Luckily, you went in its early days and before the hype that now surrounds it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070288776530061663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-71411178938527950242010-12-06T11:59:10.166+08:002010-12-06T11:59:10.166+08:00soft ramen? ewwwwwsoft ramen? ewwwwwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172010778899777034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-41029400391559012952010-12-06T11:04:09.979+08:002010-12-06T11:04:09.979+08:00I like the ticksheets too. If only the ramen was r...I like the ticksheets too. If only the ramen was really "hard"/"normal"... Also, just from your photos, it looked like your ramen were a little thicker than mine (but maybe it's my eyes). Hopefully I'll have time to write up a blog post soon. Thanks for the links!e_tinghttp://www.e-tingfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903616918786253155.post-53933864977399675002010-12-06T01:55:13.419+08:002010-12-06T01:55:13.419+08:00I am so glad you pointed out the fact - having Sel...I am so glad you pointed out the fact - having Self Optional Choices on a sheet of paper is authentic. Some people seem to think its too fussy or inauthentic, just because they haven't seen it in Japan b4. Even most shops without the fill-in sheet can cater for your needs anyway upon request! <br /><br />As for the ramen here let's hope for the best when (and if) it improves ! :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951478222064972637noreply@blogger.com