Still on the Asian theme, this week we decided to try Bia Rebel Ramen, an Irish twist on typical Japanese dishes. The place is small so prepare to wait if it’s busy luckily there was two spaces free at the window! The menu boasts a broad range of dishes from duck confit gyoza’s to Katsu curry and also a Belfast ramen (their signature dish!). We decided to start with the duck confit gyoza’s served with hoisin sauce. Delicious as expected, I’ve never had a dumpling I didn’t like! 🥟 Next up was the Celtic beef ramen, this dish contains chilli braised chuck beef, napa cabbage, tender leek and a fermented broad bean & chilli paste. This dish is slightly spicy, so beware! However the flavours in this dish are wonderful, with my friend mentioning it was one of the best ramens she’s had! The chilli braised chuck beef was soft and tender and the noodles oozed freshness. Next up was the Japanese curry, a veggie dish containing chickpeas and apple in a light madras style sauce served with aromatic rice and then topped with micro herbs. This curry was flavourful without feeling heavy or stodgy. A delish veggie dish! However being the carnivore I am, I decided to order a portion of crack chicken, this was the only thing in the meal that slightly underwhelmed me, for me personally it could have done with a little more seasoning but however the chicken was crispy and a nice addition to the dish. Overall we enjoyed the laidback vibe of Bia Rebel Ramen and also have to give a shout-out to the friendly staff! We will definitely be back to try the Belfast Ramen (and more gyozas) soon!
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