at Ippudo NY
"Shiromaru is the original tonkotsu — 18-hour pork bone broth, cloud-white, rich enough to coat the back of a spoon. The noodles are thin, straight, in the correct proportion. The chashu is pork belly, rolled, sliced, torch-seared before serving."
— Expert, 98/100 credibilityExpert Reviews
"Shiromaru is the original tonkotsu — 18-hour pork bone broth, cloud-white, rich enough to coat the back of a spoon. The noodles are thin, straight, in the correct proportion. The chashu is pork belly, rolled, sliced, torch-seared before serving."
"The broth is the product. 18 hours of simmering produces a collagen-rich liquid that coats your lips. The thin noodles have the correct chew — not instant, not undercooked. The fat layer on top is not decorative; it maintains temperature and adds richness."