December 24th 2019: Isshindo Ramen, Boston

Today for lunch, we decided to check out the new ramen place that has replaced Pikaichi in the Allston area of Boston, which in turn has moved to Medford, namely Isshindo Ramen. Decor seems pretty much the same from what I recall from the last time I was in this restaurant when it was still Pikaichi.

We got the Spicy Tonkotsu Gyokai Ramen (pork and dashi (fish) broth served with scallions, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, naruto wakame and pork char siu)

and the Chicken Paitan Ramen (savory, 6 hours chicken broth with onions, bamboo shoots, woodear mushrooms, fried chicken and soy egg).

Excellent flavor for both dishes, and the crispy chicken in the ramen, pretty good concept too. Equal or not better replacement for Pikaichi.