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About this place
Keep it to a bowl of noodles, or add fried chicken and rice? At Aito, you can choose how substantial a meal to make around the ramen. The signature Aito ramen combines chicken-and-pork-bone broth with a soy sauce tare. The menu highlights the broth’s richness and savoury depth, and diners have described it as rich but not too heavy, with one noting the mellow quality of the pork-bone broth. Another option is Aito char siu ramen, topped with thick-cut pork that is grilled for added aroma. Diners who tried the Aito ramen have singled out the tenderness and sweetness of the fat in the grilled pork, as well as the way the green onions and seaweed bring the flavours together. Choose the char siu ramen if you want the pork to take centre stage, or start with the classic Aito ramen.
For a different style, there is clear-broth ramen, available in limited quantities. The menu lists versions with a seasoned egg, with char siu, and with all the toppings, offering an alternative to the regular Aito ramen. One diner who tried the clear-broth char siu ramen reported being impressed by its clear broth, fragrant soy sauce aroma and refreshing finish, along with the thin, straight noodles.
Fried chicken is another way to build out a meal here. A diner who ordered Aito ramen with fried chicken and rice said the chicken made the meal more substantial and that the rice went down well with it. The menu describes the fried chicken as marinated overnight in savoury soy sauce and fried until crisp; you can choose the number of pieces, from 2 to 8. A set with 2 pieces is one way to add some chicken to a bowl, while you can choose more for a heartier meal. Rice refills are available with the set, a welcome option if you want a filling combination of noodles and fried chicken. Rice is also listed on its own. Whether you fancy a simple bowl of Aito ramen or want to add fried chicken and rice, there are options to suit your appetite.
Dine-in is available, and the restaurant is described as suitable for solo diners. Payment is cash only. If you’re choosing by broth, compare the rich Aito ramen with the clear-broth ramen, which is available in limited quantities.
