We recently had a rare night out and I asked my husband what he was in the mood for. “Ramen” was the reply, and I knew exactly where we needed to go. There are plenty of places to grab a good bowl of Ramen in the East Bay, but my absolute favorite has to be Yuzu. Famous for the terrific broths that underly all of their noodle dishes, Yuzu never disappoints.
With a focused menu of four basic ramen bowls (pork, beef, miso and veg), this hot spot truly embodies the concept of mastering your niche. I’ll be honest, I’ve never been lucky enough to try the beef based bowl (limited supply each day), but I’m such a fan of the miso and tonkatsu ramen bowls. Each is hearty in a way that leaves you fully satisfied without feeling overfull and heavy. They also offer an amazing chicken wing platter that I strongly recommend.
Now, you might be asking yourself, “What on earth is Broffee”. So glad you asked. Yuzu has bottled up their magical bone broth and can serve you up some in a to-go coffee cup, or even a larger take home jar. It’s amazing as a base for your own soups, stews, and dishes, but its awesome for sipping just on its own too. During my last pregnancy, I had a hard time holding down solid foods, but was so sick of sipping sweet drinks, and water tasted funny to me. Yuzu’s lower sodium formulation of Broffee literally kept me and my little dude hydrated until we were able to get back to solids.
Whether you’re gestating or not, you’ll definitely want to stop by Yuzu Ramand & Broffee in Emeryville for your own taste of perfection.
You will not be disappointed!