Maruju
919 Centre St N
M week! We definitely had to go to one of our favourite sushi places, especially after a long morning at work. We've heard good things about the ramen and we were really excited to try it.
Deluxe Assorted Sashimi- Chef's choice
MMMMM the shrimp was so good, just like the one we had at Japanese Noodle House. Sadly, there was only one again *le sigh*. The salmon was quite flavourful and tasty. All of the pieces were full of flavour with great consistency. Maruju is one of the few sushi restaurants where John can enjoy his sashimi without wasabi.
Tonkatsu Ramen- with chashu and egg
The broth was creamy yet light with a nice hint of heat from the chili powder John added. The egg was at a nice soft boil and deliciously runny in the center. The chashu had a great sear and tasted amazing due to the balance of fat vs lean meat. John could always use some more fat though hehe. The noodles had a wonderful consistency which complemented the simple and clean broth (Simple and Clean from Kingdom Hearts was playing in the background). Overall, it was a bowl of ramen that was easy to eat served with delicious toppings.
Hurricane Roll- avocado tempura topped with crawfish and salmon salad
The roll was presented in a simple yet elegant manner. The toppings were quite tasty, but the creamy avocado blended with the rice which made the roll seem heavy and rich. This roll had a very unique flavour profile that we have yet to experience.
Baked Oyster- John's favourite :)
Oh man! Big juicy oysters. These are the reason we love coming to this place. The oysters are cooked and seasoned perfectly. Tons of flavour from each bite. There was a perfect balance of acidity from the Japanese mayonnaise. There was a light crunch from the toasty exterior. It's also great that it was not overloaded with cheese like a lot of places considering John is lactose.
As per usual, loved the sashimi here and we became giddy children when we saw that they had their Baked Oyster! Come get em while they're hot, because they're not always on the menu. The ramen was delicious and we are glad that we gave it a try.
Enjoy!
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