16/07/2026
Drawing on inspiration from the first (and best) bowl we tried in Tokyo back in Feb that I'll never forget, here is the POYO version of Chicken Shio Ramen.
The stock a result of a 6 hour slow simmer of chicken backs and wings in order to render all the flavour but remain clear.
The tare a simple dashi with added sea salt, MSG and shiitake.
The oil, rendered chicken fat boiled with spring onion and shiitake.
The chashu chicken breast sous-vided for 90 mins until just cooked then cooled, carved and reheated in the stock.
Admittedly it pales clearly from the masters bowl in Tokyo but I'm very happy and will continue to hone my bowl that has a deep, clean chicken flavour.
Later this year we will have a noodle bar night with this bowl from POYO, and a bowl from PORCOUK maybe the Dan Dan plus sides.
Watch out for the date I will post here.