FOOD ADVENTURES: Marufuku Ramen Redwood City | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

 Is it possible to make tasty chicken breast ramen? We went to Marufuku to find out.

Chicken breasts are a vital part of athletes’ diets. This cut of meat is an excellent source of inexpensive and low-fat protein. But that doesn’t mean we always enjoy eating the stuff. Too often, chicken breasts are dry, tasteless, and mealy. That’s why some of us were apprehensive about dining at Marufuku Ramen, a Downtown Redwood City restaurant that specializes in chicken-based ramen.

Most of us ordered the Chicken Paitan. We were shocked by how much we enjoyed this dish. One of us said that the milky white broth was probably the best chicken soup she ever had. We also enjoyed the whole chicken breasts that were served with this dish. Somehow, they were juicy and tender. We had mixed reactions, however, about the thin, springy noodles. Some of us prefer thicker noodles.

The real treat of the day, however, was the Chicken Paitan DX meal set that our manager Brian ordered. This special meal, limited to only 15 servings per day, is identical to the Chicken Paitan noodles, except it comes with a grilled chicken leg. Our jaws dropped when the server brought the DX meal to our table. The grilled leg sizzled and popped as it released its mouthwatering aroma. It took the combined efforts of Brian and another teammate to finish off the massive leg, which was marinated in a sweet soy sauce.

Marufuku’s chicken-based ramen defied our expectations and left us wanting more. We’ll definitely go back for more of its shockingly tender and flavorful chicken dishes soon.

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