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[Food Review] Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Mundane Ramen place at Van Woustraat

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While passing by Elangracht or van Woustraat, I always wondered why there were so many people lined up for Fou Fow Ramen. However, after reading some mixed reviews on Google, I hesitated to join the queue with others.





Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Exterior


However, one day I happened to be in the area just before the store opened, so I decided to wait at the door. There was nobody else around, and they might have thought I was a ramen fanatic.

Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Sin-chan
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The store was decorated with cute images and signs, including Shin-Chan with ramen as you can see above and a frog sign (see below).


Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Sign

In 2011, Fou Fow Ramen first appeared as a pop-up shop in Amsterdam's China town, located on the second floor of the Asian superstore Toko Dun Yong. The initial venture paved the way for the establishment's subsequent growth, leading to the opening of their first permanent shop in 2014. 

Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Interior


Fou Fow Ramen now operates two locations, including Fou Fow Ramen van Woustraat, the second outlet of the renowned ramen restaurant in Amsterdam, following the success of their original location in Elandgracht.

Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Ramen Counter


Although I have a preference for Miso Ramen from Hokkaido and Tonkotsu Ramen from Kyushu, choosing which one to order was challenging given the variety on the menu. 


Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Interior

The ramen arrived without much waiting, and I must say the staff at Fou Fow were exceptionally friendly and helpful, a rare virtue in this city. 


Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Ramen


The toppings included nori, onsen tamago, spring onion, bean sprouts, and two slices of char siu. While the condition of the noodles was okay, I felt that the broth was lukewarm and lacked the strong flavor of Tonkotsu.


Overall, the ramen was OK, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I felt it was somewhat Westernized, missing the authentic and robust Tonkotsu flavor. For me, Ramen Kingdom remains my favorite ramen spot in Amsterdam.

Fou Fow Ramen Amsterdam - Close Up Noodle


Fou Fow Ramen
Van Woustraat 3, 1074 AA Amsterdam
+31 020 846 7563
https://www.foufow.nl/

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