ATHLEISURE MAG #85 JAN ISSUE | ATHLEISURE LIST Tsuta DUMBO

We're heading to DUMBO for ramen at Tsuta! In Japan, ramen has always been known to be a comfort food. Attaining a Michelin star proved that a comfort dish like ramen can be elevated with depth and finesse. 10 years ago, Yuki Onishi opened this restaurant in Japan with a vision to create original and innovative ramen for everyone to enjoy. The DUMBO location is the only one in the US and opened in November 2022.

This location offers the 2 signature truffle ramens from the original Michelin starred Tsuta in Tokyo. Each is based on Onishi's recipes and philosophy of using only fresh, high-quality ingredients like an artisanal shoyu (Japanese soy sauce), premium bamboo shoots, locally raised Asian breed chicken, Kuributa and Iberico pork and no MSG or preservatives. The Original Truffle Shoyu Soba (soy sauce broth) is made with custom-brewed shoyu from Wakayama Prefecture and Tsuta's dashi, and finished with Kurobuta pork chashu and black truffle paste. This is one of their signature bowls and best sellers that showcases the depth and complexity of flavors that go into their signature ramen.

The Original Truffle Shio Soba (light salt broth) has a dashi base of Okinawan sea salt, Mongolian rock salt, and subtle while truffle oil, and toppings like red onion, green olive sauce, spearmint, along with elevated versions of the more typical white leek, bamboo shoots and Kurobuta chashu or Iberico chashu.

We also suggest The Spicy Mala Tonkotsu which is 1 of 2 pork broth ramens, which are cooked over 8 hours, resulting in a rich creamy broth. This one is Sichuan-inspired and features house-made mala oil (Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, dried chili flakes) for a spicy kick.

The Miso Vegetarian Soba is unique to NY and is made with 2 vegetarian broths - includes various veggies and and a mushroom broth. It also has a blend of red and white miso.

Tsuta's signature broth (dashi) is made of 3 stocks: chicken, fish and clam, each cooked separately then briefly simmered together before serving to bring out the depth of flavors.

We suggest, pairing this with a Brooklyn Kura Blue Door Junami Ginjo and the Chibi Zumo "Little Sumo" Sumo" Junmai Genshu. Their Amabuki Cup Sake series is delicious.

TSUTA DUMBO

22 Old Fulton St

Brooklyn, NY 11201

IG @tsutaus

PHOTO CREDITS | Michael Tulipan