The Forbidden Taste

The Forbidden Taste (, Kindan no Aji) is the 11th side case in Lost Judgment.
==Plot==
This side case is found at Yokohama 99 on the bulletin board. Takayuki Yagami must travel to Meng Wu to meet up with Joe Koike. Koike reveals himself to be an international ramen researcher who came to Japan from France. He wants Yagami to find the phantom ram restaurant that exists somewhere in the city. Yagami agrees to look into it and this unlocks the phrase "phantom ramen stall" on Buzz Researcher. 
Yagami overhears some people talking about how it is rumored that perhaps this place uses cats for their stock. Another group of men discuss the phantom ramen stall and reveal that his cat Tama led him to the location. By listening to a third group of people, Yagami gets the last piece of intel that he needs - that that ramen stall only appears at night.
Yagami heads back to Meng Wu to share what he has found with Koike. Koike asks Yagami if he likes cats and believes that having a cat guide them is the only way to find the stall. Yagami decides to befriend some local cats as a result. Masakazu Nekomiya appears and tells Yaagmi that he has to have a gentle approach when approaching stray cats. Yagami then must befriend a cat.
During the night time at Yokohama 99, a cat will appear. The cat leads Yagami to the phantom ramen stall and he proceeds to call Koike to let him know. The two then proceed to eat the legendary ramen. Koike doesn't notice, but part of the chef's thumb is put into the ramen to give it its distinct taste.
===People===
Icon 	Name 	Introduced
 	Joe Koike 	Meet the Client at Meng Wu
A world-traveling ramen researcher. He came from France in pursuit of the phantom ramen stall that's said to appear on Yokohama nights.	A world-traveling ramen researcher. He came from France in pursuit of the phantom ramen stall that's said to appear on Yokohama nights.	A world-traveling ramen researcher. He came from France in pursuit of the phantom ramen stall that's said to appear on Yokohama nights.
===Evidence===
Icon 	Name 	Obtained
 	Phantom Ramen Stall 	Find the Phantom Ramen Stall
The phantom ramen stall that's said to suddenly appear at night in Yokohama. It's rumored to use a forbidden broth and has become a legend among ramen enthusiasts.	The phantom ramen stall that's said to suddenly appear at night in Yokohama. It's rumored to use a forbidden broth and has become a legend among ramen enthusiasts.	The phantom ramen stall that's said to suddenly appear at night in Yokohama. It's rumored to use a forbidden broth and has become a legend among ramen enthusiasts.
 	Phantom Ramen 	Find the Phantom Ramen Stall
The legendary ramen served at the phantom ramen stall. Its true secret ingredient was a dip of the chef's thumb. 	The legendary ramen served at the phantom ramen stall. Its true secret ingredient was a dip of the chef's thumb. 	The legendary ramen served at the phantom ramen stall. Its true secret ingredient was a dip of the chef's thumb.
===Details===
A ramen researcher named Joe-san asked me to find a phantom ramen stall that's said to suddenly appear on Yokohama nights.
There's a rumor their broth is made from cats they've tamed. I even heard that cats guide you to the ramen stall. Never imagined I'd say this, but I guess I have to make some cat friends if I wanna find this ramen stall.
I can't believe it... The cats actually led me there. And sure enough, there was a phantom ramen stall. But I don't think the whole rumor about them using cats for their broth is true. Joe seemed puzzled by how their ramen tastes different compared to other places, but the secret ingredient I witnessed was... the chef's thumb. Today's lesson: there are things in this world you simply don't need to know.
==Tasks==
*Meet the Client at Meng Wu
*Investigate the Phantom Ramen Stall
*Share Findings with Joe
*Find some Cats Nearby
*Befriend a Cat
*Find the Phantom Ramen Stall
==Gallery==
Category:Lost Judgment Side Cases