My Ramen Diary

I am a fan of ramen and I haven’t been to Japan before to try out all the authentic ramen restaurants there.

Have been ramen hunting for the last few weeks and I think I have just found my favourite ramen place! My initial favourite ramen place was Keisuke Tonkotsu King at Orchid Hotel and Men-i-chi ramen which is easily available at Nex, Jurong Point or Yishun.

I have two more favorites added to my list. I chanced upon Bari Uma Ramen by accident and decided to give it a try since it was raining and there was nowhere I could go without an umbrella.

I had Ajitama-Uma for $15. I was taken aback by how flavorful the soup base was. When I first stepped in, I had this thought in my mind “mmm, there’s no one. doubt it would taste good”.

The egg is the SEX!! Enough said, take a look at the picture yourself!

I went back again next week and had 2 eggs (with ramen) at one go. This hidden place is located at Tanglin Shopping Centre, #B1-01/02.

It is worth your walk from Orchard MRT to the place!

Bari Uma Ramen: 4 out of 5 stars

J brought me to Ippudo at Mandarin Gallery and it was my first time there. I like the noodles more than the soup base because it was chewy and Q.

The egg however, lost to Bari Uma Ramen but the noodles and soup base made up for it. The portion is not as generous as the other ramen outlets either.

Ippudo Ramen: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons was a disappointment. I was expecting it to be as good as the outlet in Orchid Hotel.

Had Autumn and Cherry Blossom but the expectations were not met. The soup base were flavorful but not the eggs. Like hey, the ajitama plays an important role in the overall as well. Would gladly travel to Orchid Hotel for ramen anytime even if I am in bugis.

Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons: 2 out of 5 stars

And yesterday, I had ramen at Baikohken Ramen at Takashimaya B2.

It was so bad that I wouldn’t go back again. Even though the serving size was big (I had an extra egg), the standard was not up to my expectations. Could barely finish half the bowl of the noodles.

The soup was a little too light and watery and noodles were extremely soggy. I have no idea was it just me or was it always served this way.

Vegetable ramen was also ordered but the servings of bean sprouts and cabbages were way more than the noodles.

Baikohken Ramen: 1 out of 5 stars

Having said so, Men-i-chi ramen is no longer on my top list. As compared to the other restaurants here, I would only give Men-i-chi a 2.5 out of 5 stars.

I am going all out for better ramens!! Till then!