Always heard the hype about this 1 Michelin ramen and upon hearing the news that they opened a new branch at Tai Seng, I immediately took a free Uber ride down to eat with my brother. The queue was short and fast, although their ordering system's UI needs to be improved, no one puts their buttons background color same as the background and it was a pain ordering without the staff's assistance. Nevertheless, the ramen was really unique and different from all the other ramen I have ate. People complained that the ramen broth was too salty but I ordered the original version and I am glad that I did so. The broth actually went well with truffle in my opinion and it is so different from the usual ramen spots that I had zero regrets queuing for it. I can understand why people complain because they were "expecting" a ramen. But this is actually a "soba" place, the meat tasted half like ham half like char siew, their bamboo shoots were like the best I haven ever eaten?! It's egg was decent and not the runny kind but it was not as bad as what people described. Aside from the priciness(but still worth it) I will recommend just getting one or two slices of meat because each slice was really too big. All in all I will be back to try out their other types if another occasion arises! Yumz!

This part retail, part cafe space diagonally opposite Kream Beer along Duxton Road offers a good cup of joe and light bites. The vibes are casual and relaxed, with ample seating space for getting work done (WiFi and power points available). Opt to sit at the window counter seat if you prefer more privacy, or at the sofa if you're catching up with friends over a Pourover ($6.50). Otherwise, pop by to grab a Latte ($6) on the way to work — they start operations at 8am. All coffees are brewed using Four Barrel Coffee beans imported from San Francisco. Those feeling peckish can fill their tummy with the open-faced Artisanal Toast (from $6.50). Of the flavours (avocado, Nutella, cinnamon, lemon and apple), we liked the Lemon ($6.50) very much. Made upon order, a generous layer of cream cheese is slathered on top of a thick piece of sourdough, and topped off with a layer of tangy lemon curd. Pro tip: Those working in the area can look forward to heartier sandwiches that will be introduced next month.
Avg Price: $10 per person
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