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Delightful Signatures takes over the space of now defunct Sneakery Cafe, and offers traditional desserts apart from a small variety of mains such as Organic Noodles. Their Avocado Paste was thick and luscious, but lightly buttery and smooth to down. Scoop with a spoonful of Walnut ice-cream, it's as though you are eating a flavourful bowl of cereal. With a sprinkle of Walnuts, it comes with a nutty crunch for a bite.
The cakes and tarts at this new patisserie are terribly expensive (about $7-9) for tiny slices, so @pigg0ink and I opted to try just one item, the Choux Creme. It turned out to be absolutely delightful, the mottled crust crispy and slightly flaky, its entire cavity filled with a velvety vanilla bean custard that might have been too dense, if not for the clever and unexpected incorporation of crunchy almond nougat bits. Wouldn't hesitate to get this again!
3 words: pork rib ramen. Go straight for their signature Boss Rib Ramen ($13.90) - superbly tender pork ribs slow-cooked for 24 hours, glazed with yakitori sauce and perfectly charred, served with a rich tonkotsu broth that's been cooked for 8 hours. For something a little different, try their Beer Belly Ramen ($18.90) that comes with a pork belly slice grilled in yakitori sauce and served in a tonkotsu broth made with Sapporo beer, or their Black Garlic Dry Ramen ($10.90). If you still have stomach, and can't get enough of their delicious pork belly, order their Grilled Kakuni Buns ($4.90 with every ramen order)!
At only $5.50 for ramen soup and $3 for dry noodles with minced meat, these brothers have found a way to serve you great ramen at low prices. The chashu is well marinated and tender, the pork broth is flavourful, and the Kyushu-style noodes are thin and chewy. Add a beautifully stewed egg for only 50 cents. The best part? These brothers are actually bakers, so you can pick up some really good cookies to go after lunch. It's no wonder the queues are so long at lunchtime!
Although not a restaurant dedicated to ramen, Tampopo has made a name for itself with their Black Pig Shabu Ramen, a must-order here along with their Crispy Salmon Skin as a side. You will get to enjoy the best of both worlds - flavourful ramen and mouth-watering tonkatsu. Did you know the owner of Tompopo was one of the early pioneers to introduce Singapore to the delectable Tonkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet)? If you still have space after your ramen, try the Scoop Cake for a truly satisfying dessert.
Having gained a small but loyal following, Bario is one of the more unconventional stalls of Ramen Champion. Served in a large bowl with a huge portion of thick, flat noodles topped with a mountain of bean sprouts, an egg and 3 slices of chashu, this is one formidable bowl. The broth is ultra-rich with the addition of bits of fat that give the soup a mindblowingly unforgettable taste. This is a bowl of ramen for men. Please go hungry.
Claiming the title of Singapore's Ramen Champion two years in a row, it's probably no surprise that Ikkousha made the list. When in doubt, order the Special Tonkotsu ($16) which comes with chashu, flavoured egg, seaweed, fungus and spring onion in favourful pork broth. As Tastemaker Poh Peng remarks, 'the broth was excellent and this two main aspects were good enough for me to give them the thumbs up! The charshu was pretty satisfying with varying taste with each slice'. To suit a more Singaporean tastebud, they also serve a spicy tonkotsu variation ($13.50).
After making huge waves in Thailand, this ramen restaurant originally from Japan has come to Singapore, and now has outlets conveniently located in 313 Somerset, and Tampines 1. We like that they recognise varying stomach capacities, offering ramen in two portion sizes, with 'upsizes' available at additional cost. Not surprisingly, their tonkotsu broth is made from hours of simmering pork bones to achieve its rich flavour. $11.90 for a large portion of their signature Tonkotsu Ramen makes it affordable and filling. If you have the space, their gyoza is worth ordering too!
This super popular ramen chain from Japan has been pretty well received in Singapore. Known for their garlic tonkotsu broth, their signature Arashi Genkotsue Ramen and unique Ginjiro Ramen with a tonkotsu and bonito broth are crowd-pleasers. For garlic-lovers, they also offer freshly pressed garlic at the table for you to make sure your ramen packs the right amount of garlicy punch. According to Tastemaker Alain, 'This Arashi Genkotsu Ramen, with secret Tonkotsu broth was full of natural sweetness and thickness. One of the best selling ramen, a must try!'
Mind blown by this garlic fries! It's hot and addictive!
All aforementioned culinary transgressions were immediately forgotten once I tasted this beautiful bad boy. Leave your calorie counting at the door because this is so good you're not going to care. I chose to go the whole hog and added extra bacon and cheese on top of the crispy, juicy chicken fillet which was already coated in a rich mornay sauce. The Belgian Waffle was as it should be - crispy on the outside and fluffy within. Amazing if you like this sort of food. Otherwise, it might be a tad too rich for some tastes.
