Too peculiar for my tastebuds.

Visited the new Hototogisu Ramen (that gained Michelin fame in Tokyo) outlet at Great World City where it offers two signature oyster paste ramen dishes. I tried the Oyster Paitan Ramen ($15.90++) which the restaurant boasted it had “a bold soup” with “distinct” flavours. No doubt that the broth was rich and bold as well as distinct, but it was because it had potent elements that didn’t mix well.

The dish had so many ingredients with intense flavours such as pungent chopped onions, roasted sweet corn, dried tomato, bitter arugula, oyster paste, oyster oil and a sour aburi lemon slice together with miso. I couldn’t imagine how such a combination would sit well.
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The noodles were well-cooked and I liked the texture of the cha shu but the broth is difficult to take in. I’d recommend trying their more traditional offerings.