Menya Takashi

Probably the one thing I’ll miss the most after spending 5 years for 2 pieces of papers in NTU is the accessibility to this stall that sells great ramen at affordable prices.

The previous time I posted about this, the pet peeve i had was about how the pork belly here was a little over done but subsequent visits have proven that I had merely caught them on an off day. The pork belly were always tender and well flavoured in my subsequent visits.

My favourite part about the ramen here is still the flavourful broth though. You could see how rich it is as it begins to thicken if you leave it untouched for a while (probably because the “camera” eats before you)

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Apart from ramen which they are known for, these Mentaiko and Wasabi mayo don bowls have recently been launched in addition to the existing menu! ✨ Each don bowl is also served with a bowl of soup (swipe twice to view) - the exact same base that’s used for their white tonkotsu ramen here! 👍🏻 Love it’s flavourful, creamy and rich flavour that is very much enjoyable in silo as well 💖. Tried the Mentaiko ebi and Wasabi chicken on both visits, which I personally prefer the former for its sauce but the latter for the protein component. The Mentaiko mayo comes with a pleasant savoury umami note that’s a great pairing to the crisp panko-crusted ebi, as well as the Japanese steamed white rice. Would be great if the portion was greater for the price, perhaps at least one or 2 more ebi for a more fulfilling meal. On the other hand, I certainly adore the chicken katsu as well, which comes in much more generous portion, along with a crisp golden brown battered exterior encasing an interior of tender, succulent chicken thigh meat. The wasabi sauce here is definitely not for the faint hearted! ⚠️ The characteristic spiciness was unexpectedly much more tangy and acute hence if possible, do not try to consume your meal in a rush! 🔥 Chilled ramen style eggs are also served with each bowl of don. Though the yolk is half cooked, I would have preferred for them to be slightly more runny and softer, as well as for a braised albumin coating instead of a naked plain one😅. Great news is that this stall is situated in Canteen 13 at NTU, making it a fuss-free and convenient option for students here! ✌🏻.
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This is definitely one of the best school food ever. The tonkotsu broth is thick and creamy while the black garlic added a ton of fragrance to the broth. The noodles were springy and I also appreciate that there was a slight char on the pork belly that elevated its fragrance. The only drawback here, however, was that the meat was a little too dry. If it were to be more tender and juicy, this will be a hands down 10/10 (at least for school food). Perhaps I should add a flavour egg next time too 🤔
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Just in case any one of you wants to try this, this is at Canteen 13 in NTU!