Menya Musashi

 A new concept of eating ramen comes this restaurant called Menya Musashi. Named after the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, who was famed for his double sword style, the award winning Menya Musashi has become a household name in Japan since making its debut in 1996. Credited as the pioneer of a new ramen culture in Japan, they strive to bring new experiences to customers through their revolutionary ramen. Featuring a creamier soup base than most ramen, it comes in white, red and black versions. The signature white tonkotsu broth is made with a substantial amount of pork bones, giving the ramen broth a thick taste full of oomph!

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Agedeshi Tofu (can't remember how much)

Comments: Crispy on the outside, smooth on the inside, sadly not as tasty as how normally a agedeshi tofu would be like.

Bokuto Gyoza Comes together with the Black Kakuni Ramen as a set

Comments: Normal tasting

Black Kakuni Ramen $16.90

Comments: Quite like the noodle but sadly the soup was not hot. Similar to the dish below, only that the broth is really soup instead of something to dip into. The egg slightly overcooked though.

Kodou Tsukemen $15.90

Comments: Another way to eat ramen, something like eating a cha soba. You have to dip the ramen into the soup and slurp it up. It is advisable not to drink the soup though as it is very salty, but eating it like cha soba gives it a different taste altogether. The meat is quite tough though. The egg is the typical half cooked yolk egg.

Overall review: Nice ramen but place a bit crampy and air con did not seem to be working. Staff very efficient and good service standard. They could do better with the egg though.

Website: Menya Musashi (not very updated though)

Details of the place: Menya Musashi stores

Daikokuya Ramen Dining

Daikokuya, which means 'God of Wealth' in Japanese, is a modern version of a ramen-ya that specialises in ramen dishes in a contemporary and relaxing atmosphere. Alongside ramen, Daikoyuya features a variety of tempting dishes such as gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), appetizers and Japanese curry rice.

Went to the Raffles City outlet. The name of the place is 大黑屋 which in english means big black house. Certainly lived to its name as the whole restaurant was really dim. Nice ramen but found the restaurant really small and crampy.

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Tori Chawanmushi $5.80

Comments: Really salty. But egg was smooth.

Agedeshitofu (Fried Tofu) $4.80

Comments: Nice serving, soft and crispy. The sauce not very salty

Spicy Chicken Karaage $9.00

Comments: Slightly dry, more sweet then spicy. That lemon wedge kills the taste, but the mayo enhances it.

Spicy Miso Ramen $15.20

Original Miso Ramen $14.90

Comments: The noodles is tangy. I prefer the original compared to the spicy as spicy really killed all the taste of the ramen and soup. Love the hard boiled soft yolk egg, although not the best I've eaten, but still delicious.

Overall review: I don't recommend this place for a big gathering. Dinner dates would be better. They have mini versions for their food, and if you want to try more food, I suggest getting the mini versions. Sometimes it may be difficult to get a seat during dinner time.

Details of the place: Daikokuya Outlets

Recommendation: 6/10