Buta God’s New Creation is the ‘Bomb’

Buta God’s signature dish – God Ramen

Ramen Champion boasts a variety of different ramen cooked by skilled Japanese chefs. Buta God is one of the many stalls in Ramen Champion is led by head chef, Chef Mamoru Kanaya. Greatly influenced by his culinary training back in Tokyo, his signature tonkotsu broth is synonymous with returning fans of his delicious creations.

The last Sunday of every month, is “God Sunday” at Buta God, where customers can sample Chef Kanaya’s special limited edition ramen creation, only be available on that day itself. Past flavours, include the Teppanyaki Ramen that has been proven a hit among customers and now available as an off menu item upon special request.

This month, he introduces the God Bomb Ramen which will be available on 29 March 2015. This dish features a unique ‘bomb’ in the ramen broth and customers can choose between these three flavours – Cheese, Flavoured Egg and Spicy.

Here’s what you need to know about the unique God Bomb Ramen and its creator, Chef Mamoru Kanaya. Why ramen and why Buta God?

Chef Mamoru Kanaya: I love ramen and when I first arrived in Singapore, I realised that Singaporeans love ramen too. This is the primary reason why I decided to create my own interpretation of this dish for everyone. ‘Buta’ means pork in Japanese and since that is the main ingredient in my ramen, I came up with an attention-grabbing name that is both unique and memorable.

What makes Buta God Ramen unique?

Chef Mamoru Kanaya: My flavourful tonkotsu broth is achieved from boiling for 10 hours, pulling out all of the flavours from the pork bones. Also, instead of using chashu, I use pork belly as it is more tender. My ramen is slighty sweeter compared to other restaurant’s ramen soup bases.

What was your inspiration behind God Ramen?

Chef Mamoru Kanaya: I realised that most customers come to Ramen Champion during the weekends so I’ve decided to create a limited edition ramen just for the last Sunday of every month for them to enjoy. I draw inspiration from everywhere, the people I meet, the places I’ve been to and the food I’ve tried in Singapore and Japan. Which celebrity would you love to cook your special ramen for?

Chef Mamoru Kanaya: Namie Amuro. She’s a famous Japanese pop star. Whenever she visits Singapore, she will head to Ippudo for ramen. I hope she will come to me instead during her next visit!

What is your favourite Singaporean local cuisine?

Chef Mamoru Kanaya: The Chili Crab from Jumbo Seafood and Bak Kut Teh. The God Bomb Ramen will be available on 29 March 2015 exclusively at Ramen Champion, Bugis+. Only 150 bowls (50 of each flavour – Cheese, Spicy and Flavoured Egg) will be available. Buta God, Ramen Champion, Bugis+, 201 Victoria St #04-10, Singapore 188067

Written by Cheryl Chong This article was written in collaboration with J Passport. For more details about J Passport and Butagod, please read https://www.passp.asia/butagod. See Also: Find the best Japanese restaurant to satisfy your craving Check out where to get the best ramen in Singapore