Hakata Ikkousha Ramen

This Japanese restaurant has my favourite Tonkotsu ramen which make me often be there to have it whenever I pass by Tanjong Pagar area. THe ramen is very chewy and smooth, portion is generous too! The Katsu is very tender and juicy. The generous amount of spring onions and vegetable in it make it very healthy and value for money. The soup base is also thick and flavourful, which does not make me thirsty after drinking it. The gyoza is normal as not much fillings inside but is very crispy and fresh. Restaurant is comfortable and spacious, service is quite warm and friendly too. Paid around$15 for this meal. …Read More

Another new Ramen joint, operating nearby a few other competitive Ramen restaurants just within a stone's throw away like the Keisuke Tori King. Therefore, as a marketing strategy of this new restaurant, there was an offer spanned for the past three days whereby the place gave out its first 100 bowls of ramen FOC!!Well I didn't miss the opportunity since I was just nearby the area and there wasn't any long snaky queue at all when I arrived. The place was easily located just opposite Orchid Hotel. Had the Tonkotsu Ramen with additional topping of Tamago. And it was simply good especially the broth which tasted not overly rich but flavorful enough! I am quite sick of ramen broth which is salty and rich. As for the noodles, one can opt for the texture to be hard, normal or soft. The meat slices was tender.This would be another good place for a piping flavorful Ramen The restaurant claims to be the 2 years No. 1 ramen in Ramen Champion and is best known for Tonkotsu-based ramen, made from pork bones and simmered for many hours.I would definitely head back to try their spicy rendition hehe, known as God's Fire LOL. The place has quite a variety, including rice. And there is also free-flow hard-boiled eggs …Read More

Recently there is a new ramen restaurant in Tanjong Pagar. What's attracts me to the place is its various colourful flags surrounding the place. Inside it is simply decorated as the usual ramen place in red colour. There are 6 different type of ramen dishes available : Tonkotsu Ramen, God Fire, Red Tonkotsu, Black Tonkotsu, Shio Tonkotsu and Miso Tonkotsu. To order, one will select the type of ramen, the strength of the soup, texture of the noodle, topping, as well as, side dishes on the order slip. On the table, there is various sauces and sides such as free flow boiled eggs and spicy vegetables to help yourself to. Iced tea is served upon seated.Red Tonkotsu ($13.50++)The Ikkousha original tonkotsu broth is mixed with special spicy cod roe paste, topped with thin noodles, tender pork chashu, bean sprouts and spring onions.Black Tonkotsu ($13.50++)The Ikkousha original tonkotsu broth is mixed with special fried garlic paste, topped with thin noodles, tender pork chashu, fungus, spring onions and seaweed.For $4.50++ more, a flavoured egg, 2 pieces of chashu and seaweed will be added to the bowl of bowl.The Black Tonkotsu is very full of fried garlic oil taste, while the Red Tonkotsu has a hint of spicy taste. Both taste very thick and flavourful. The flavoured egg is not too salty and has the lava flowing out. Nice one.The staffs are quite friendly and fast in service. The place is quite relaxing and quiet. As for payment, currently the place only accepts cash payment mode.…Read More