MEN-ICHI - Shokutsu 10

Men-ichi has undergone a revamp (located at the japanese food street stretch) since my last visit. I didn't quite like the harsh lightings but the decorations were pretty unique. Service was on the slow side.Salmon Teriyaki ramen $14.90: Salmon was soft, moist, and nicely cooked. The teriyaki sauce wasn't salty and complemented the salmon well. The soup was light-tasting and I felt it lacked the richness of a ramen broth. Ramen was al dente, much to my liking.Cha Shu don (<$10). Cha shu was moist, tender and not very fatty. The meat had also absorbed the essence of the gravy. The gravy also complemented well with the plain rice which wasn't dry/lumpy.…Read More

Walking around the many restaurants at Jurong Point, we decided to have our meals over at Men-Ichi Japanese Ramen Restaurant as both of us had eaten at this restaurant before last time and always been wanting to have it again here.Small and fully utilized kitchenThe restaurant was located along the Japanese Village of Jurong Point Shopping Mall with a very small shop front though their signage is quite big. There were quite a lot of people having their dinner fix here too but we were lucky to be able to get a seats without much waiting.Tables and chairs are all placed near to each other due to small restaurant sizeAs for the space of the restaurant, due to smaller space constraint, the tables and chairs are placed near to each other though that did not bother most of the people in there due to nice ramen being served here.They provide Free Upsize for noodles (Ramen)There are quite a few dishes to choose from mainly ramen and it does not take a long time before we decided to our dishes. As the restaurant give free upsize for their ramen, I just get it upsize as I am quite hungry from all the windows shopping and etc.One thing which attracts me from coming back for more of their ramen is their marinated vegetables which are very nice and crunchy. The taste of these are very nice as a starter or as a side compliment for the ramen. Sometimes, these are not being placed on the tables and you need to request for it. The staff there are quite friendly and willing to give you if you request for them nicely.The ramen are very nice, firm and chewy while the soup base is great. Based on their information, Tonkotsu is a cloudy white broth resulted from boiling pork bones over long hours and they are rich in collagen with hearty flavour and creamy consistency. The Charsiew are very tender and fully marinated and powered by the nice soup base.Even their menu shows that the Charsiew served in Men-ichi were selected from good quality bara niku (Boned rib) and pan-fried lightly to bring out its natural flavour. Each piece was boiled for 2.5 hours and left overnight to fully absorb the flavour of its sauce.The soup based of Shoyu is a bit darker than the Paitan version and a bit more saltier though the overall taste was still as great as it was to be. Other than the different in flavour, the rest of the taste is actually the same as they used the same ingredients for their ramen including the 70% boiled braised egg (half).Based on their menu, their noodles are 100% homemade using numerous rounds of research and trial, yielding a medium-thick noodle 1.4mm in thickness and 30cm in length. Each strand boasts the aroma of wheat and an irresistibly springy texture which I believe they are truth due to the nice taste of their dishes.…Read More

My friend was craving ramen so we decided to try this small establishment amongst the japanese section at Jurong Point.The bowl had plenty of ramen noodles and not enough broth--one of their promotional seasonal items. I'm always tempted to ask if the broth can be refilled. I felt like there was a lot of care in cooking my ramen and the pieces of charsiu were thick and filling. The bowl looked small at first, but I was full before I was even halfway done.…Read More

This place can be rathered crowded even on a weekday night. The limited seating means that it is not a place for dwelling too long. Food is served rather promptly and tables are cleared pretty fast. On this night, my partner and I ordered the shoyu tonkotsu ramen, which was approximately $15 each. It came with some slices of char siew, which was well-flavored. As for the soup, it was strong, without being too salty. The portion size was decent enough for a single person eating. …Read More

I had very strong cravings for ramen and decided to settle at the nearest ramen place because I was near the Jurong West area.Did not really check what was really nice here, and just ordered what I am interested in, and it really didn't disappoint. Went to the place a few days again two days later because I had cravings for the ramen!Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (2pcs charsiew) (SGD12.90)For 5pcs charsiew, it's $15.90. The broth was super thick and flavourful! I am not really a fan of pork esp the fatty parts but the charsiew was so good I had everything including the fats and this is saying something!! I love everything about it.Top up for the eggs as well, because I am a fan of such eggs!I actually feel this is better than Ippudo or Ramen Santouka! :/Paitan Tonkotsu Ramen (5pcs charsiew) (SGD15.90)Both the broth actually taste the same to me but I still love this!! By the way, for big eaters, upsizing of ramen is FREEEEE!Some things to take note, the restaurant is a little small though and if you are going in a big group, you might have to wait a while. I went there alone so I opted for counter seat. Oh and sometimes the staff are not really attentive when you want to make an order!…Read More

Was craving for ramen after school one day, and my friend recommended that emn-ichi serves pretty decent ramen so we came here and give it a try.I ordered cha siew ramen and the standard of the food was quite okay. Personally, i feel that the cha siew was not soft enough, not those kind that will literally melt in your mouth when eating (like the one at Santouka's). The soup was okay, quite tasty. The egg is very soft and with a hint of soy sauce when you eat it. …Read More

Paitan tonkotsu spicy ramen weekday off peak set for $12.90.We also added the gyoza for $3 for 4 pieces. The gyoza tasted average. The ramen was moderately spicy and it should be rather tolerable for those who can't really take food that are spicy. The egg yolk was soft and runny and the portion of the ramen was good. The off peak set ramens are only available from 3pm-5pm.I had the iced green tea to go with my meal and it was quite bland. Service was quite fast as there was not much people around. …Read More

Promotions and introduction of Men-Ichi Ramen was all illustrated on the paper "table mats" and each individual seat come with a pair of chopsticks with Men-Ichi's wrappers on it. Order a cup of Green Tea to goes along with my meal. The taste nothing but just Ocha (Iced) taste drink with no sugar content.Cost: S$1.00Paitan Tonkotsu Ramen opted with 5 pieces of Char Siew meat.Cost: S$15.90 Loves this dish the most out of all dishes. A big piece of fried egg that comes with crab meat and mushrooms with the sweet Japanese sauce on its top and sprinkled with spring onions as its garnishing. Although it is served fried, one will expect it to be dry, however it isnt the case, it is very moist!My friend and I had Teriyaki chicken Ramen one each. The everything was similar to the Paitan Tonkotsu ramen less, char siew meat and egg. It comes with the yummy Teriyaki chicken meat, each piece was still coated with the sauce despite that it was being placed into the broth. One should try this if we get bored about Char Siew Ramen.Cost: S$11.90Look at the smooth and Silky Chicken meat coated with teriyaki sauce? Do you have the carve now?The total amount spent over lunch for 3 of us!…Read More

Food3 slices of tamago was served on a small plate. These side dishes is a portion of the complete set meal. Presentation was eye catching especially with yellow(egg) and green (vegetables). These tamago are served chilled and makes quite a good start as the first dish.The strong ramen broth is thick and rich in flavour. Having a bowl of Miso Tontoktsu Ramen, S$16.90 with additional ramen at S$1.50. This milky soup is one of the reasons which attract the customers, also the beansprouts that comes along in the bowl are crunchy and juicy.This was also part of the set items. The pan-fried japanese gyoza's dough is just another thin layer that wraps up the succulent minced meat filling. Fried till a little bit crispy and with some soft portions in between, it makes quite a good side dish in the set meal especially when its not too oily.Ordered the Yuzu Kosho Tsukemen (with egg), S$15.50 from the promotional menu, Tsukemen Rally at S$15.50. A choice of hot or chilled noodle is given for your Tsukemen.These Hokkaido Nishiyama Sei-men noodles are complimented with black pork belly, pieces of bamboo shoots, egg and seaweed served with an additional bowl of rich japanese citrus dipping sauce."Men" has to be dipped into the sauce provided for a better taste.ServiceService is rather fine and of average standard. Servers are friendly and words of caution were given as the dipping sauce bowl is scalding hot.AmbienceMen-ichi is located in the Japanese street of Jurong Point shopping centre and as we walked pass, your clothing and the air are filled with the strong smoke produced by the Japanese restaurants. Men-Ichi, particularly has their cashier counters decorated with a handful of "Zhao Cai" Cats. In the belief, these cats with the waving paws will bring prosperity to the business. PricePricing is if the market standard. Since it is located in the Japanese food street, MEN-ICHI has been known for its reasonable price and tasty ramen.Recommendations / TipsToo much MSG was added. I have been drinking bottles of water ever since the dinner.…Read More

Reasonably priced ramen which attracts crowd. Be there early if not do expect long queues during dinning hours. However the space is limited too, do expect them to clear your dishes fast to 'hint' you that next customer requires the table.Service is quick. Ramen is served pretty fast when order.Menu is placed on the table and during wait outside in the queue, it is better for customer to make their choices and order direct once they have got their tables.Food is generally ok and not that kind of tip top fantastic. There are many better ramen outlets. …Read More

This is a really small and packed restaurant with a few tables and a counter seat. It was lunch period and the tables were all full except for the counter seats. We didn't mind the counter seats and so we headed in. I ordered a set menu which consist of a small bowl of roasted pork rice and ramen. In this set, we can have the best of both world because the servings were small. We ordered crabmeat and mushroom omelette and braised pork too. The braised pork - too busy eating that I forgot to take photo of it - was very delicious, the sauce was a little sweet and had a nice flavour. The omelette was done very well too. It was half-cooked and the teriyaki sauce spammed atop of it balance the flavours of it. Even though there wasn't a lot of crabmeat and mushrooms, I still like the egg because it is special. The rice was alright, nothing to rave about. The ramen was nice, I like the broth. It was light on the palate and not too oily. Noodles were springy too. …Read More

I personally love Men-ichi's ramen but never tried the Shoyu Tonkotsu, or their char siew. The soup is similar to the tonkotsu soup, thick and sweet, and seriously I don't notice the shoyu (soy sauce) taste. The char siew definitely isn't the best ramen char siew I've had. Its the typical fatty char siew served in most Japanese restaurants which I absolutely dislike. However, as usual, the ramen is springy and goes well with the soup. Overall, as a frequent customer, I was disappointed by the ramen. The soup was not too different and I threw away all the char siew after the first bite. Men-ichi has a wide selection of tasty ramen, so I'd recommend something else like Curry Cheese Ramen or Teriyaki Salmon (tonkotsu) ramen. …Read More

The Menichi outlet at Jurong Point changed its menu recently and one of the new food item was this char-siew don. Its basically barbecued pork on Japanese rice topped off with vegetables. I really liked the barbecued pork. It is not oily at all and it isn't too dry. In addition, the barbecued pork goes well with the sauce they used, which is sweet and something similar to teriyaki sauce. As usual, Menichi uses Japanese rice, which is very filling and I personally like the taste of the rice. Overall, it was very filling and tasty. I've had it several times already and I would totally recommend it to my friends and family. …Read More

Visited this Japanese restaurant as was really attracted by the trendy and nice japanese decoration and furnishings here. Have tried their ramen soup and was not really delighted with it. The ramen is quite chewy and is quite alright. However I think the soup base is abit too salty and the thinly sliced pork belly is also abit tough in texture and quite bland in taste as well. The seaweed and hard boiled eggs does not add in any additional points to this bowl of ramen as well. …Read More

I've always liked Men-ichi's fried egg so I decided to try their fried egg ramen. The fried egg has crab meat and mushroom in it. The mushrooms give the egg a fresh smell but doesn't overpower the overall taste. The insides of the egg is supposed to be soft and not as cooked but I think the soup cooked the insides of it too. Noodles wise, Men-ichi has usual, doesn't lose out to other ramen restaurants. Noodles were well-cooked and bouncy. I have had the Tonkotsu soup from Men-ichi before but never the spicy version. The tonkotsu soup is very concentrated and sweet. It was indeed spicy but bearable kind of spiciness. However, the chilli did overpower the taste of tonkotsu soup. Overall, it was tasty but I got sick of it slightly because all there was to eat with the noodles is the egg. No vegetables or eggs to go with it. It costs $11.90 and you can upsize the noodles to 20% more (in quantity) for free. …Read More