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2013-09-01
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Maybe it's just me, but knowing the fact that RamenPlay was set up by the same people at Bread Talk just doesn't inspire confidence or appeal. And that is probably the main reason why my first visit to this ever growing chain was barely a week ago.The outlet at NEX Serangoon is big, spacious and it was pretty easy getting a seat outside of the peak mealtimes. Having no prior experience to go by, I went with the Sanpou Tonkotsu Ramen - one of the featured items on the menu. Sanpou (三宝) refers to
The outlet at NEX Serangoon is big, spacious and it was pretty easy getting a seat outside of the peak mealtimes.
Having no prior experience to go by, I went with the Sanpou Tonkotsu Ramen - one of the featured items on the menu.
Sanpou (三宝) refers to the 3 featured ingredients within the dish - Cha Shu, Toroniku and Buta Kakuni all served in a pork bone broth. Even so, I didnt quite come away impressed. The Cha Shu and Toroniku were near undiscernible and tasted very much like unseasoned pieces of cooked ham. Saving grace did come from the Buta Kakuni aka Pork Belly in special sauce which was tender and flavorful from the sauce at the same time.
Very much a pork broth advocate when it comes to ramen, I was also pretty much disappointed with RamenPlay's rendition. The milky concoction just doesn't pack the punch in terms of taste.
I did finish up on a high with an order of gyoza. Even though there was nothing spectacular, it was just as tasty as gyozas go, and I'm pretty satisfied with that.Verdict: Would stick to my gut feel and leave ramen for the authentic ramen people.
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