Many know that I have a soft spot for ramen. Thanks to the growing appetite for ramen in recent years that saw the rising of many local and overseas names, choices are plentiful whenever craving calls.
A dinner with friends found me at Daikokuya's Paragon outlet last week. Not only the four mainstream soup bases are served here, Daikokuya's menu also carries a number of regional variations from Japan. With so much to offer, it was quite a struggle trying to decide what to go for.
大黒屋つけめん - $13.90
While I didn't try the noodles, which I was told were very well textured, the double boil broth dip was extremely rich and flavourful.
九州とんこつらーめん - $15.90
My Tonkotsu broth didn't disappoint too. Said to have been in the pot for over 12 hours, the milky soup was not so salty as expected, yet robust in hearty flavours.
明太子餃子 - $6.80
Not to miss was their pan-fried gyozas, now came with an appealing topping of spicy cod roe and spring onion, giving the already delectable dumplings a big boost to the savouriness.
Daikokuya might not be the best available option for a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen, but if you feel like breaking away from the usual soupy noodles, do give their Maze Ramen a try.
Next up, Tonkotsu King Ramen Bar at Orchid Hotel.
大黒屋
290 Orchard Road
#B1-47 Paragon Shopping Centre
6737 5416