Ramen fans will be delighted to learn that the vastly popular Menya Musashi from Shinjuku has launched its first outpost on our shores early this month.
Famed for ramen broths of exotic flavours in Japan, the local branch for now only has a limited number of key items to offer.
White Kakuni Ramen ($14.9)
It's hard not to love the distintively thick and smoky broth so rich in collagen. The noodles were resilient and slightly thicker than the usual ones I have. While there are three broth choices (white, red and black), you can also opt for the chashuu version for just $12.9.
It was instant gratification the moment I tucked into my black tsukemen ($14.9, 2x).
Got its spooky black colour probably from the fried garlic and fermented onions, the sauce-dip was very delightful and intense with hearty flavours. Satly it might just taste, it was not too heavy that you can drink it on its own.
To better your slurp experience, every tsukemen ordered is entitled to a free upsize of up to 5 times the normal portion (120g). While sharing is discouraged for obvious reasons, do ask the friendly waitstaff to top up your dip sauce.
Love the elaborate art on the bowl even though I'm not a fan of NHK's taiga dramas. (Talking about historic dramas, the life story of the legendary warrior Miyamoto Musashi took centre stage in the 2003 series)
With such a satisfying meal, there is certainly much to look forward to for my future returns. As they don't close in between lunch and dinner hours, try to be there during those timings to avoid the crowds.
麺屋武蔵
#01-16, Raffles City Shopping Centre
Daily, 11.30am – 10pm
6336 6500