I think I am
in love.
I just had
ramen at this Japanese restaurant Men-Ichi and I am totally in love with their
ramen. It is located at level 1 of NorthPoint and I have walked past it at
least a hundred times, but I have not eaten there until today.
I had the Paiton
Tonkotsu Ramen. The thick white broth is so full of flavor, I drank it to the
last drop (that is not something I normally do). The char siew was tender and
delicious and the half-boiled egg was done to perfection.
According to
their website:
Men-Ichi’s
rich tonkotsu soup derives its wonderful essence from a perfect balance of pork
bones, chicken bones and vegetables. The
soup is first boiled for over 12 hours, during which the fire is carefully
tended and scum meticulously skimmed off the water’s surface. This long tedious
process yields a full-bodied broth containing exactly 408g of pure essence.
Wafu or
Japanese-style ingredients such as katsuo (bonito), saba (mackerel) and konbu
(kelp) contribute to the umami (savouriness) and amami (sweetness) in
Men-ichi’s wafu soup. Low in oil and calories, this is Men-ichi’s recommended
delicious healthy ramen.
Men-ichi uses 100% homemade noodles specially
created using an original recipe. Each strand boasts the aroma of wheat and an
irresistibly springy texture. Enjoy your bowl of ramen with our char siew,
selected from good quality bara niku (boned rib) and pan-fried lightly to bring
out its natural flavours.
There is the chance that my review is biased, it was
raining and I was freezing cold and that warm bowl of ramen really warmed me
up, plus I was really quite hungry and everything just tastes much better when
I am hungry.
According to the brochure that serves as a tablemat, each
region has it’s own version. I have decided to try each of the variation and I
will have the Paiton
Tonkotsu Ramen again when I am not cold
and hungry, so that I may give an unbiased verdict.
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