WHAT WE ATE
- Signature Collagen Chicken Ramen, 30/100 (2 Sep 2023, Delivery from Rivervale Mall)
- Signature Collagen Chicken Karai Ramen, 25/100 (2 Sep 2023, Delivery from Rivervale Mall)
This Tokusei Ramen isn’t the same as the “Tokusei Ramen Box” or the now-closed “Tokusei Souper Ramen” – or perhaps it is… though the specifics remain uncertain. “Tokusei Ramen” is exclusively available through food delivery apps as it operates as a virtual brand.
If you’re not acquainted with the term “virtual brands,” they refer to food concepts that lack physical storefronts and instead run from “cloud/ghost kitchens” situated throughout the city.
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SIGNATURE COLLAGEN CHICKEN RAMEN 30/100
Noodle – 5/35
The noodles in this dish are of medium thickness and have a wavy texture. However, they leave much to be desired. The noodles are disappointingly soft and lack the desired bite, resembling an overcooked and clay-like texture. To make matters worse, there’s a pronounced sharp sourish metallic taste that detracts from the overall experience.
Soup – 10/35
The soup in this ramen is undeniably rich, boasting a higher brix value than your classic Tonkotsu. The thickness of the soup is immediately apparent, and it leaves a sticky sensation on your lips. However, the richness doesn’t translate to great taste. It starts with a subtle sweetness and the flavor of chicken, but it quickly descends into the same sourish metallic taste that plagued the noodles. As a result, the meal becomes monotonous rather swiftly, lacking the complexity and layers one expects in a satisfying bowl of ramen.
Meat – 10/20
The toppings for this ramen include several slices of Teriyaki chicken chashu. The meat is well-marinated, offering robust flavors that complement the dish effectively. However, it tastes more like Shoyu-braised meat than Teriyaki. The texture strikes a balance between firmness and tenderness, although it leans slightly towards the dry side.
Toppings – 5/10
Among the additional toppings are a marinated egg, black fungus, and bamboo shoots. Unfortunately, the black fungus turns out mushy and lacks the desired refreshing crunch. The bamboo shoots, on the other hand, are relatively pleasant – they bring a sweet and crunchy element to the bowl. However, the marinated egg disappoints with its excessive saltiness and over-marination. Its strong sweetness and savory notes, along with a pronounced taste of soy sauce, overpower the dish. The sharp sourish taste that pervades the dish makes one wonder if mirin and sake were substituted with something else.
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SIGNATURE COLLAGEN CHICKEN KARAI RAMEN 25/100
Noodle – 5/35
Same noodles used here. Medium thickness with a wavy texture. Soft and lack the desired bite, resembling an overcooked and clay-like texture. Sharp sourish metallic taste that detracts from the overall experience.
Soup – 10/35
Soup – 5/35
The soup experience begins with a fiery spicy kick, which then segues into an even more pronounced sourish note, culminating in a lingering burn in the throat. The spiciness in this dish is sharp and sinus-clearing. Unfortunately, despite the impactful spiciness, there’s an absence of other flavor profile to discuss.
Meat – 10/20
Same Chashu used here. Well-marinated, offering robust flavors that complement the dish effectively. Tasted more like Shoyu-braised meat than Teriyaki. The texture strikes a balance between firmness and tenderness, although it leans slightly towards the dry side.
Toppings – 5/10
Same toppings here. Black fungus turns out mushy and lacks the desired refreshing crunch. The bamboo shoots, on the other hand, are relatively pleasant – they bring a sweet and crunchy element to the bowl. However, the marinated egg disappoints with its excessive saltiness and over-marination. Its strong sweetness and savory notes, along with a pronounced taste of soy sauce, overpower the dish.
DISCLAIMER
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Find out more about our palettes and how we evaluate our ramen here. 😉