WHAT WE ATE
- King Prawn Ramen, 45/100 (19 Sep 2024, Shaw)
67 Pall Mall Singapore, located in Shaw Centre, is a prestigious private wine club offering Southeast Asia’s largest wine selection. With over 5,000 bottles and 1,000 wines by the glass, it’s an absolute must-visit for serious wine lovers. Under the culinary direction of their resident chef, the menu balances global flair with local touches. And as a pleasant surprise, they’ve even added a “King Prawn Ramen” dish – a fun, unexpected find in such an upscale setting. It’s the perfect mix of casual and refined for members looking to enjoy something a little different with their wine.
Review for King Prawn Ramen: 45/100
Noodle: 15/35
The noodles are wavy, medium-thin, and slightly translucent, but they fall flat in texture. Overcooked and mushy, they lack the bite and firmness you’d expect from quality ramen noodles. They’re lacking in flavor, which detracts from the dish’s overall experience.
Soup: 15/35
The dark brown soup has a noticeable layer of red oil and begins with a sweet taste, quickly followed by an overwhelming spiciness that lingers. Unfortunately, it lacks the depth and complexity typical of ramen broths. Despite looking thick and rich, it’s surprisingly flat in flavor, failing to deliver the layered robustness you’d expect.
Meat: 10/20
The pork belly “chashu” is a mixed bag. The fatty portion is quite enjoyable, offering a springy, jelly-like texture, but the leaner parts are tough and less pleasant. Although the marination is light, the quality of the pork stands out with its subtle meaty and savory notes. The prawns are decent, though missing the sweetness that would elevate them. Leaving the heads on might have enhanced both flavor and presentation.
Topping: 5/10
The toppings include beansprouts, kang kong, pork lard, fishcake, and half a marinated egg. The fishcake is mildly sweet and not too oily, though it could be springier. The egg has a good runny yolk but is overly salty, likely from sitting too long in the marinade. Overall, the toppings don’t add enough to elevate the dish.
DISCLAIMER
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
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