WHAT WE ATE
- Chicken Minced Meat Mazesoba (Black), 40/100 (29 Apr 2025, The Centrepoint)
If you’ve ever craved a hearty bowl of maze soba—Japan’s rich, sauce-tossed dry ramen—but needed it to be Halal, Godaime might just be your answer. This Singapore-born concept brings the bold flavours of Japanese maze soba to the Halal dining scene, with options like aburi chicken and crispy chicken cutlet served over springy noodles, all without breaking the $20 mark. Created by Japan Foods Holding, Godaime is not an import from Japan but a local brand built from scratch to offer authentic taste while being fully Halal-certified—perfect for Muslim-friendly Japanese food in Singapore.
Chicken Minced Meat Mazesoba (Black) – 40/100
Noodle: 20/35
The noodles here are thick, straight, and quite springy. There’s a pleasant mochi-mochi chew to them, with a bit of resistance in the bite. Texture-wise, they’re decent—but flavour-wise, they fall a bit flat. There’s barely any wheat aroma, and instead, you get a noticeable alkaline aftertaste that lingers more than it should.
Sauce & Soup: 15/35
You get to pick from three sauce options—Original, Black, or Red. I went with Black, which is a Shoyu-based sauce. It starts off lightly salty and savoury, with a bit of sweetness and a mellow shoyu finish. Not bad on the first few bites, but it doesn’t really evolve—it gets a bit one-note after a while. Still, it’s probably better than the Original if it’s anything like the one from Hototogisu Mazesoba (also under JFH).
As for the soup on the side—it’s that same diluted, almost-wonton-soup-but-not-quite broth I’ve had before. Thin, underwhelming, and honestly, it feels like a throwaway.
Meat: 0/20
The minced chicken is the real letdown here. It’s ground so finely it ends up chalky, almost paste-like. It’s hard to even identify it as chicken—it could be anything. There’s no texture, no juiciness, and hardly any flavour. Compared to the Hototogisu version, this is a serious step down.
Topping: 5/10
- The onsen egg yolk was overcooked, so instead of blending smoothly into the noodles, it just sat there awkwardly.
- Negi was sparse and too mild to make an impact.
- Seaweed was probably the best part—adds a little umami that cuts through the sauce nicely.
Summary: This bowl had promise, but ended up tasting more like an imitation than a proper standalone dish. From the bland minced meat to the overcooked egg and flat sauce, it just doesn’t quite come together. Maybe go for the Tauto ramen if you’re looking for something more satisfying from this spot.
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One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
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