What actually makes a date perfect? No small talk, no awkward silences, and no one standing between you and a piping hot bowl of ramen. Just pure, uninterrupted bliss. 100/100, would definitely date again.
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The defining hallmark of Menya Shishido lies in its customizable multi-flavour broth system and ambitious experimental specials. While their core identity is rooted in a rich, deeply emulsified pork bone broth, the kitchen routinely pairs this base with distinct aromatic oils and tare formulations, ranging from black garlic to basil and chili.
Menya Shishido Ramen | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 85/100 Read Post »
Beyond its core focus on specialty tea leaves, tea etiquette, and plant-based pairings, the establishment introduces a unique crossover for tea and ramen enthusiasts with its house-crafted vegetarian ramen.
Hi Tea Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 70/100 Read Post »
The contemporary Japanese ramen landscape in Singapore shifted notably with the introduction of Menya Kokoro, an establishment that established Tokyo-style mazesoba within the local culinary scene. Founded in Tokyo by Chef Takuma Ishikawa, who honed his skills under the originators of the modern dry-style movement, the brand arrived in Singapore to anchor a distinct sub-genre.
Menya Kokoro | Singapore | 90/100 Read Post »
Based on a true, heartbreaking story: what actually happens after eating hundreds of bowls of ramen? First comes the loyal belly companion, followed by a sudden intolerance to oil, and finally, a hairline making a strategic retreat. He regrets nothing… well, maybe a few things.
The Effects Of Too Much Ramen Read Post »
It starts with pure love and an empty bowl, but always ends the exact same way: a massive food coma, instant regret, and a solemn vow to never eat that much pork bone broth again. Naturally, that vow expires in about seven days.
Ah Boy’s Love-Hate Relationship with Tonkotsu Ramen Read Post »
The reality of anonymous ramen blogging: 1% high-stakes ninja mission, 99% standing in line and looking shady while taking soup readings…
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How did Ah Boy end up running this blog? It all started on a fateful day with one terrible bowl of ramen…
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Orchard Plaza has steadily mutated into an epicenter for unconventional Japanese culinary ventures, and its latest ephemeral resident, Yet To Name Ramen, stands as a stark testament to this evolution. Operating as a strict three-month pop-up concept concluding at the end of July 2026, the intimate ten-seat counter brings a fine-dining pedigree to a notoriously low-key, raw commercial setting.
Yet to Name Ramen | Singapore | 60/100 Read Post »
