I've passed by the incessant queues at this ramen shop multiple times but didn't want to brave the crowd. But after biting the bullet, I've gotta say the sardine-loaded 𝗡𝗶𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘆𝘂 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻 ($15) was well worth the wait.

While they're perhaps more known for their Tsukemen, I can't resist a piping hot Shoyu broth, which I generally prefer over the ubiquitous Tonkotsu. The massive flavour easily did justice to the myriad of sardines distilled as the essence of their signature concoction.

This had punch, complexity, and a nice clean richness that comfortingly warmed up the belly. More importantly, the chashu was the most tender I've found around SG — the adjective "melt-in-mouth" isn't an exaggeration because the fats simply dissolved blissfully when it touched the tongue.

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