Ramen

A random decision to peek around the corner down the quaint Short Street got me to The Ramen House.

The place looks great, and it has the right buzz for late night dinner with friends. It has a surprisingly broad selection of Japanese fare, and even more surprising ability to deliver consistent quality dishes at a reasonable price.

But the most surprising of all was my beef ramen. It was nothing like what I have tasted before or expected, yet I loved it! The broth is delicate and light, with a mild sour tinge, reminiscent of the asam flavor of a local laksa. Together with the pickles, freshly chopped scallions and green cucumbers, the soup layers are very well balanced and make the broth much easier to enjoy than a traditional tonkotsu.

The thin beef slices and firm noodles go very well in the soup and keep it exciting throughout. I have not finished a full bowl of ramen (with broth and all) in a very long time and I believe the local flavors and general lightness of the ramen here are to blame for my Friday night indulgence.

I will return to try their chirashi (that by the way looked amazing on the neighbouring table) - unless I'll get stuck again at letter R and get a repeat of their tasty ramen.