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Sō Ramen uses only premium wheat flour to make their ramen for an optimal combination with their broths. They also offer 5 kinds of broth such as Shoyu, Miso, Tonkotsu, Uobushi Tonkotsu and Spicy Tonkotsu, each simmered for hours to a rich flavour.

The Grand Tonkotsu Ramen contains the three treasures of Toroniku (braised pork cheek), Cha Shu (braised pork belly in cha shu sauce) and Buta Kakuni (braised pork belly in special sauce). This hearty Tonkotsu ramen is served with hosomen (thin noodles) and garnished with black onion sauce to enhance its flavour 》$13.90

Thick and savoury tonkotsu broth, paired with al-dente ramen, spicy (miso) minced pork, chashu slices, flavoured egg, bamboo shoot and seaweed. I liked this more than the original/non-spicy version. The spicy minced pork added spice to the broth, making it so wholesome and satisfying 》$18.90 + $1.50 Extra Half Noodles

Keisuke chain of ramen needs no introduction. This outlet here works the same where we get to choose the strength of soup (light / normal / strong), amount of oil (less / normal / more) and noodle texture (hard / normal / soft). It also comes with complimentary condiments such as bean sprouts, hard-boiled eggs and sesame seed.

I kept going back for their spicy miso because it was spicy and shiok enough to keep me warm in cold weather. Those who love spicy food will enjoy the spicy miso ramen that comes with bamboo shoots, kombu seaweed, kamaboko (Japanese fish cake) and a choice of udon/soba/ramen 》$8.80

We don't get much flavours in the broth other than the spice. It's just like adding chilli paste into plain boiling water and they were quite inconsistent with what goes with their ramen. Other reviews of the same order came with an egg while ours don't. Perhaps it would be better to include pictures or descriptions on their menu to prevent such confusion ☹️

Thanks to Burpple Beyond, we get to enjoy 2 Main Dish for the price of 1 ✌ (U.P $9.90)

The broth lacked the rich and creamy flavours of pork bone (tonkotsu). It was rather bland and diluted although the ramen noodles were done al-dente. No egg was given either while other reviews show they have an egg 🤔 The menu has no description hence we are unsure what comes with it.

Thanks to Burpple Beyond, we get to enjoy 2 Main Dish for the price of 1 ✌ (U.P $9.90)

This Sapporo miso ramen from Menya Ryu uses 3 kinds (red, white and black) of miso for a more dimensional taste. Comes with corn, bamboo shoot, ajitama egg and large slices of chashu with thick, robust noodles in traditional broth made from miso, pork bone and chicken. The chashu were tender and ajitama egg was done well with a golden and liquid yolk 》$14.80

Tonkotsu broth, chasiu, spring onions, black fungus, spicy miso, egg 》$16.80

Creamy and savoury bowl of tonkotsu broth with the usual and typical type of straight and thin noodles. The broth was rich and flavourful but it was also a little oily. The chasiu was tender soft and it comes with black fungus for the extra crunch.

Chopped chasiu, spring onions, chilli oil, bamboo shoots, leeks, sesame seeds and onsen egg 》$17

The chasiu are tender soft and nicely torched. They uses the thick and curly type of noodles which addes more chewiness/springy and resilient texture which holds more sauce on it. The addition of sesame seeds did enhance the overall fragrance.

Pardon the messy bowl of noodles coz we only realised they missed out the chasiu after mixing and tossing the egg and noodles together. The friendly staff just got their chef to add the portion of chasiu on the side. Vegetarian option is also available without chasiu at $15.

The standard came with four slices of char siew, black fungus, one whole ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg), two sheets of seaweed and I added two more slices of chashu》$6.90 + $2 Chashu

The broth was light and I wished it was thicker but the thick and succulent chashu compensated with a good balance of fats and meat. A value for money bowl of ramen located in a hawker centre.

Broth is rich by boiling pork bones for several hours. Topped with slices of cha shu and a half soft boiled egg》$12.80

Thanks @burpple for the invite and @ikurajapthomson for hosting.

Handmade ebiko prawn paste, succulent prawn dumplings and fresh big prawns served with Japan-inspired Signature Shrimp Broth and delectable noodles 》$19.90++

The savoury broth is made up of big prawns that are baked at 180°C to perfection and grinded to a fine texture, then simmered for more than eight hours with an array of ingredients.

The portion of noodles is huge that I wished they had an option for lesser noodles. It would be even better if we get to customise the texture of noodle as it feels a little too soft (I like it firm) for me. Among the trio, I prefer the dumplings which has more flavours as compared to ebiko prawn paste and prawns.

A slab of butter, sweet corn and hotate in spicy soup base. There are other soup base options like Paitan (White Pork Broth) and Miso 》$12.90