Umami Boru

This late-night ramen joint (ideal for rainy night respites!) is the brainchild of meat maestros Beard Brothers. Choose from three types of ramen available – Beef Ramen (RM22), Chicken Ramen (RM18) and Seafood Ramen (RM20). The former comes highly recommended, featuring tender beef bacon and springy noodles swimming in a savoury 12-hour beef ramen broth served alongside a jammy egg. The seafood version highlights flavours closer to home that's almost lemak-like. Ps. They share the space with Beard Brothers' other project – a deli that offers the same delicious beef sandwiched between rye bread.

The chicken on the other hand sees slightly similar broth as the beef but a touch lighter. Gotta hand it to these guys for always nailing the egg!

Seafood broth reminds me of Nyonya laksa with creamy coconut milk – not a bad thing! Has a hint of sweetness too from the seafood. It’s a toss between this and the beef for me. Only gripe is the number of small prawns in the bowl given the price.

Opened by the same guys behind Beard Brothers (it’s next door), the concept here is late night ramen. The only serve three types (seafood, chicken and beef) and I opted for the latter as that’s what the guys are famous more. Very beefy broth with thick noodles and tender beef bacon. I like it but also find it overly salty for me. But tasty!