Takagi Ramen @ Ang Mo Kio

Located at the heartland of Ang Mo Kio, this small little stall sell Japanese Ramen which are affordable yet delicious.Why spend more than $10 to have a bowl of good ramen? Just try it here. Adapted to local hawker style, you just have to order, pay and collect your own food instead of them serve to you.

Condiments are all self service 

Chashu-men ($7) : Tonkotsu pork broth with extra Chashu meat. Slightly cost saving if you top up for extra chashu meat. The broth is really tasty and ramen is not overcooked. Add Ajitama for extra $1(really worth it)

Free one serving of refill, you can get

Miso Ramen ($6) - Miso flavoured ramen served with corn

Jiajiamen ($4.50) - Chinese inspired ramen, spicy braised pork serve with ramen and corns. suitable for those that prefer spicy food  

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TakagiRamenShop/

Address: 721 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, 560721

Opening Hour:  Mon - Sun

11 AM –11 PM

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Verdict 4/5

Delicious and affordable, soup broth is savoury and really give you a kick. I will try other varieties if i visit this stall again. 

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

Chef Tan-San, the first Tonkatsu Chef in Singapore, set his journey at My village at Serangoon Garden, Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen, bringing you authentic Japanese cuisine at affordable prices to the heartland.

Small but service orientated

Table setting

Potato Salad $3.90

Shoyu Ramen $10.90

Cha Shu Ramen $11.90

Tonkatsu Ramen $14.90

Ramen texture is springy, combine with different soup base for different experience

Katsu Don $12.90

Chicken katsu served with egg omelette on top of rice 

Premium Pork Loin 19.90

Just look at the pork katsu, super crispy breadcrumbs at the outside, yet moist and firm on the meat texture. The pork katsu is not oily yet very tasty. Serve with other sides like radish, cabbages and tonjiru soup (made of tonkatsu broth). What's more, roasted sesame for you to grind and add Tonkatsu sauce for extra flavour.

This set come with free flow of rice and cabbage!!! Quite worth the deal if you ask me. 

Opening Hours:

Daily 

11.30am to 3pm

6pm to10pm 

Website: hajime.com.sg

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Verdict 4/5

Good food, good service from the staff, will recommend this place to all to try out.

Ikkousha Hakata Ramen Singapore

I visited this Ramen shop during lunch time when i was in Tanjong Pagar. Reviews that i read was that Hakata Ikkousha Ramen offers to their customers authentic Tonkotsu ramen which originate  from the Hakata province in Japan.

There are 6 different type of flavoured ramen available to choose from. Tonkotsu Ramen, God Fire, Red Tonkotsu, Black Tonkotsu, Shio Tonkotsu and Miso Tonkotsu. 

Free flow egg if you visit during lunch time, plus you get to enjoy free tea too

I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra noodle!! The soup is specially good, rich and flavourable. It was made from pork bones and had simmered for many hours before using for the ramen. However, it come to the point after eating quite awhile that i feel sick of it. Mainly because the soup is too rich and thick and abit salty. 

You can also choose how well done the noodle you will like. Texture from hard or normal to soft. The pork meat slices was tender and delicious. I should have added extra topping for this. Regret!

Ta da, added 2 eggs in to enjoy my lunch!! Yum Yum

Verdict 3.5/5

Fast and good service, food is good but abit steep.

Will consider to drop by if i have extra cash to spare, but then there are lots of food in Tanjong Pagar too!  

  

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Ichi Tei Japanese Bento & Udon

Uncovering the great food that are available in Sunshine Plaza beside Victor's kitchen and Wanton mee. Ichi Tei Japanese Bento & Udon, which is located just beside  Parklane Zha Yun Tun (Wanton) Mee House offer affordable Japanese food with good quality. 

Ichi Tei Japanese Bento & Udon is a small shop that cater 5 tables of customers only, hence be prepared to wait if the shop is full or you are with more than 4 people as there won't be any table that can sit large group of customers.

From the menu, spoiled of choice from Don to udon to Sashimi that are available for ordering. However, do remember to check for the type of sashimi that are available for the day as it may differ depending on supply. 

Sides and drinks 

Sashimi Moriawase ($18) - 3 different kind of sashimi served, we have HUGE pieces of salmon, swordfish (white colour thingy that you seeon top) and clam ( the one in red which i presume). Fresh and sweet, are the 2 words that came to my mind. Spread some wasabi on the sashimi to kill off bacteria. 

Chawanmushi ($2.50) - Nice little pot of steamed egg with chicken meat and narutomaki fish cakes

Chicken Teriyaki Don ( $7.50) - This is one of the popular dish which you must order and try. The Chicken meat is grilled in the oven and this really test the skill of the chef. The top layer of the chicken was grilled to slightly charred and at the same time the meat is fully cooked and succulent. The teriyaki sauce which was then pour over the meat and seep onto the rice, making it fragrant and savory. Each bite on the  meat making me to want more!!

Thick meat chuck!!!

Tel: 91391746 

Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 8.30pm (Closed on Sun)

Verdict: 4 /5

I really love their food, the quality is high and price is pretty much affordable too compare to other Japanese restaurant that offer similar range of japanese food. Service is prompt and fast, i didnt have to wait for too long for my food.

The only concern i have should be the ventilation. Poor ventilation and i smell of food after i left that shop. Other than that, the rest met my standard.

I will definitely come back again, maybe not when i am working in my office wear. Haha

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Hanare Japanese Cafe & Restaurant - Tanjong Pagar

A flagship of Teppi Japanese Restaurant, Hanare serves Chirashi Don as one of their main dish. Located near Orchid hotel, you can find Hanare at 3rd storey of a shophouse (beside Blue Ginger). 

You can choose curry set 

or Bara Chirashi Don set

Customer can choose to opt for a Buffet Set ($19.90), or their famed Bara Chirashi Set ($17.60) which is their mini buffet where you get a bowl of Chirashi Don with unlimited servings of 4 side dishes and miso soup. The Bara Chirashi Buffer Set ($29.90) entitle you the whole buffet side dishes. I would recommend Set B if you are a big eater.

Side dishes Buffet area 

Cook your own noodle. The broth is thick and savory.

Fried prawn, fried saba, croquette and fried chicken chunks (left to right) 

Fried salmon belly!!! The meat is thick and juicy, of cos the fats play a part in it!

Mini Buffet set consist of fried salmon pieces, salad, braised salmon, edamame etc etc

Miso soup at your own helping

Highlight of the day: Chirashi Don. Loads of fish given on a bowl of rice. The fish consist of salmon, tuna, clam and roe. All the ingredients are marinated and taste savory and fresh. Mix abit of wasabi  to further enhance the taste.  

You would be having warm rice with cold sashimi, such a wonderful combination.

Verdict: 4 /5

The prices is very affordable consider that it comes with the buffet and chirashi don. The food fare pretty good and i have no complaint on the chirashi don. However due to its small capacity, it is unable to cater for too many customers.

Address: 99B Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088520, Level 3 

(Walk 7 mins from Tanjong Pagar Mrt exit A towards Orchid Hotel, beside Blue Ginger) 

Tel: +65 6222 1976

Opening Hours: 12pm – 2:30pm, 6:30pm – 10:00pm (Mon-Sat, Closed Sun)

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