Ichiran – Popular Japanese Ramen Restaurant Makes a Stop in Singapore!

The famous Fukuoka ramen restaurant has finally made its way to Singapore! For a limited time from 3rd October to 20th October, Ichiran will be serving their famous ramen at a pop up store in Takashimaya. And only 700 bowls of ramen will be dished out daily. Ichiran will be selling their New York Limited instant ramen which comes with just spring onions, kikurage mushrooms (wood ear mushrooms), their Original Spicy Red Seasoning, and noodles. There will be no eggs or meat unfortunately. Still, this does not deter fans from queuing even before the mall opens. Even though we were there quite early ourselves, we had to wait for a good one hour before we could try the famous ramen.

You can enjoy your ramen at the standing area or in the Ramen Focus Booths, which is a replica of the original booths at a typical Ichiran restaurant. Ichiran believes in providing their customers with an experience that’s as authentic as possible.

Each bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen retails at $12. Even though it’s supposed to be a bowl of instant ramen, it looked like restaurant-quality ramen. The specialty tonkotsu (pork bone) broth was thick, rich, and oily. Every spoonful I took was full of umami.

If the amount of spicy seasoning isn’t enough for you, you can add more with the individual chilli powder packs. Boy, does the seasoning pack a punch. The spiciness will linger at the back of your throat, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself coughing a little to clear your throat.

If you don’t feel like having the ramen right there and then, you can take home a box of three packs of instant ramen($35). Only 200 boxes are available each day. They also sell their Original Spicy Red Seasoning($16/per can). To purchase these, you’ll have to join the queue.

So, if you’re a huge fan of Ichiran, or if you’ve never had a taste of the world famous ramen, hurry over for a taste of it before they’re gone! Just be prepared for a crazy long queue!

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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