Overall, we enjoyed the two ramen bowls here and would return again to try their other offerings.
We had the Shiro (ori) and Koro (squid ink) – the tonkotsu broth – supposedly boiled for 36 hours or more – for both were hearty, full-bodied and packed with flavour and depth – definitely not for the faint-hearted. For RM31.20 you get 2 sizable slabs of chashu, an egg, fungus, seaweed and spring onion – in other words, the works, including a cup of oolong tea. It’s RM39 for Tsukemen which has chewier, denser noodles.
This is undeniably a great bowl of ramen. You don’t get ginormous queues like Kanbe does if the food isn’t extraordinary. Every bowl is crafted by the person ordering it. The other ramen shops I’ve been to only allow you to choose what type of flavoured oil you want, and most times there are only about four options! Kanbe, however, allows for all sorts of adjustments, many of which do not require an extra surcharge. I love the additional freebies, like the bottomless veggies and tea. The tea is a small touch but makes a difference. Drinking plain water with ramen just doesn’t taste as good.
With its considerable portions, affordable prices, and tasty food, I think Kodawari Menya is a great place for a casual dining experience. I certainly think the drive here is worth it to get my udon fix once in awhile!
♥Verdict: A good place for udon, the rice bowl was the only miss of this meal. I think I’ll just stick to udon next time, hehe (*´∇｀*)
Verdict: A good place for udon, the rice bowl was the only miss of this meal. I think I’ll just stick to udon next time, hehe (*´∇｀*)
None of the ramen really appealed to us except for the Gekihara Ramen @ RM18. It’s supposed to be an ultra-spicy ramen but the spiciness is actually just right. If the noodle gets any spicier I don’t think it would taste very nice.
1 review of Ramen Izakaya Kazushi "This place has one of the best chicken curry katusu don i've ever had in KL!!! I always ask for extra curry sauce as I like my rice soaked in curry. A great place for lunch (try their value-for-money lunch sets)…
SLURP. Delicious. A generous portion noodles, soup, seaweed, ginger, tamago, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
If you love tonkatsu and are willing to spend a bit more, Tonkatsu by Ma Maison does have great pork and you can eat your money’s worth with all the free refills on the side dishes. The pork tonkatsu at other Japanese restaurants in the area, such as Daruma Syokudo, are not at the same level of quality. Personally, though, I’ve realised that I just don’t crave tonkatsu ever, so Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is too pricey for a dish I’m indifferent over.
This restaurant has only been open for a year and a half, but this place has quickly gained popularity. It boasted a consistently full house during our visit. The food is very good but also great value, evidenced by all the single men that came in to eat alone on a Friday night. How very Japan!
Verdict: Portion was slightly smaller than usual and the exclusion of Ajitama as default toppings for Ramen is rather unacceptable for me. Taste wise, the Ramen at Ken Shin-Ryu definitely scored up to my expectation, if I had to comment, it would be the Tonkotsu broth which was kind of too thick for me.
Generally, there’s good ramen to be had here. I’ve conceded there’s no ‘best bowl of ramen’ as it all depends on personal preference. Some may like a more full-bodied broth, or perhaps lighter, different kind of noodles or other details. If I’m in the vicinity, this is where I’ll go for a bowl of ramen to savour the great quality, well-made textured noodles.
CLASSIC BURGER- CHICKEN/BEEF (MYR 17) Homemade patty with signature sauce and cheese. Each bites feels mouthful and satisfyingly sinful with well-textured inhouse made meat patty. This version by Hachi Bakery allows me to savour the grubs worry-free as no other unnecessary fats addition are included except real and raw ingredients used in producing it genuincely. Hence, it’s really juicy and delightful in its own way.
In summary, we really enjoyed our meal here! We found the meat to be fresh and wonderfully marinated and enjoyed the many free condiments, vegetables and sauces that come with it.
Verdict:To be honest, I wouldn’t say Menzo Japanese Ramen is my favourite ramen place but certainly worth trying.
Classic Pork Broth Ramen @ RM 21 as the pork broth that had cook more than 15 hours. Love the solid taste of it. Flavourful with pork bone and ramen texture is just right.
A place where you grill your own seafood with a mini grill provided. Diners can enjoy meals alongside glasses of sake or beer. A great Izakaya experience where you can eat the food at their best, be it sashimi, grilled or stewed.
如果想找个比较特别的地方喝喝酒、吃吃海鲜，不妨到Solaris这家新开的居酒屋，真的很有日本feel捏！
In summary, there were a couple of hits and misses with the food we had. In hindsight I would have probably skipped the boiled clam (too salty), assorted yakitori (better pick your own combination) and scallop. That said, despite being more expensive, this was still a more satisfying meal than what we had at The Fat Fish.
BBQ Pork Bento (RM 16.50) is assembled with BBQ Pork, Seasoned Egg, Macaroni Salad and Japanese Pickles. It isn’t exactly cheap on price, but it is filling and good as a bento
Verdict: We love Ichikakuya Yokohama Iekei Ramen! Soup is really nice, better if they could give more. Summergirl likes the gyoza but Summerkid doesn’t, personal taste maybe
For a place that’s flooded with Korean BBQ, it’s nice to see a nice yakiniku joint such as Yazawa BBQ Dining at Solaris Mont Kiara. In fact, we always noticed groups of Japanese eating here whenever we passed by the restaurant – that’s always a good sign.
I think I have developed a crush on my bowl of pork soup ramen here and it definitely worth to splurge a little more for the great quality food!
Ramen wise, I think Nagasaki Champon will remain as our favorite here. But we are definitely pleased to know that Taiko makes a mean Japanese rice as well. Other dishes we’d recommend include gyoza, Buta Kakuni, sashimi and sushi as well. Their set lunches are priced from RM18.90 onward and is served with a complimentary side dish like mixed sushi, gyoza and saba. They are a steal considering the serving size, quality of food and location.
Reasons to visit Sushi & Spice by WTF: tasty vegan recipes; food choices that are both good for your health and that of the environment; the team cater to requests for no onion and garlic, Jain and gluten-free diets as well as different spice levels. No mock meat.
