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03 August 2011

RamenPlay.. Just Play, don't be serious.

Tried their Sanpou ramen previously (ard Nov when it just opened at J8) but was not wowed. Since that was supposed to be their best ramen, i never returned.

While i agree that the small slice of pork cheek was soft and melt-in-your-mouth, i din like the noodles and the soup, which i felt is even more impt in a bowl of ramen.

Since i had been sick for a few days now n craving only for soupy foods n an insatiable appetite for ramen, decided to try them again.

Ordered a Tebasaki Ramen and a green salad.

The ramen came before the salad. Which made me slightly pissed. Appetizers are called appetizers for a reason.



Waited abt 3mins, my salad finally arrived looking pretty and fresh.


I like the bit of ebiko placed on the egg yolk and the light Japanese sauce gently giving some omph to the crispy fresh lettuce. A-third into the salad, there are no more sauce and the greens started to taste too raw.

So, i pulled the bowl of awaiting ramen twds me. Which, had become slightly cold by now.

I dived into the soup first, as usual to taste the soup at its best.

I let out a sigh, and worked through the rest in the bowl in a "i knew it" mood.

The soup tasted "instant" unlike most other tonkutsu soups that boasts of character after being brewed for hours.

RamenPlay provides condiments for u to spice up your ramen. And i understand why it is sooo necessary.



It tasted almost bland, and i really don't like the noodles. The acidic taste was strong, noodles not firm to the bite.

The garlic chips were unlike those at Ajisen which are crispy n aromatic. These although looks pretty in its golden colour, stucks into your teeth n not crispy at all!


The braised chicken wing was nice, just like those my mom makes. The onsen tamago was the saving grace, with the yolk molten n lovely.

While i like the decor and peaceful ambience, it is not sufficient to make me return.


Overall rating: 3.5/10
Damage: $12 per pax


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