RAMEN NAGI: Opens First Concept Store with Truffle King Ramen!

Truffle fans rejoice! Ramen Nagi is bringing back their Truffle King Ramen that will only be available at the newly opened RAMEN NAGI CONCEPT STORE in BGC for a limited time (until December). RAMEN NAGI is one of my favorite go-to ramen joints in Manila, known for their rich and bolder flavors where you can … Continue reading RAMEN NAGI: Opens First Concept Store with Truffle King Ramen!

TSUTA RAMEN MANILA: Is it better than Ramen Nagi or Ippudo?

The first Michelin-starred Ramen in Tokyo by Master Chef Onishi Yuki has finally opened its doors in the Philippines! Tsuta originated from Chef Yuki’s ancestral family name and from the strong belief that Ramen is the “noodles of which Japan can boast to the world.” He actually prefers to use the term Soba, which literally means “Japanese … Continue reading TSUTA RAMEN MANILA: Is it better than Ramen Nagi or Ippudo?

TSUTA: The First Michelin Star Ramen that totally deserves it.

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Read first: TSUTA RAMEN MANILA: Is it better than Ramen Nagi or Ippudo?  https://awesm.pl/tsutaramenmanila Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles was the first Ramen Restaurant to ever win a Michelin Star in 2015.   Master Chef and Owner Onishi Yuki opened Tsuta in Sugamo, Tokyo back in January 2012 to rave reviews, having won multiple awards and praises from ramen lovers … Continue reading TSUTA: The First Michelin Star Ramen that totally deserves it.

KICHITORA: Paitan Ramen Zenbu no Se and Tan Tan Mien! @KichitoraPH

KICHITORA is a ramen chain concept by Filipino and Japanese partners, which opened its first branch in Shibuya, Tokyo and subsequently in SM Megamall about a year ago. Just recently, they opened another branch in Glorietta 5. The name “Kichitora” literally means “Lucky Tiger”. I often ask foodies what their favorite ramen is and Kichitora … Continue reading KICHITORA: Paitan Ramen Zenbu no Se and Tan Tan Mien! @KichitoraPH

RAMEN DAISHO: Ukokkei Ramen without the Drama :)

RAMEN DAISHO offers ramen that may not only be familiar in name but also in taste.  Daisho comes from a coined word meaning dai=”big”, sho=”fly” or “fly high”. Their ukokkei (“Silkie” chicken) ramen recipe is the same recipe bought by the Ukokkei Ramen Ron owners years ago from Japanese Master ChefFunatsu Yasuhiko, helping start the ramen craze here … Continue reading RAMEN DAISHO: Ukokkei Ramen without the Drama 🙂

RAMEN NAGI “BUTAO”: Gourmet Ramen now in Manila! @SMAuraPremier

RAMEN NAGI offers a gourmet version of ramen that is hailed as the best in Tokyo. It has been awarded the top spot in the National Ramen of the Year Competitions for the last two years (2011 and 2012). In Hongkong, the Ramen Nagi franchise is known as BUTAO, after its popular signature ramen, which Filipinos line … Continue reading RAMEN NAGI “BUTAO”: Gourmet Ramen now in Manila! @SMAuraPremier

TAMPOPO たんぽぽ Philippines: Deluxe Black Pig Shabu Ramen and Top Grade Black Pig Tonkatsu! @tampopo_ph

TAMPOPO is a ramen and tonkatsu specialty store founded by Takaaki Takagi in Singapore. Takagi is best known for starting Tonkichi, one of Singapore’s best Tonkatsu Restaurants. The name Tampopo, which literally means “dandelion”, is inspired by the 1985 Japanese “Ramen Western” film of the same name.   The Philippine franchise, owned by George Huang, … Continue reading TAMPOPO たんぽぽ Philippines: Deluxe Black Pig Shabu Ramen and Top Grade Black Pig Tonkatsu! @tampopo_ph

IKKORYU FUKUOKA RAMEN Philippines’ Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen! @ikkoryuph

IKKORFYU FUKUOKA RAMEN is a Tonkotsu ramen from Yamagoya Ramen of Japan, which has been around since 1970, specializing in Chikuho noodles. Their original store in Manila is in the East Wing of Shangri-La Mall, and a bigger branch has opened in SM Aura. Check out our Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen experience:  The Best of Edsa … Continue reading IKKORYU FUKUOKA RAMEN Philippines’ Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen! @ikkoryuph

RAMEN SANTOUKA PHILIPPINES: Legendary Hokkaido Ramen now in Manila!

 1/15/2014 UPDATE: KATSU SORA’s Premium Iberico Tonkatsu x RAMEN SANTOUKA’s Shin-Aji Motsu Ramen! RAMEN SANTOUKA is one of the best ramen franchises originating from Hokkaido, north of Japan. It is named after a famous poet’s pen name — Santōka Taneda — and is the latest restaurant to join the Ramen Craze in Manila. For their soft … Continue reading RAMEN SANTOUKA PHILIPPINES: Legendary Hokkaido Ramen now in Manila!

RAMEN YUSHOKEN: Guide to the Best Ramen House in the South!

Foodies agree that RAMEN YUSHOKEN is one of the BEST RAMENS in the south. YUSHO means Champion and KEN means House and its ramen recipe is based on Koji Tashiro’s, a ramen champion considered as the son of Japan’s Ramen God – Yamagishi Kazuo.  We celebrated my younger brother Rommel’s birthday here and decided to order all … Continue reading RAMEN YUSHOKEN: Guide to the Best Ramen House in the South!