Monday, May 08, 2023

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, Centrepoint

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, Centrepoint

Finally tried Menbaka's Fire Ramen (#01-53/54/55/56 The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road). Disappointing.


Was intrigued by their matcha beer so we got one. The pic above is from their social media if anyone's confused.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, matcha beer

What happened to the head? To be fair, there's definitely matcha in it and the light sweetness made it easy drinking. I actually wouldn't mind getting this again.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, fire ramen

Social media pictures of the fire ramen again looked good. I was looking forward to all the negi I saw.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, fire ramen

The reality was just sad. Portions of the negi was pathetic. Couldn't even really taste them. There's a faint smokiness in the broth that felt like it was...half developed. Maybe that's the flavour they were going for. Personally, it was boring, too greasy and immediately made me want to go back to Sanpoutei again. Noodle texture was...meh.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, ebi fire ramen

The ebi fire ramen was marginally better with the prawn flavour. Again, too greasy.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, ajitama fungus corn

I think the ajitama was okay. At this point, I have lost all regard for them as a ramen-ya so interest had plummeted rock bottom.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, tori karaage

Their black tori karaage was pretty good though. Nice crunch on a dry exterior and the meat was moist. I could come back for this and the matcha beer.

Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, Centrepoint
Fire Ramen & Izakaya by Menbaka, Centrepoint

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