Volcano Ramen

Those were the days where I was demanding for some good ramen after watching "The Ramen Girl" movie. I attempted some in various places that aren't worth blogging for. After a while I remembered a place where I once had a good ramen, Ajisen. Though they don't seemed like those authentic Japanese restaurants that serves their foods in original flavours, they did satisfy me enough.

Spicy Cha-Shu Ramen

Volcano Ramen

A said that the spicy cha-shu ramen was really spicy and hot, but I can't quite agree with him as it's not comparable with my volcano ramen. I think that's where they got the name; it's very spicy that you thought you'll blow up, just like a volcano. For someone who could bear spiciness like me, it's very refreshing afterwards, giving the body another source of energy. It does leave you a hot stomach though, so beware.

We had some chicken karaage as the side. Oh, I really love theirs. Very crispy with not too overly thick coating, the chicken was rich in flavour.

They serve very big portion of ramen that even a big eater like me couldn't even finish them. So much noodles and soup was really filling.

Ajisen
Takashimaya Department Store
B210-2 (basement 2)
Tel: 6732 4873

Akashi

I'm a big fan of Japanese foods. Somehow they just attracted me in any way: the taste, the variations and most importantly, the presentations. Akashi, being one of my Japanese restaurant satisfy all of the above categories. Greeted by the friendly waitresses in kimonos, we walked to our accustomed seats and start ordering..

Today, I opted for a change. Instead of getting the usual set meal, I gave the soft-shell crab maki a chance to prove themselves. And they don't disappoint me, at all. I really like the way the coated the rice: with seasoned seaweed. It gives that extra taste to the crispy soft shell-crab. Dipped in the soy sauce with a little wasabi, they're easily became a stealer. I finished them all, with no trace.

We shared a plate of pan-fried gyoza as an additional side. It was in petite portion and the pork filling taste rather usual, though the thin skin may have given them a little credit.

A had the beef yakiniku set. It came with a bowl of rice, miso soup, side salad and a dessert (fruit). It's very tasty without being too salty and I quite like it, despite the fact that I don't fancy any meals with beef that much.

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I was too full for any dessert but I took a glimpse at their dessert menu earlier, and all that they have are fruits and ice creams. The flavour? Apart from the usual, they have black sesame, sweet potato and pumpkin! I wonder what they're taste like..

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Akashi

290 Orchard Road

#B1-01 The Paragon

Singapore 235859

Tel: 6735 8887