Marukin Ramen Tokyo @ Scotts Square

Marukin Ramen is a Tokyo based ramen chain in the ever increasing number of ramen restaurants in Singapore. In contrast to serving its signature Hakata style ramen made from pork broth, this local chain opts for a chicken stock for its soup base. Chicken Chasyu is also the main ingredients instead of Pork Chasyu here.

The four types of soup based available at the Singapore chain are Shoyu Chicken White Soup, Shio Chicken White Soup, Miso Chicken White Soup, Shoyu Chicken Clear Soup.

Shoyu Nori Tama Ramen 4.2/5

Shoyu Nori Tama Ramen 4.2/5

The Shoyo Nori Tama Ramen ($12.90) comes with a perfect combination of Chicken Chasyu and Nitamago, topped with Kikurage mushrooms, Green Onion, toasted Nori seaweed and a dash of sesame seeds. The savory light brown broth mix of soy sauce combined with their homemade chicken soup has intenese flavour and not as oily as those pork broth.

Unique to other ramen is the use of Chicken Chasyu instead of Pork Chasyu. The chicken meat was surprisingly tender and flavourful. It was really good.

Tori-Zukushi Donburi 4.2/5

Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish consist of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered togther and served over rice. The Tori-Zukushi Donburi ($11.90) is served with homemade special sauce with Chicken Chasyu, Chicken Meat Balls, Chicken Wing, Nitamago, Spring Onions, Shredded Nori and Steamed Rice.

Gyoza 2.5/5

The Gyoza (5 for $5.90) is handmade with freshly marinated minced chicken and shredded vegetables. It was crispy on the outside, juicy and succulent on the inside.  Unfortunately the filling was a tad salty and I didn't finish them.


Marukin Ramen Tokyo
Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
#B1-11/12
Singapore 228209
Webiste: http://www.maru-kin.co.jp/
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Scotts Square. Journey time about 5 minutes.

Loui's NY Pizza Parlor @ Universal Studio Singapore

I was at Universal Studio Singapore a couple of weeks ago. The entertaining and fun day with all the walks, rides and sun sure made one hungry. Heard a bit of Loui's NY Pizza Parlor and decided to check out the place since it is probably one of the cheaper options in Universal Studio Singapore.

(Photo taken with Canon IXUS 120IS )

Lasagna 4/5

Loui's NY Pizza Parlor is a cafeteria concept restaurant. Instead of table serving, customers take the food they require from the counter and pay at the cashier.

The first item I picked up was the Lasagna ($9.30). It was selling like hot cakes so like typical Singaporean I also got myself a piece to try. The generous tomato sauce serving already got me excited and they even have a creamy sauce over it.

Magarita Pizza 4/5

Pepperoni Pizza 4/5

Of course I have to try the pizza here. I ordered a slice of Magarita ($9) and Pepperoni ($9) Pizza each. Each slice is as big as the plate. The thin crust pizza was really quite good.


Loui's NY Pizza Parlor
Universal Studio Singapore
Resort World Singapore
8 Sentosa Gateway
Nearest MRT:

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 6pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Exit station to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Waterfront station. Alight at Waterfront station and walk to Universal Studio Singapore. Journey time about 15 mins.