Menya Kokoro @ 100 AM Mall - Launches ‘Super’ Ebi Mazesoba and Ramen this National Day

In conjunction with the National Day celebrations, Menya Kokoro introduces two new creations that pay homage to one of our local favourites - Prawn Noodles!

'Super' Ebi Ramen 4/5

The 'Super' Ebi Ramen ($15.80/$17.80) comes with a pure prawn broth blended with rich tonkotsu soup and homemade chilli paste for a touch of spice. The portion is generous, even for a regular bowl. Mine came brimming with de-shelled prawns, aburi chashu slices and crunchy Sakura Ebi Crumbs.

The ebi broth is done by simmering for over four hours before blending it with the Japanese - style pork bone broth. Glossy with an appetising red hue, the soup exuded a rich umami essence that spoke an excellent depth of prawn flavour. As the base is Menya's tonkotsu soup, this 'Super' Ebi soup boasts a rich consistency and unctuous mouthfeel, elevating it from a regular prawn noodles soup.

‘Super’ Ebi Mazesoba 4/5

'Super' Ebi Mazesoba ($15.80/$17.80) is a broth-less ramen variant that delivers a tantalising combination of flavours and textures. Each bowl is topped with two juicy de-shelled prawns, chopped fresh garlic, shredded seaweed, beansprouts, spring onions and an oozy onsen egg, brought together by a punchy rich ebi sauce.

Resembling a bowl of chilli prawn noodles, there was a heightened sense of satisfaction from the chewy thin and flat noodles handmade in-store daily from Japanese wholewheat. The thick-cut cubed aburi chashu gave a substantial meaty texture to the noodles, and the experience that the crunchy sakura ebi crumbs brought to the noodles was reminiscent of that of pork lard. On the table, you will find a housemade kombu vinegar, and drops of it into your noodles provide an uplifting tang that adds a delightful twist to the flavour profile.

Available in the month of August only. From 7 to 20 Aug 2023, enjoy 50% off on the second order of either ‘Super’ Ebi Mazesoba or ‘Super’ Ebi Ramen, exclusively available for dine-in at Suntec (#03-313), 100AM (#02-10), and Plaza Singapura (#B2-53).

Words and photos by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Menya Kokoro
100 AM Mall
100 Tras Street
#02-10
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 62353386
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 1100am - 3pm, 5pm - 930pm
Fri-Sun: 11am - 930pm

Direction: 1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards Gopeng Street and turn into Tras Street. Walk to Amara Hotel. Journey time about 5 minutes.[Map]

Honbo @ CHIJMES - Hong Kong's Homegrown Award Winning Burger Joint Opens In Singapore

Honbo, the award-winning home-grown burger joint hailing from Hong Kong, has arrived at CHIJMES with its first overseas outpost in Singapore. Serving American-style burgers crafted in-house by hand, Honbo's rendition uses its own imported corn-fed USDA Double Gold Beef directly from Wisconsin, USA, and paired with house-made potato milk buns, sauces and toppings. Notably, the potato milk buns are made from a patented all-natural exclusive recipe developed with renowned artisanal baker Eric Kayser, using only hand-mashed potatoes prepared in-house.

HONBO 1.5 4.5/5

Each patty is made with beef ground fresh daily in-house and only smashed on a flattop griddle upon order. The menu offers 2 types of patties - crispy (which is smashed thin patties) and thick. The HONBO Burger ranges from a single crispy patty all the way to four patties, with HONBO 1.5 ($23) being the most popular. It has three crispy patties, cheese, pickles, onion, and house sauce. Sourced from 36-month-old Holstein and Angus breed cattle that is valued for its deeper depth of flavour, the beef patty undeniably stood out with tantalising beefy notes. The fluffy potato buns were stars in their own right, with a tasty buttery crust and could hold their shape even under the weight of the ingredients. I love how the sharp and acidic raw onions and pickles cut through the richness with a tang.

The Gold Standard 4.2/5

The thick patty is showcased in the style of a basic Hamburger ($15) of a single thick beef patty, followed by a Cheeseburger range of single, double and The Gold Standard ($28). We had The Gold Standard, a double Cheeseburger with additional Applewood smoked bacon, complemented with pickles, onion, lettuce, and house sauce. While this was just as scrumptious with added freshness from the lettuce, I prefer the Honbo 1.5 as it offers an ideal bun-to-patty ratio.

To amp up the Honbo experience, try your burgers with the exclusively developed hot Flagrant Smash Sauce.

Scallop Burger 3.8/5

Limited for 3 months only, the Scallop Burger ($26) is an interesting option, comprising sashimi grade Hokkaido scallops dressed with Honbo's own piquant wasabi Pico De Gallo concoction. This was delectable with juicy scallops, but I prefer my burger to be more indulgent and sinfully delicious, like the above!

Chilli Fries 3.8/5

Sweet Potato Fries 3.8/5

For sides, the Chili Fries ($15) is highly raved for its robust chilli topping, which is for sale too! My all-time favourite Sweet Potato Fries ($8) took on a different look with a thick cut and a sugary crust. This unexpected touch of sweetness provided a delightful contrast to the savoury notes of the burgers, making them even more irresistible. I reckon they will be great with the chilli topping too.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Honbo
CHIJMES
30 Victoria Street
#01-09
Singapore 187996
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line), Bras Basah (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Cut across Raffles City Shopping Centre to Bras Basah Road. At the junction of Bras Basah Road and North Bridge Road, cross the road to Chijmes. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Bras Basah MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk southwards towards Victoria Road. At the junction of Bras Basah Road and Victoria Road, cross the junction to Chijmes. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]