Kanbe Ramen @ 163 Retail Park

I remember this visit was on the weekend right before we celebrated Chinese New Year because we met hubby’s colleague who was busy with her last minute shopping at Jaya Grocer. 😛 

We visit this 163 Retail Park quite frequent, the perpetual queue and the full house scene are the common phenomenon here at Kanbe Ramen. There was no queue on that day, so we took the opportunity to try out this popular Hakata style Tonkotsu Ramen restaurant.

 

From the moment you spot the bold red lanterns and traditional noren curtain at the entrance, you know you’re in for something legit. Step inside the restaurant, it’s all warm wood, from the ramen bar, banquette seating and the partitioned wooden seats. The space is occupied by the dining area as well as the open kitchen, sparingly decorated with red Noren curtains and framed Japanese calligraphy artworks.  

 

The staff welcomed the arrival of the customers in a lighthearted way – short drum hit.

 

Kanbe Ramen offers the most condiments that I’ve ever seen in a Ramen restaurant, which included the usual Shichimi tōgarashi and the fried garlic, as well as the special Spicy Miso Paste, Karashi Takana (spiced mustard leaves), Karashi Moyashi (bean sprouts with sesame and grated garlic) and fish infused oil.

 

How to enjoy tour bowl of Ramen.

 

The 100% pork bone soup base is simmered for 48 hours and the Tonkotsu is used to combine with other ingredients to churn out eight types of flavoured broth as shown above.   

 

Customers can customize their bowl of noodle by filling in the preference of each ingredient on the order sheet.

Other than Ramen, the menu features nibbles like assorted fried stuff such as Karaage, Pork Croquette, Brussel Sprouts Cheese Katsu and Ebi Fritters. Also in the menu are Mapo Tofo, Edamame, Potato Salad, Buta Kakuni, as well as several choices of rice bowls (Stir Fried Pork belly, Stewed Pork Belly and Simmered Chashu).

 

Black Oolong Tea was on the house.

 

Kanbe Tonkotsu Ramen – Kuro (RM34.00)

If you love your ramen creamy, punchy, and soul-hugging, Kanbe Ramen’s version got your name on it.

The slow-cooked pork bone broth that’s simmered to creamy perfection, with the addition of black garlic oil which every spoonful delivered layers of umami and roasted complexity. The slices of pork belly were tender with just enough fat to melt, and the rich black garlic oil added a smoky depth that lifted the entire bowl. That mountain of chili powder? A bold, beautiful punch that warmed me right up without overwhelming the flavours.

  

Kanbe Tonkotsu Ramen – Goma (RM34.00)

As a Goma (sesame) lover, I couldn’t resist to get a taste of this uncommon broth of roasted sesame pork bone soup. 

The broth was luxuriously creamy with layers of umami and nuttiness, the kind that clings to your lips and makes you sip slower just to savour it longer. That dollop of Kanbe’s secret sauce added a mild spiciness and complexity to the broth. I opted for hard noodles which really held up till the last bite. However, I must admit that I felt a bit cloying when I tried to drink the thick soup at the end of the meal. LOL

 

Verdict: Kanbe Ramen indeed delivers exactly what every ramen lover craves: deep, rich broth, springy noodles, and those extra condiments for a change of the soup flavour.

 

Kanbe Ramen

GF-08, 163 Retail Park, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Operating hours: 11.00am to 9.30pm daily

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanberamen/

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PL.08.0 Park Level, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX,

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Operating hours: 11.00am to 9.30pm daily

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