Ramen Kanbe @ Empire Damansara (Updated – Closed Down)

April 24, 2015 Choi Yen 4 comments

I had a ramen date with Jenn and Leo at Ramen Kanbe a few weeks ago after didn’t see each other for quite some times. It was a great catch up indeed, laughters and gossips throughout our dinner.

Ramen Kanbe, a Kobe style Japanese ramen featuring shoyu (soy sauce) base which is much different with the mainstream tonkatsu broth ramen that widely available in Malaysia. Tucked away at a secluded corner at Empire Damansara, right behind Epique Coffee, a landmark for you locate Ramen Kanbe.

Pushed the glass door and were greeted by their staffs enthusiastically.The restaurant exuded a comfortable vibe partnered with clean and simple setting. Tables and chair placed on both sides and a long communal table in the middle.

Some enticing food photos plastered on the walls that whet your appetite even before your ordering.

Green Tea (RM 3.00), Lemon Tea (RM 5.00) and Red Milk Tea (RM 5.00)

Karaage (RM 10.00)

A simple dish which is almost impossible to resist the temptation! The Japanese style fried boneless chicken was tender and crispy with an exceptionally addictive flavors thanks to the special house blend marinade. One portion is definitely not enough!

Gyoza (RM 10.00)

Pan-seared Gyoza, crispy on the one side and soft on the other side. Filled with juicy spring onions and minced meat, another must order starter at Ramen Kanbe.

Charsiu Ramen (RM 21.00)

This house signature ramen featuring well cooked noodle were submerged in light broth which was flavoured by long hours boiling of vegetables and chicken bones. Mixture of two kinds of authentically brewed soy sauce, high quality kelp from Hokkaido and salt was added too for a good umami flavor. Crowned with not 1 or 2 but 7 tender pieces of charsiu which is definitely more than generous.

Charsiu (RM 4.00 for 3 pieces) and Boiled Egg (RM 3.00)

If the charsiu in your bowl of ramen still cannot satisfy your craving, ala carte topping is available too! I like the perfectly done boiled egg with oozing goodness.

Wantan Ramen (RM 21.00)

Prefer more varieties for your ramen? Try this version with charsiu and wonton topping.

Spicy Ramen (RM 21.00)

Appeared in crimson red hue and topped with minced meat and chives. It might look fiery but the broth was mild in spiciness with subtle hint of sourness which very appetizing to the palate. A good choice if you found the shoyu soup base is too light for your liking.

Reimen (RM 21.00)

It’s a colourful plate of cold ramen consisted of julienned omlet, black fungus, lettuce and shredded Charsiu crowned with pickled ginger. The cooked to al-dente ramen was dressed in soy based sauce with subtle hint of wasabi, slightly zing to perk up your appetite.

Tenshin Han-Rice (RM 15.00)

Ramen Kanbe do offers small selection of rice dishes and this visually appealing omurice looks alike undoubtedly your good choice if you can’t live without rice 😛

The fluffy and plump steamed Japanese rice was wrapped under the fragrant fried egg with spring onions and wood ear fungus. Drenched in special house made gravy which provided adequate moist to the overall dish.

Verdict: If you find the usual Tonkatsu soup base ramen is too heavy, give this Shoyu ramen a try! Don’ forget to order their Karaage, I tell ya you will regret if you don’t, LOL