Reddy's Comfort Food - Ippudo

Ippudo. The name synonymous with a good hearty bowl of ramen - where there is just that little something extra and something different that is so addictive, and it makes me drool myself silly at the very thought. Ippudo was founded in 1985, in what is called the "Ramen Capital of Hakata", by Mr Shigemi Kawahara. Fast forward to present day, Ippudo have since flourished to over 80 stores in Japan alone and about 40 more worldwide. In my opinion, what sets apart one bowl of ramen to the other is nothing but the broth. At Ippudo, the color of the broth seems about the same as everywhere else, but the taste? Oh, the exquisite taste! There is so much depth and aroma to each spoonful, which can only be possible with meticulous and painstakingly time consuming extracting of all the wonderful goodness from hours of boiling of bones and meat (basically that's what I understand from making ramen broth, haha). Ippudo was then my favourite ramen joint, is currently still my favourite ramen joint, and probably will remain as THE favourite ramen joint for some time to come.

Appetiser of Goma Q (Chilled Cucumber) @ $6.00

Be prepared to wait. Can sometimes take 30 minutes or more, depending of the size of the crowd. In the meantime, feel free to browse the menu to decide how much you would like to stuff yourself with.

Open concept kitchen's all the rage now.

So simple yet so good!

Ippudo at Mandarin Gallery

Succulent prawn cutlet bun (sorry can't remember the price, shall visit them again for pricing!). Having tried the pork version, it was time to sink my teeth into this. Delicious, as with everything else here. Spoken like a true blue fan.

Shiromaru Tamago @ $18.00, al dente noodles in the original tonkatsu broth. Sorry the Black Fungus is missing from the picture, ate it before realizing customary "before-eat-picture" was not taken! Haha.

Each portion comes with a luscious slice of pork belly. For those who prefer a tinge of spice, feel free to add some chilli powder for that bit of heat.

Ippudo Singapore

Currently 7 outlets around our LittleRedDot.

Mandarin Gallery (featured in our write up above)

333A Orchard Road, #04-02/03/04,

Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897

Tel : +65 6235 2797

Opening Hours :

Monday - Saturday : 11.00am - 11.00pm (Last order at 10.00pm)

Sunday : 11.00am - 10.00pm (Last order at 9.00pm)

Mohamed Sultan
207 River Valley Road, #01-55/56 (Along Mohamed Sultan Road)
Tel : +65 6887 5315

Opening Hours :
Monday - Thursday : 11.30am - 3.00pm (Last order at 2.30pm), 
5.30pm - Midnight (Last order at 11.00pm)

Friday - Saturday : 11.30am - 3.00pm (Last order at 2.30pm)
5.30pm - 2.00am (Last order at 1.00am)

Sunday : 11.30am - 11.00pm (Last order at 10.00pm)

Westgate
3 Gateway Drive, #03-03 Westgate
Singapore 608532
Tel : +65 6465 9308

Opening Hours :
11.00am - 10.00pm (Last order at 9.00pm)


Shaw Centre / Bar Ippudo 
1 Scotts Road, #04-22/23
Singapore 228208
Tel : +65 6235 2547

Opening Hours :
11.30am - 10.00pm (Last order at 9.00pm)

Ippudo Express
12 Marina View, #02-01 Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Tel : +65 6884 9952

Opening Hours :
Monday - Friday : 9.00am - 9.00pm

65 Airport Boulevard, #02-K3 Changi Airport T3 (Departure/Transit Lounge South), 
Singapore 819663
Tel : +65 6241 1591

Opening Hours :
Daily : 6.00am - 1.00am