Renowned global ramen brand Mensho Tokyo has made its highly anticipated debut in Singapore on July 20, 2024, at Raffles City. This milestone, achieved in collaboration with local F&B and lifestyle group Surrey Hills Holdings, marks Mensho Tokyo’s 18th outlet worldwide. The brand joins esteemed cities such as San Francisco (where it boasts a Michelin Guide recognition), Bangkok, New Delhi, and Melbourne in delivering its acclaimed ramen experience to Singaporean foodies.
Founded in 2005 by legendary ramen master Tomoharu Shono, Mensho Tokyo has earned numerous accolades, including Tokyo Ramen Of The Year and Ramen Walker Grand Prix. The brand’s innovative and memorable ramen creations have garnered a substantial following, with enthusiasts eagerly lining up to savor its unique offerings, solidifying its revered reputation in the ramen world.
Commitment to Craftsmanship and Quality
Mensho Tokyo is dedicated to crafting the perfect bowl of ramen, adhering to a ‘farm-to-bowl’ philosophy and balancing ramen’s five key elements – sauce (tare), soup, noodles, oil, and toppings. By blending traditional ramen-making techniques with unexpected and complex flavor combinations, Mensho Tokyo serves up surprising and memorable creations for every palate.
The restaurant sources fresh, seasonal Japanese ingredients and specialty items from local Japanese farmers and traditional ‘Kura’ storehouses. With meticulous care, whole wheat grains are selected and pounded into flour to create Mensho Tokyo’s original ramen noodles. The Singapore outlet maintains these exacting standards, using the same ingredients as its global counterparts to ensure unparalleled authenticity and quality.
Diverse Menu Offerings
Whether craving bold innovations or comforting classics, meat lovers and vegans alike will find a nourishing bowl of ramen at Mensho Tokyo Singapore:
- Duck Matcha (S$34): Housemade wavy fresh wheat noodles served in creamy chicken matcha broth with tender duck chashu and whipped cream.
- Garlic Knock Out (S$28): Noodles in rich, creamy chicken broth with garlic prepared five ways, tender pork cha-shu, roasted tomatoes, and fried burdock root.
- Signature Toripaitan (S$38): Noodles in creamy chicken soup with A5 wagyu chashu, duck chasu, chicken chashu, and topped with king oyster mushroom menma, truffle sauce, ajitama egg, and fried burdock roots.
- Classic Toripaitan (S$26): Noodles in rich, creamy chicken soup with smoked pork chashu and king oyster mushroom menma.
Exclusive to Singapore is the Chilli Crab Ramen (S$32), Chef Shono’s unique ramen interpretation of the beloved Singaporean classic. This dish features noodles in creamy chicken soup with kombu, shitake mushrooms, porcini, and chilli crab rempah, topped with baby asparagus, buttery egg espuma, and chilli onion.
Delectable Sides and Unique Desserts
Mensho Tokyo Singapore also offers a range of sides, including:
- Enoki Chips: Crispy fried enoki mushrooms with lemon or spicy shichimi pepper.
- Vegan Fried Chicken: Crispy fried king oyster mushrooms with shishito pepper and lemon.
- Aji Fry: Fried Japanese horse mackerel with tangy sauce and mustard.
- Kurozu Fried Chicken: Chicken and eggplant fried in “special” batter with housemade black vinegar sauce.
For the first time, Mensho Tokyo offers desserts, developed by Chef Shono and Chef Pang Kok Keong, to complement the main dishes:
- Houjimisu (S$8.80): Houjicha tiramisu with finger sponge soaked in houjicha, topped with almond crumble.
- SGJPN (S$8.80): Retro pandan cake with Japanese sweet potato cream and gula melaka sauce.
- Zen (S$12.80): Chocolate pebble with charcoal coral sponge and black sesame granite.
- Yuzu (S$7.80): Refreshing yuzu sorbet with coconut meringue.
Contemporary Dining Experience
Mensho Tokyo Singapore, located adjacent to Surrey Hills Grocer on the third level of Raffles City Shopping Mall, offers a contemporary dining experience inspired by Japanese minimalism. The 2,476 square-foot space, with a seating capacity of 90, features timber wood walls, wooden furnishings, and a warm honey-colored palette. Diners can observe the meticulous in-house preparation of ramen noodles through a large floor-to-ceiling glass window, appreciating the culinary artistry firsthand.
Limited Bowls During Soft Opening
Mensho Tokyo Singapore, located at Raffles City Shopping Mall (#03-43), will soft open to the public from July 20, 2024. During this period, the restaurant will operate from 6 pm to 10 pm daily for dinner service only, offering 200 bowls of ramen each evening, limited to one bowl per dine-in customer.
