Marutama Ramen

Passed by Marutama Ramen at United Square, decided to pop in for a try. Was surprised by the menu, it is Ramen and nothing else. Ok, there was a special curry rice and a steamboat which is served only in the evening. But otherwise, it is just Ramen and side dishes. Even Ramen has basically 2 choices of soup base - chicken or chicken with 7 kinds of ground nuts mixture. Or, you can have a choice of spicy or non-spicy. That's about all the possible combination.

Ordered a Marutama Ramen (non-spicy) and a Nama Karashi Ramen (spicy) - one is spicy, one is not, other than that, both are exactly the same. A generous serving serving of noodles in a large bowl. Noodles are pretty springy but looks like instant noodles! haha. Served with vegetables and seaweed toppings plus a slice of char siew. The soup was quite tasty but the char siew was a little too salty for me.

Nama Karashi Ramen

The wait staff also recommended the Yaki Char Siew. OMG, it is a must-try. Nicely grilled roast pork, thinnly sliced, succulent and melts in the mouth.

Yaki Char Siu

The Dashimaki which is an omelette was also nicely done.

Dashimaki

Karaage

Overall food is good but a little pricey considering you pay $12 for a bowl of no-frill ramen.