As part of the seasonal menu, the drumstick tsukemen is served with a side of truffle mushroom tonkotsu soup, with an optional free upsize of noodles up to 2x! Each portion of the tsukemen comes with a huge piece of chicken drumstick (swipe to view), bamboo shoots, spring onions and half an Ajitama (ramen egg) laid atop a bed of ramen noodles. The chicken drumstick was tender, succulent and flavourful, a smoky and meaty goodness (as the menu suggests) indeed! 💕 What got me sold was the truffle infused mushroom tonkotsu soup that was rich, flavourful and filled with a lingering, distinct truffle aroma. Though it could get a tad overwhelmingly salty after some time, I managed to request for some clear soup broth to dilute it. What I also enjoyed about this soup was the presence of sliced mushrooms within, adding a pleasant earthy note and a chunky factor. The noodles are slightly thicker than the usual ramen I’ve always had, with a texture that’s neither too hard nor soft. A great complement for dipping and dunking into the truffle infused tonkotsu soup; though I would personally prefer thinner noodles. For each set meal, it comes with a drink and side of your choice - which I opted for the Osaka Osho Original Gyoza (4 pieces). The gyozas were pan fried to a crisp golden brown exterior, with a thickness done right and filled with flavourful minced meat and vegetables that added a pleasant crunch factor. Surprisingly surpass expectations and one of the better gyozas I’ve had (my favorite is still the ones from Gyoza King) .
[PS: This drumstick ramen also comes in a soup version but without the truffle goodness. Not too sure when does this seasonal special menu ends, but do check it out soon!] .
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