But I happened to be at Paya Lebar Square one day, and just wandered into this random Mazesoba joint that looked interesting, only realising (with great excitement) midway through the meal that it was Kajiken 😛
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I opted for the Original Mazesoba with Spicy Chilli sauce ($13.8++). It took awhile to arrive, so while you’re waiting, they present you with a bowl of soup that really shocked me with just how good it was. Unfortunately the waitstaff didn’t know exactly what the soup consisted of, but the flavours that shone through were definitely ginger, mushroom and chicken. Just very nourishing, rich, and a complete opposite to the clean and light tasting Konbu soup served at Menya Kokoro. It was so enjoyable I had four helpings before I stopped myself to save space for the noodles.
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The springy noodles themselves had a nice eggy flavour to them that still shone through even when mixed with everything in the bowl.
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The spicy sauce here needs a warning sign. It packs a kick, and flavour wise reminded me of a cross between sambal, and Korean spicy bean paste. The egg yolk coats the noodles in an addictive creaminess, and the chives add a pungency and refreshing crunch, so the rich noodles don’t ever feel too cloying.
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Give it a splash or two of the vinegar that’s present on every table top, and you’ve got a satisfying bowl of noodles that’s sour, spicy, salty, and umami all at once. Is it better than Menya Kokoro? Personally, I prefer Kajiken, but honestly, it depends on what kind of flavour profile you prefer. Menya Kokoro is more balanced and clean, while Kajiken is much stronger and intense. It’s the bee to Menya’s butterfly.
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