Michelin Guide Mensho Tokyo Has Come to Singapore

Mensho Tokyo

 

Founded in 2005 and helmed by legendary ramen master, Tomoharu Shono, Mensho Tokyo has achieved numerous accolades, including Tokyo Ramen Of The Year, Ramen Walker Grand Prix, and more. Its innovative and memorable ramen creations have drawn a huge following, with ramen enthusiasts eagerly lining up to snag a seat and savour its unique creations, cementing its revered reputation in the ramen world. 

Mensho Tokyo takes great pride in its commitment to crafting the perfect bowl of ramen, guided by the ‘farm-to-bowl’ philosophy and the harmonious balance of ramen’s five key elements – the sauce (tare), soup, noodles, oil and toppings. By combining the art of traditional ramen-making with unexpected and complex flavour combinations, Mensho Tokyo serves up surprising and memorable ramen creations for every palate.

The restaurant maintains a steadfast commitment to using fresh, seasonal Japanese ingredients and speciality items sourced from local Japanese farmers and traditional ‘Kura’ storehouses. With meticulous care, whole wheat grains are selected from farms and pounded into wheat flour to create the original Mensho ramen noodles. The Singapore outlet will uphold these exacting standards by using the same ingredients as its global counterparts to ensure unparalleled authenticity and quality.

 

 

Mensho Tokyo Singapore

 

In partnership with Surrey Hill Holdings, a local F&B and lifestyle group behind Surrey Hill Grocer, they have opened the 18th outlet globally which includes San Francisco (where they are recognized as a Michelin Guide restaurant), Bangkok, Melbourne and 1st in Singapore, to bring in different experiences in eating ramen. 

Mensho Tokyo Singapore officially opened its door on 27 July 24 located on the 3rd floor of Raffle City, right next to Surrey Hill.

 

 

 

 

The restaurant portrays a modern chic vibe that combines contemporary design and Japanese decorations. With an open concept kitchen and a noodle making room that produces freshly made noodle every day, we know they quality is one of the keys to their success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apart from many varieties of ramen served, Mensho Tokyo Singapore is the first that incorporates cocktails and desserts in the menu. Hence, this is not just a venue for ramen, it’s a place for you and your friends to chill out too.

 

 

Tasting Notes

 

Without much consideration, my friend and I decided to go with the cocktail instead of green tea which we usually go for when eating Japanese food.

 

 

 

 

Currently offering seven alcoholic cocktails and three non-alcoholic options, we chose to try the Kogashi and Momo-no Bubbles.

The Kogashi features Hendrick’s gin, known for its refreshing cucumber notes. This cocktail combines the gin with yuzu juice, sweet dry sake, fresh pear, and homemade syrup. The ingredients are light, resulting in a refreshing and appetising drink—perfect for starting your meal.

For those who enjoy sparkling wine, the Momo-no Bubbles is an excellent choice. Served in a wine glass, this cocktail has a stronger flavour than the Kogashi, thanks to the Japanese peach liqueur, fresh lime, fresh passionfruit, and, most importantly, Prosecco. Bubbly and invigorating, it’s garnished with fresh mint and peach—a drink that’s sure to be a hit with the ladies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were spoiled for choice when it came to side dishes, with a selection of eight different options ranging from fried karaage to takoyaki. Additionally, there were three types of sushi to choose from. The A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Caviar sushi immediately caught our attention with its elegant presentation, adorned with caviar and gold flakes. The wagyu was incredibly smooth and tender, melting in your mouth with each bite. These sushi pieces are crafted using Nanatsuboshi sushi rice, intonori, and barrel-aged kioke shoyu. The portion size was just right, leaving us perfectly satisfied as we moved on to the main course.

We love chashu with our ramen, so we opted for the meat platter featuring four different kinds of chashu: duck, pork, chicken, and wagyu. The duck was beautifully sliced, offering a taste reminiscent of smoked duck with a subtle hint of charred saltiness. The pork was a classic chashu, the perfect companion for any ramen. The chicken consisted of nicely charred pieces of chicken breast—not too dry, yet tender in every bite. The wagyu was a larger slice of the same Miyazaki wagyu we had in the sushi—tender, smooth, and absolutely delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usually, we gravitate toward the signature dish when visiting a new restaurant. However, this time, we were intrigued by their unique specialities that we hadn’t seen in any other ramen spots in Singapore.

The Duck Matcha Ramen stood out for its originality. It features a creamy chicken matcha soup, duck chashu, charred leek, whipped cream, and house-made wavy whole wheat noodles. Matcha lovers will appreciate this dish—the matcha flavour is subtle, allowing the creamy chicken broth and tender duck chashu to shine. This ramen is non-spicy, making it a great option for children or those who prefer milder flavours. If you want a bit of heat, you can request some chilli oil to add a kick.

We also tried the Chili Crab Ramen, a dish specially created for Singapore. The broth is infused with chilli crab ingredients of creamy chicken soup with kombu, shiitake mushrooms, porcini and chilli crab rempah, with chilli crab marinated with shio koji, and topped with baby asparagus, buttery egg espuma, and chilli onion. Don’t expect the typical thick texture. Instead, it’s lighter and comes with a soft-shell crab paired with their house-made noodles. The savoury flavour was so enjoyable that we finished the entire bowl, and it didn’t feel too heavy on the stomach.

The portions for each ramen are generous and satisfying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you visit Mensho Tokyo, be sure to save some room for dessert as this is the only outlet globally that offers desserts in their menu. Chef Shono and Chef Pang Kok Keong have carefully curated the menu so that every portion is just right—satisfying but never too much. The desserts here provide the perfect finale to your meal, with portions small enough that you won’t feel guilty indulging.

While every dessert is worth trying, we opted for the Satsuma and Yuzu. The Satsuma is a special creation for Singapore, capturing local flavours with its pandan cake, Japanese sweet potato cream, gula melaka sauce, and vanilla tuile. It’s not overly sweet, and the sweet potato’s aroma elevates the entire dessert experience.

Yuzu is always a favourite of ours, and this dessert did not disappoint. It features a refreshing yuzu sorbet atop scattered Biscoff biscuits, with delicate meringue sticks beautifully arranged on top. Simple, yet absolutely delicious.

 

 

 

Mensho Tokyo offers a spacious and versatile ambience, making it ideal for a girls’ night out, group gatherings, or family meals with young children. The environment is welcoming and adaptable, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their award-winning ramen in comfort.

 

 

Where are they?

 

Website: https://mensho.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/menshotokyo.sg
Address: 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43 Raffles City, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 11am – 10pm
Telephone: +65 8380 8467

 

 

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