Tokushima Ramen Seasonal Promotion, Ippudo @ Pavilion
Following last year’s Tsukemen, Ippudo Pavilion will be launching their seasonal ramen from July till September this year, hailed all the way from Tokushima Prefecture from the Shikoku region in Japan, the Tokushima Ramen. I’ve been privileged to be the first few to get a sneak preview of the specialty ramen and I must say it’s a great experience. We were introduced to the origin of the Tokushima Ramen by Tomo Kudo, the Regional Operations Consultant for Ippudo Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. And while we were waiting for the ramen to be ready, we’re introduced to their seasonal appetizer as well. Kimuchi Tofu With Boiled Pork (RM13), a fusion with a Korean touch where warm tofu is topped with spicy kimuchi pork slices. The tinge of sour and spiciness makes it a good appetizer before the start of a good bowl of ramen. Next up, Cheese Mentaiko Gyoza (RM17), Ippudo’s home made pan fried gyoza, served with melted cheese topped with cod roe sauce. I love anything mentaiko so there’s nothing to complain with this combination. Salmon Fish & Chips (RM23), a very different kind of fish and chips as salmon is used and deep fried to bite size portion,…
July 5, 2015