The Ramen Slurp

Silk Road Lanzhou Ramen Review: A Taste of the Original Hand-Pulled Noodle? My food adventures in Penang are usually a whirlwind of char kway teow and assam laksa . But this week, my noodle hunt took a different turn. I was on a quest to find Silk Road Lanzhou Ramen , a spot famous for authentic lamian (hand-pulled noodles). Now, my blog is all about Japanese ramen, but any noodle enthusiast knows that China's Lanzhou Lamian is one of the "ancestors" of the ramen we love today. This felt like a delicious history lesson, a perfect entry for my Ramen Reviews - Others category. Could I find a connection? First Impressions: The Noodle Master's Theatre The moment you walk into Silk Road on Lebuh Campbell, you're greeted by a glass-walled kitchen. Inside, a chef is putting on a show: stretching, twisting, and pulling a single piece of dough into a perfect bundle of noodles. This is the main event. The restaurant itself is modern, clean, and bright—very different fr...

  Kanada-Ya Ramen Review: A Tonkotsu King's Chicken Ramen? As someone on a quest to find the Best Ramen in Malaysia , I get a special thrill when a world-famous name finally opens its doors here. That's exactly what I felt when I heard Kanada-Ya was opening at the new, glittering The Exchange TRX mall. This is a shop that won 'No. 1 Ramen in London' from The Telegraph! I knew their reputation was built on their 18-hour tonkotsu broth. But for my blog, I was on a different mission. I'd heard they also served a Chicken Paitan Ramen . This, for me, is the ultimate test. Can a shop that's famous for one thing do its "other" dish well? This was a Ramen Reviews - Others challenge I couldn't resist. First Impressions: Modern, Premium, and Busy Kanada-Ya at TRX is sleek, modern, and absolutely buzzing. It has the premium, polished feel of an international chain, a clear sign of its global success. It’s not a tiny, hidden-away shop; it’s a confident, fl...

Sushi King Ramen Review: A Surprise Bowl at Malaysia's Sushi Hub? We've all been there. You're in a big mall—this time, it was Mid Valley Megamall for me—you're hungry, and you want something fast, familiar, and satisfying. My friend and I decided on Sushi King , a name that's practically synonymous with casual, accessible sushi in Malaysia. My plan was simple: grab a few plates of salmon nigiri from the conveyor belt and call it a day. But as we sat down, I glanced at the full menu. Tucked among the bento sets and donburi was a dedicated noodle section. My eyes landed on "Spicy Chicken Ramen." A question immediately popped into my head: Is it any good? This blog is my journey to find the best Ramen in Malaysia , but it's also about exploring all ramen. This was the ultimate test for my Ramen Reviews - Others category. I had to order it. First Impressions: The Classic Kaiten-zushi Vibe This is, of course, not a quiet, dedicated ramen bar. It’s a ...

All About Ramen: My First Bowl of 2026 – A Homemade "Fresh Start" Happy New Year, fellow slurpers! The first week of January always feels like a deep, quiet breath after the wonderful chaos of the holidays. After a month of rich feasting and running around, my body and soul were craving something different: something comforting, but also... clean . What's a girl to do? I wanted my first bowl of ramen of 2026 to be special. I didn't want to just go out for ramen; I wanted the act of making it to be my "fresh start." So, I decided to spend a quiet Saturday in my kitchen, on a project to create the most mindful, restorative bowl I could. My goal: a Homemade Chicken Shoyu Ramen . This isn't the rich, creamy paitan I adore from places like Seirock-Ya . This is its elegant, refined sibling: a clear Chintan broth. The Project: A Slow & Simple "Chintan" This is all about ramen craft. I learned that a clear broth isn't "easier," i...