鬼金棒(Kikanbo) Singapore: A Fiery Taste of Tokyo’s Miso Ramen

　If you love Japanese ramen, you’ve probably heard of Kikanbo, the famous miso ramen shop from Kanda, Tokyo.

When I found out they had opened a branch in VivoCity, I couldn’t resist visiting.✨

　Their signature dish, karashibi miso ramen, lets you choose your preferred levels of kara (spice) and shibi (numbing heat from Japanese pepper).

It’s a simple idea, but it makes the experience surprisingly personal — you can find your own balance of warmth and kick.😋

　I went for the Tokusen Karashibi Miso Ramen, and it hit all the right notes for me.

The chashu was beautifully soft — the kind that falls apart the moment you touch it — and the miso broth had a rich yet clean flavour that didn’t feel heavy.

I haven’t known many good miso ramen places in Singapore, so discovering this one honestly made me happy.☺️

　Miso ramen has always been something I look forward to when I go back to Japan, but now I feel like I finally have a place here that gives me the same comfort.

Next time, I’ll probably order a bowl of rice to go with it — just to make sure I can enjoy every last bit of that broth.🍜

　For anyone in Singapore craving something Japanese yet excitingly spicy, Kikanbo is worth checking out.

Thank you for reading!

Taichi