This popular chain from Japan is known for their famous ramen bowls, sides and an assortment of gyoza plates packed with umami-oomph. The soup noodles, crafted for the over 70 restaurants all over the world by 'Ramen King' Shigemi Kawahara, follow in the Hakata school of thought: noodles are thin and springy and the soup brewed for hours to a milky-sweet tonkatsu flavour.
Its newest takeaway sushi bar, Roll Sushi by Ippudo, is a first for the brand and is exclusive to its Marina Bay Sands outlet.
Choose between two types: maki, which is regular cylindrical sushi rolls served sliced, and tatami, a unique, sandwich-like version. Enjoy 16 different flavour combinations, all made with the freshest ingredients.
If you’re one for a mix of textures, you’ll want to savour the crisp bite of cucumber, tangy red onion pickles, and crunchy tempura flakes in the Tokyo Crunch Roll ($23). Paired with creamy avocado, wasabi mayo, and rich toro tartare, this combination makes for the ultimate indulgence that isn’t cloying. Mentaiko lovers will find a new favourite in the Mentaiko Spam Tatami ($16), where a crispy spam katsu gets a generous helping of addictive mentaiko sauce. Pair that with egg, cabbage, creamy mayo, and savoury tonkatsu sauce and you’ve got an absolute umami bomb.
Other innovative options at Roll Sushi include one made with Wagyu slices and another with prosciutto. Or go the DIY route and customise your sushi from $18.