This is a review of the new Marutama outlet at ION Orchard. I had the Stone Bowl Dandan Tsukemen unique to this branch, and the side chicken balls. The latter were yummy, but the Tsukemen is one of the worst I have had. The broth is too thick and much less flavourful or fragrant than other versions. Service is friendly and efficient. Although there’s a line at meal times, for me it’s less good than the ramen place that stood at the same location before.
This is a review of the new Marutama outlet at ION Orchard. I had the Stone Bowl Dandan Tsukemen unique to this branch, and the side chicken balls. The latter were yummy, but the Tsukemen is one of the worst I have had. The broth is too thick and much less flavourful or fragrant than other versions. Service is friendly and efficient. Although there’s a line at meal times, for me it’s less good than the ramen place that stood at the same location before.
The ambience is a bit gloomy. Service is good, but the food is mediocre. We had kalbi, pork collar, kimchi beef stew, and seafood pancake. ALL are inferior to the Korean joints in Tanjong Pagar? Only convenient if you live in the Orchard Rd area and are too lazy to go far.
In addition to pot rice, they have recently added ginseng chicken, fried chicken, and some other Korean dishes (but no dog meat). The food is good, but a bit too pricey for what it is. Service is haphazard; we waited a long time and had to remind them to bring out our soju order.
In addition to pot rice, they have recently added ginseng chicken, fried chicken, and some other Korean dishes (but no dog meat). The food is good, but a bit too pricey for what it is. Service is haphazard; we waited a long time and had to remind them to bring out our soju order.
In addition to pot rice, they have recently added ginseng chicken, fried chicken, and some other Korean dishes (but no dog meat). The food is good, but a bit too pricey for what it is. Service is haphazard; we waited a long time and had to remind them to bring out our soju order.
Decent variety. Nice atmosphere. The food is good and reasonably priced for Orchard Rd location. Staff are pleasant, but service is not proactive. We had to ask for everything: napkins (only one provided for two pax!!), tea refills, etc.
Decent variety. Nice atmosphere. The food is good and reasonably priced for Orchard Rd location. Staff are pleasant, but service is not proactive. We had to ask for everything: napkins (only one provided for two pax!!), tea refills, etc.
Beware : the dishes are much bigger in photos than in real life!
Cooking is more refined than other Indians in the area. Not quite Yantra or Rang Mahal, but not as expensive either. Nice ambience and décor, although a bit claustrophobic because it’s in windowless basement. Deserted when we visited.
Cooking is more refined than other Indians in the area. Not quite Yantra or Rang Mahal, but not as expensive either. Nice ambience and décor, although a bit claustrophobic because it’s in windowless basement. May smell like someone just farted. Deserted when we visited.
Cooking is more refined than other Indians in the area. Not quite Yantra or Rang Mahal, but not as expensive either. Nice ambience and décor, although a bit claustrophobic because it’s in windowless basement. Deserted when we visited.
We had the Yuki Omakase ($200++) at lunch. Most pieces are excellent, especially the tuna appetiser, otoro, uni, and unagi. The rice dish is underwhelming. Very professional service. If we had the omakase with cooked dishes, maybe it would be more at par with other top sushi counters in Singapore.
