Tampopo is having its Iwate Japan Beef Promotions now. Enjoy great dishes using beef from Iwate at Tampopo now. Promotions highlights: - Japan Beef Aburi Sushi at $14.80++ - Beef Tenderloin Steak at $68.00++ - Beef Momo Steak at $33.80++ - Japan Beef Shabu Shabu at $49.00++ - Japan Beef Udon at $23.80++

The Black Pig Shabu Ramen never disappoints me. Being a no-chilli-please eater, I prefer the soup left plain where I can taste its natural sweetness from the pork. Though it feels a lil' ridiculous having to pay another $2 for extra lettuce, by doing so it makes the soup less salty. Also tried their Spider Maki & Wagyu Beef, which is fairly good as well. Definitely a place which comes to mind when I am not on a tight budget ;)

The Black Pig Shabu Ramen soup are less salty, so that you can taste its natural sweetness from the pork.

They serve mostly carb-based, black pig-centric dishes here, with a decent selection of sushi and sashimi.

Really flavourful broth!

The Tonkatsu Ramen is a bowl of ramen with a nicely breaded and deep fried pork loin. I found the soup base a lot stronger tasting and slightly spicy, and the Tonkatsu itself was nice taste

Must try their signature dessert! Whole orange jelly!

Black Pig Fair. Enjoy their premium quality of berkshire pork at special price

Im a huge fan of katsu so when i came across tampopo and its 'crazy tonkatsu fair', i got excited (naturally). Really good- Didnt disappoint!

Set lunches @ less than $25 ++!

Read the full review at http://thehungrybunnie.blogspot.com/2012/05/tampopo-liang-court.html They serve mostly carb-based, black pig-centric dishes here, with a decent selection of sushi and sashimi. Best to stick to the black pig carb dishes though, the fish-based dishes aren\'t particularly outstanding. The raw fish isn\'t bad, but repeat customers don\'t exactly head to Tampopo for the sushi, if you get what I mean. Although many of their customers swear by Tampopo\'s ramen, I personally feel that their black pig tonkatsu cutlets are the best thing here. Tampopo\'s ramen fares okay but isn\'t super impressive, there are definitely better ramen stalls. Tampopo specializes in 2 different types of ramen, the southern Kyushu and the northern Hokkaido versions. We had: 1) Original Kyushu Ramen ($13.50): milky collagen-rich pork bone-based tonkotsu broth and thinner springier noodles, uses typical accompaniments such as tiny fish roe, soy braised egg, black fungus and soy braised sliced pork. The good thing about the broth was that it didn\'t leave a milky film on the tongue. The bad thing about the broth was that, like almost any other tonkotsu broth, it got cloying about halfway through 2) Deluxe Hakodate Ramen ($16.30): characterised by thicker, slightly softer noodles, and a less milky shoyu-infused seafood-based stock that\'s oiled up with a knob of butter, and this is usually chunked up by bamboo shoots, sweet corn kernels, seaweed, soy braised egg and pork. Somewhat lighter than the Kyushu tonkotsu broth, but also got cloying after a while with its overtly rich umami flavours 3) Stir-fried Mixed Vegetable & Black Pig ($8.80): loved this, soy was used sparingly, so this was refreshingly delicate and nuanced, with clean uncomplicated flavours and lots of crunch

This is my second visit to Tampopo. Decided to order Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen so as to get to taste 2 of their speciality (katsu and ramen) in one dish. Love the combination - crispy yet succulent tonkatsu, spicy rich broth with smooth ramen. Was quite interested to see how their conveyor belt actually deliver the dish to the table.We ordered a handroll through their electronic ordering system and get to experience the fun of watching the dish being delivered right to our table through their automated serving machine! Information of previous visit at http://monsoontravel.blogspot.com/2011/12/tampopo.html

Should have made a reservation to avoid a long wait. Tried their speciality Black Pig Ramen. The pork bones broth was rich and nice. Very minimal ingredient of only few pieces of pork, bamboo shoots and cabbage. Though simple but quite nice. Their black pig cutlet is crispy and juicy as well. More information and photos at http://monsoontravel.blogspot.com/2011/12/tampopo.html

Popped by Tampopo (タンポポ) for dinner one evening since I was in the vicinity. Tampopo, which means dandelion(a kind of flower) in English, shares the same name with a popular culinary movie in Japan in the mid eighties. The movie focuses on Ramen, which incidentally, is what Tampopo is known for. Located within Liang Court, Tampopo portrays itself as a casual Japanese diner and shares the premises with Tomton, its sister restaurant which specialises in Kurobuta pork. Shabu Ramen - Billed as THE ramen to try, as featured in the Straits Times, the shabu ramen had a flavourful soup base with a strong hint of pork yet didn\'t come across as too overwhelming. According to the menu, the soup is made by boiling pork bones for 2 days, which I guess explains its rich flavour. The ramen was springy with lots of bite while the thinly sliced pork was tender and a tad chewy. Omelette Rice - The omelette rice, or Omurice, was quite well done in my humble opinion (not that I\'ve tried alot though). Moist and fluffy Japanese rice with a few token pieces of chicken wrapped up in a nice thick layer of soft and milky scrambled eggs. Special Loin - This is Tomton\'s specialty and I am most inclined to agree. The meat was lightly breaded and very crispy on the outside yet retaining its tenderness and moisture inside. It tasted fresh with not a bit of the oily residue taste that tends to plague deep fried pork cutlets. Really excellent piece of pork but rather small. Cheese Chiffon - I ordered this dessert because the other chiffons were sold out. And I actually regretted it as it spoilt what would have been a satisfying meal. The chiffon, though light, was practically tasteless and I certainly didn\'t appreciate sporadic gratings of cheese which did nothing more than allow the chiffon to live up to its name Maybe it just didn\'t do it for me. I liked the food and pricing falls along the reasonable range. There is a wee bit of a ventilation problem there so you might walk out faintly smelling of food. The place can get crowded so going early especially on weekends is recommended.

Made a trip to Liang Court to catch up with friends and finally had the chance to savour Tampopo’s highly recommended Black Pig Shabu ramen. And apparently the pork served is not black hurhur. I love the soup base! It isn’t as salty and heavy as the miso or kyushu style ramen broth, but still very much flavourful. Generous amounts of chili flakes and chives are sprinkled in a bowl, but it isn’t spicy at all!The highlight of this bowl of ramen is probably the thin slices of black pig shabu. What’s so special about this It is really tender!!! Coupled with the springy ramen noodles and great soup broth, this dish nourishes the soul!!!! For more pictures, visit http://eugeniegene.tumblr.com/post/11273220051/tampopo-black-pig-shabu-ramen

I came with my wife for lunch after hearing about their famous ‘Black Pig’ ramen ordered the Black Pig Shabu Ramen, which was ramen in a spicy Kyushu (pork bone) soup with wafer-thin slices of pork. The ramen and soup were nothing spectacular each slice was lined with thin layers of fat, and each mouthful literally melted in the mouth We quite like the place. Portions are enough for two people to each have a ramen and still share a large side. Besides the ramen, the other stuff looked pretty good too.

It\'s been years ever since I went to Tampopo. It was a bad experience the last time, I had a cockroach leg at the salad that was served together with the black pig pork katsu. I still remembered the manager removed replaced another plate of salad and he served a popular dish of the restaurant to us free of charge. This time round, we ordered ramen instead of katsu dishes. I had spicy black pig shabu ramen, I felt that it can be improved; I would not reckon it as good. It just tastes average, the soft boiled egg was good though.

Well I heard from my friends that Tampopo is supposed to be better than Ippudo, which I find to be the best so far. I visited their Liang Court outlet for dinner today and ordered a Tonkatsu Ramen ($15.9) with Pork Rice (additional $4). While the Tonkatsu Ramen was good, I felt that flavour-wise, Ippudo still fared stronger. The pork rice was rather dry and I didn\'t find anything too special about it. They have quite a variety of ramen, and I may return to try their others as the prices are affordable and the portions are sufficient.

fruit swiss cake The fruit is refreshing and a bit sour. The cake is soft and cream is not very sweet.Char siew ramen The ramen is chewy with nice sweet broth with miso flavour.

the ramen at tampopo is really delicious. their pork katsu ramen is the nicest i have tried. i went there with my hubby and kids. they separate the pork katsu with the soup or else the fried katsu will get soggy, a brillant idea of them. the ramen is really tasty. you can just eat it on it\'s own. but of course, the highlight of the dish is the delicious pork katsu. crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. the pork surprising maintain it\'s juiciness. the entire dish is such a delight.

i am such a ramen fan, went to tampopo for dinner. their ramen is indeed delicious, i ordered the black pig shabu ramen. the ramen is very smooth, it does not stick to your teeth when you bite it. the soup is tasty, you want to drink mouth after mouth, apparently i was told that they boiled the pork bone for two days, that\'s explains the richness of the soup. the ingredients add extra tasty flavours to the food, the black pig is so tender, it does not taste even a little bit like rubber. i totally enjoyed my meal there.

im not a japanese food fans but I have tried numerous ramen joints in Singapore and malaysia but I find myself coming back again and again for the same bowl of ramen at Tampopo!! without fail! Black Pig Shabu Ramen is one of my favorite ramen in tampopo.The broth was pretty thick and flavorful, the noodle palatable, and the pork were commendable too. It was actually very good combination, but the best ramen I’ve had in the region is still Santouka in Singapore.

Brought my gf here for lunch.Was really tempted to go for some healthier options such as ramen but the pork cutlet menu really got me! How to say no to Porky Pig?!?!?!?! I don\'t really know what\'s the difference between black pig and normal pig cos\' they will all just taste good and end up in my tummy.So, with all the available choices, I decided to go with the Cheese Pork Cutlet! Man, it was good!!! Perfect combination!!! Also, the miso soup was good too!!! It\'s got bits of pork within and was so rich in flavour!!! Cabbage was "re-fillable" too, so you can have all the fibre you need for the meal! Cheese Pork Cutlet - $22

Tampopo serves really great Japanese food. I have been to a few of their outlets and in this Liang court restaurant, I ordered the pork ramen with the miso soup base. The soup tasted really good and the noodles were tangy as well. The entire meal was satisfying and I finished eating the entire bowl myself. It costs around $15 for the meal which I felt was alright.

I love the black pork dishes that they serve here. I tried the black pork katsu set and it was nicely golden. Nothing like clean Japanese frying. The service is excellent and efficient and the ramen is pretty decent.

There is something unforsaken about heading towards the Clarke Quay area, and not be bedazzled by the artistically crafted over-arching canopy, nor the art-deco restaurants, pubs or beer joints. However, my food review this time took me to an innocuous corner. Liang Court is seldom patrolled by locals, as it barely serves their needs, but located in the basement is a fully equipped Japanese supermarket called Meidi-ya and in it lies the restaurant of review. Tampopo, which means Dandelion, is a quaint little Japanese eatery located within the supermarket grounds itself. The first thing that dawns upon you nearing the entrance, is that this place specializes in Ramen, with its oversized posters greeting you upfront. But once seated, a peer through the extensive menu tells you that this place serves up more than pork bone stock ramen, but rather authentic Japanese cuisine across a whole culinary spectrum. Using a rather odd yardstick, the first hint of Japanese can be noted when the restaurant serves you a Wasabi stick ($5++), and an accompanying mini grater. Fun the process might be, but unfortunately, a lot of wrist action barely yields the sufficient results, with only a dollop of Wasabi, freshly grated was uprooted. A must-try on the menu, is the Kawahagi (Filefish) Sashimi that is served with a specially concocted liver sauce ($25++). The fish sits exquisitely translucent, as the dark brown accompanying sauce beckons to be tried. The marriage is perfect, the fresh taste of the sea, with a hint of sweetness from the Filefish, and an aftertaste of richness stemming from the liver and soy mix. Pockets of authenticity can also be spotted once you learn that they serve seafood from the Japan Sea, such as grilled Cuttlefish from Hokkaido ($15.80++), Taraba Crabs($32.00++), and even Japanese Kurobuta (Black Pig) Charsiew. If there was a signature dish, it would be the Chirashi Don($29++). A direct translation would be ‘scattered bowl of rice’, only because this dish serves up eleven different kinds of Sashimi all neatly fanned out. Fish include the usual, but also slivers of Yellowtail, Bream, Flatfish, Filefish, a tantalizing dollop of Uni(Sea urchin Roe) and a teaspoon of Salmon Roe. Beautiful to the eye, and perfect for the palette. I had to try the Super Tokyo Ramen ($12.80++). Afterall, the poster advertises that the Ramen hails from Hokkaido, and the stock is a combination of pork bone and miso paste boiled over two days, resulting in a creamy, rich milky-white stockpot. The slice of pork accompanying comes with a layer of fat, which helps to accentuate the richness of the dish. Nothing on the menu comes regular. Even the Unagi Yanagawa Pot ($1.80++) which consists of thin cubes of Eel imported from the Yanagawa River simmered in broth and egg is served with strips of Burdock, absorbing its flavour, and adding a crunch to the hot-plated dish. A perfect combination of authentic Japanese cuisine and supermarket freshness makes Tampopo an inevitable visit. The menu is extensively Japanese, with foods imported from various parts of Japan, and freshness of the seafood according to the seasons. “Oishi!” I say. One epicurean advice would be to skip the deep fried menu. It would be an absolute pity to not savour the freshness that Tampopo has to offer from its variety of seafood. The bill is expectedly rather steep, be prepared to fork out $70 a head for a truly Japanese culinary adventure, or a plane ticket too might suffice. posted by:Nicholas visit www.foodadvisor.com.sg

Been to Tampopo for a couple of times since I heard about this great family restaurant in Clarke Quay area. It's a great place to makan for big groups since the food's not too expensive for the poor ones and neither is it too cheapo-looking for the rich kids.

The ramen is not the best I've ever tasted but having tried out more than 10 ramen restaurants in Singapore it is one of the better and value for money ones. There's quite a few varieties and most would go for their kurobuta katsu ramen (Ramen 2 in my picture). The katsu is nicely fried, crispy and tender enough. The ramen on the other hand might disappoint the ramen fans. Like other ramen places, there's other choices between shio, miso, and shoyu but compared to other ramen places, there's a lot more choices as well - be it starters, sides or desserts. The salmon sashimi I had there was yums! Though I have to admit, I have absolutely no idea what goes inside...

And the ultimate acid test for a ramen place would be... the onzen egg! That's the amazing egg the Japanese came up with - runny yolk and soft boiled whites. Tampopo served me 3 good ones out of the 4 times I had them.

In conclusion, I wouldn't mind coming here for the average food at average prices but you won't see me craving for ramen or onzen's here.

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