Burosu Honten Gyoza And Ramen At Emporium Shokuhin – Esplanade, Singapore

Burosu Honten Gyoza And Ramen is within the ground of Emporium Shokuhin. As you enter the entrance of the Emporium where the cashiers are located, you could find Burosu Honten on your left. There are 6 more other restaurants found within the space of Emporium Shokuhin, such as Tsukeru Shabu-Shabu, Umi + Vino, Gyuu + Yakiniku Grill, Takujo and the last 2 which I tried previously were Kohi Koji, Senmi Sushi.

 

The interior theme seems to be like Zen. It has mainly cubicle seats for four on one side of the wall. And each cubicle has a small “window” for the food to be served through it. Alternatively was the handful of bar tables seats facing the emporium for people watching. It is no doubt a causal dinning restaurant.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza And Ramen - Interior

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Food served through the "window"

 

On each table, there are Sesame seed and chilli flakes and chopsticks and serviettes for diners to help themselves to.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Condiments

 

As the name Burosu Honten Gyoza And Ramen suggested that it is a restaurant of ramen and Gyoza. The uniqueness of Burosu Hoten is that diners could customize their own ramen. First, decide on the type of ramen. There are 3 categories of ramen to choose from. First under the Ulitmate Ramen, 2 types, Special Ultimate Blend and Chashu Ultimate Blend. Next the Tonkotsu Ramen with Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu Miso and Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ma-yu. Lastly the Seafood Ramen, choice of Prawn Seafood Ramen and Kani (Crab) Seafood Ramen. Now decide the concentration of the soup; normal, light or strong.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Thin Noodles

 

Once diners has decided the type of ramen, next diners could opt for the firm, normal or soft noodle. There are only thin noodles available. Then decide whether to have it with spice or non. There are various spiciness level to choose from. Lastly decide if additional ingredients are required.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Special Ultimate Blend Ramen ($18.80)

 

The first I tried was the Special Ultimate Blend Ramen ($18.80) under the Ultimate Blend. For this bowl of ramen, I opted normal noodle which turned out to be a little too soft, normal concentration and non-spicy soup. In it was mainly seafood. There are 2 relatively large prawns and crab meat.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Prawns in Special Ultimate Blend Ramen

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Crab meat in Special Ultimate Blend Ramen

 

The soup reminded me of the Chinese Prawn noodles but this soup has a thicker consistency. It was filled with prawn sweetness and pork flavours. The normal was just nice for me.

 

For the Tonkutsu Ramen version, I tried 2 out of 3 selections.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ma-yu ($15.80)

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Chashu, 2pcs ($3)

 

Next I tried Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ma-yu ($15.80). I always like Tonkotsu soup based for ramen as such I enjoyed it. The black garlic does enhances the soup. This bowl of ramen I ordered it with firm noodle which turned out to be perfect for me and normal soup concentration and I will choose the strong concentration the next round.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Tonkotsu Miso ($14.80)

 

It was followed by Tonkotsu Miso ($14.80). I contemplated if I should order the strong concentration soup which I kind of regretted that I didn’t. As my initial worry was will the miso be too salty if I did. The tonkotsu flavour was light though miso was sufficient. Maybe on my next visit, I should try the strong concentration out. And it seems the noodle used in the Tonkotsu Miso differ from the result. This version is a little chewy.

Each bowl of the Tonkotsu Ramen version has 2 pieces of Chashu. Personally, I find it too fatty. It doesn’t really melt in mouth though it is tender.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Ajitsuke Tamago ($1.50)

 

For diners who like extra ramen toppings, there were 8 types to choose from. First and fore most, my top favourite ramen toppings that I will order whenever I have my ramen fix is the Ajitsuke Tamago ($1.50). Strangely, which I deemed it as pity too, the side of the yolks were always cooked. Others are leek, spring onions, nori (seaweed), corn and raw chopped garlic all at $1. There is also Menma (bamboo shoots) ($1.50) and Chashu – 2 pieces ($3).

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Moyashi, Marinated Beansprouts ($3.80)

 

At Burosu Hoten, 7 appetisers, there were Moyashi, Marinated Beansprouts ($3.80), Buta Kakuni – Braised Pork Belly ($8.80), Kimuchi ($3.80), Tori Kaarage ($6.80), Ebi Fry ($8.80), Goma Salad ($4.80) and Edamame ($2.80).

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Spicy Pork Sui Gyoza ($6.80)

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Spicy Pork Sui Gyoza Filling

 

I am sure many adore Gyoza. I am one too. I will forego Ramen for Gyoza if I am only allow to choose one. Lol! 2 types of Gyoza are offered at Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen. First is the Sui Gyoza. Three types of filling and all are (lightly) spicy; chicken, pork and seafood. I tried only the Pork Sui Gyoza ($6.80). The 5 gyoza were sat in a bowl of spicy vinegar sauce. It was such an appetising starter which I truly enjoyed. It would be fabulous if the skin could be a little thinner.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Pan-Fried Gyoza, Seafood ($7.80)

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Pan-Fried Gyoza, Seafood, inside filling

 

Next is the Pan-Fried Gyoza, 4 fillings are available; Chicken, Pork ($6.80), Wagyu Beef ($8.80) and Seafood  ($7.80). I tried only the seafood. The gyoza were well pan-fried till the skin was crispy with a nice fragrance. The seafood filling were mainly crab meat. And interestingly, by the side were some Sakura Prawn.

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen - Seafood Pan-Fried Gyoza with sakura prawns by the side

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

I like the concept of customising my bowl of ramen at Burosu Honten Gyoza and Ramen. And I would go for the stronger concentration with firm noodles. As of the gyoza, personal preference is the Sui Gyoza.

 

 

 

Burosu Honten Gyoza And Ramen

6 Raffles Avenue, #01-18 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6224 3433

Websitehttp://www.emporiumshokuhin.com.sg/dining/Burosu-Honten

Menuhttp://emporiumshokuhin.com/menu/Gyoza%20and%20Ramen.pdf

 

Opening Hours

 

Daily  1130 to 2200

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

  • Circle line – Esplanade
  • Circle line or Downtown line – Promenade
  • North-South or East-West line – City Hall

 

By Bus:

  • alight at Esplanade along Raffles Ave   36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960
  • alight at Pan Pacific Hotel along Raffles Boulevard   36, 107M
  • alight at Suntec Convention Centre along   36, 70M, 97, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 531, 700A, 857, 868

 

Rating: 7/10