Photo by Star Sabroso
New look, a bigger kitchen, and a menu that’s beyond ramen. The Ippudo branch at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig has been reworked into something new.
Now sporting a sleek, modern interior, the ramen menu remains central. You’ll still find favorites like tonkotsu ramen or tantanmen, but there are two new bowls you can only get here: grilled chicken Kuro ramen (PHP595) and white chicken yuzu ramen. Both are lighter, with grilled chicken and clear broth.
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But there’s more beyond the noodles. Sushi and sashimi are now part of the menu made in collaboration with Koyo Handroll Bar. We recommend the salmon sashimi (PHP620) or the honey jalapeño snapper roll (PHP360 for four pieces, PHP685 for eight).
There’s also yakitori, small plates, and sides if you want to mix things up. And if you’re in for a drink, they’ve got that covered, too.
Bar consultant Shinichi Itoh built the drink menu around balance. “Most of the drinks are palate cleansers,” he says. “They’re light and easy to drink because the food is on the heavy side.” You’ll find highballs like the Gari (sour) and Katsuboshi (savory), both priced at PHP390, and Genmaicha, which Shinichi made into a highball with tea and whisky.
For pairings, go for highballs with yakitori, wine with the rolls and sashimi, and the yuzu highball with the chicken yuzu ramen.
Want to skip the booze? Go for the mixed berries iced tea or an Arnold Palmer. They also serve soda and sparkling water. And if you’re not sure what to pair, Itoh suggests highballs with the grilled skewers and wine with the raw plates.
Ippudo Ramen Bar is located at Uptown Mall, BGC, Taguig. Open 10am to 10pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 12am on Friday and Saturday.
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