Amid the slew of ramen restaurants that have been launched around town, IPPUDO TAO sets itself apart with two special editions of its signature pork-bone broth ramen, a variety of kushiyaki, and unique a la carte dishes. In 1985, Shigemi Kawahara created his personal “tao” (way) of ramen with a delicious and creamy pork-based broth that earned his restaurant Ippudo, instant acclaim. Today Ippudo does business in 49 locations throughout Japan, and Kawahara is celebrating Tao in another way – a Japanese drum and entertainment group internationally renowned for their ubiquitous brand of entertainment. A fusion of gourmet food and culture, IPPUDO TAO allows diners to feast while enjoying Tao’s performances via a large screen TV and Tao’s soundtrack, which plays in the restaurant.

IPPUDO TAO’s elegant interior is a fusion of red and black shades and clean lines that confer an air of relaxed formality, making it a hotspot for entertaining business associates. While IPPUDO TAO offers the house’s signature Ippudo Shiro with pork-bone broth, pork loin, cabbage and black fungus, diners should not miss the Tao Kuro and the Tao Aka, specially created to reflect Tao’s spirited dynamism and passion. The Tao Kuro – the heavier and richer of the two, features thick chewy noodles served in shoyu pork-bone broth, pork belly, black fungus, and a special miso paste. The Tao Aka with its delicious red and spicy soup is a blend of Ippudo’s signature broth with Japanese fish stock, spicy miso paste and topped with pork belly.

Besides ramen, try the restaurant’s kushiyaki, which includes an array of popular bites like crispy chicken skin topped with special Japanese salt, juicy chicken wings, and succulent pork belly. A la carte specialties not to be missed include the pork with leek and bamboo shoots – a slightly spicy, refreshing appetiser with added crunch from the bamboo shoots, and the silky tofu salad with spicy miso paste. IPPUDO TAO, UE Square, #01-55/56, 207 River Valley Road, Tel: 6887 5315

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