The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
Ippudo
WHY GO
The centralised kitchens dedicated to home-made pulled noodles and savoury bone-based broth have always been the strong suit of Ippudo’s comfortably outfitted Manila outlets, assuring the aspect of quality control is maximised. Offering a spectrum of ramen dishes from different regions of Japan, meals here can range from light to thoroughly hearty.
TATLER TIPS
The best-selling Akamaru Shinaji uses the rich flavour of garlic to its advantage against the creaminess of the broth. For those seeking spice, try the Karaka-men consists of the original broth backed by special spicy miso and ground pork. When asked about the firmness of the noodles, the preferred treatment is very hard to give a sense of the different textures within the dish. For lighter fare, the classic style gyoza and the Ipuddo pork bun make a time-pressed lunch satisfying.