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"Kirin Creative Ramen Shop," a new ramen restaurant located in Zhongshan District, has recently caught my attention through online platforms and food bloggers, especially their white truffle ramen with a whole piece of sashimi-grade scallop, which is visually striking. I decided to visit this highly recommended creative ramen shop.

To start with the conclusion:

👉 The system of ordering outside the restaurant and getting a number to queue is quite good.
👉 The soy sauce ramen is not delicious; it tastes a bit like Taiwanese dried bamboo shoots ramen.
👉 The white truffle chicken and seafood ramen is highly recommended! The broth is incredibly fresh and sweet.

Tips to avoid waiting in line for your meal:

I suggest arriving half an hour before opening time to place your order directly on the screen. The order number is your queue number, so if you come to order half an hour in advance, you can be among the first customers when they open!
(They open at 11:30 AM, so I recommend coming by 11:00 AM; they open at 4:30 PM, so coming at 4:00 PM is good.)

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The dining experience at this ramen shop is quite pleasant. The ordering system is well designed, allowing me to browse around while waiting for my meal instead of just standing there idly. I arrived half an hour early and was lucky to be among the first customers to enter.

The decorations featuring lucky cats inside the shop are quite cute and add a lot of fun to the dining atmosphere. I ordered their signature "Super Premium • White Truffle Chicken and Seafood Ramen." The moment it was served, the aroma of white truffle wafted up, with a milky white broth topped with seasoned oil and a whole roasted scallop. Upon sipping the first taste of the broth, the fresh sweetness of the seafood instantly blossomed in my mouth, followed by a rich chicken broth finish that was refreshing and not greasy, giving the overall soup a greater depth. I really liked it!

I chose the normal firmness for my thin noodles, which allowed the rich broth to immerse the noodles fully, so each bite tasted flavorful and never bland. After finishing, you can get a free extra ball of noodles, but I didn’t opt for that this time.

As for the toppings, the roasted sashimi-grade scallop impressed me the most, topped with caviar. The aroma of roasting and the sweetness of the scallop deliver a strong ocean flavor.

The pork chashu slices were thick and tender, with a subtle smoky taste that added layers; the sous-vide chicken, while not particularly notable in flavor, had a nice texture, and the tender chicken breast was not dry at all. There were also plenty of clams and finely chopped ham in the broth, making the toppings of the ramen quite abundant! That soft-boiled egg was perfectly cooked, with a creamy yolk that was super delicious.

Overall evaluation of the ramen:

This bowl of white truffle chicken and seafood ramen excels in flavor and toppings, showcasing the care taken by the restaurant. Every bite is satisfying. My friend ordered the signature soy sauce ramen and felt it wasn't as impressive; the soy sauce lacked depth, especially when compared to the white truffle broth!

For those coming to Kirin Creative Ramen Shop, make sure to order their "Super Premium • White Truffle Chicken and Seafood Ramen."