TAGUIG CITY – Months after opening its 1st branch on Manila’s shores, Uma Uma Ramen has taken their MSG-free, mouth-watering dishes to Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City.
Backed by more than 60 years of ramen making experience, the restaurant has gained quite a following for their affordable yet high quality and innovative take on Japanese cuisine. They now have several branches across Asia specifically in Japan, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.
Launching simultaneously with the opening of this new Philippine branch is an exciting introduction of a localized ramen—Aligue (Crab) Dry Ramen, which offers a sweet and fresh taste of the sea.
“It was in our plans to release a ramen inspired by local flavours. Aligue was one of the ingredients that caught our chef’s (Chef Satoshi Nakamura) attention. He first did a ramen broth flavoured with aligue, which was pretty good but still did not convince him as a chef. He then experimented making it as a dry ramen—which turned out to be one of the best experiments that has come out of Uma Uma PH’s kitchen,” explains Russell Yu, Director of Iki Concepts Singapore.
Aside from this, their extended menu also includes savory spicy Tantanmen and fresh-from-the-grill Yakitori (available in beef, chicken thigh, tsukune (chicken balls), pork belly, cherry tomatoes, and shiitake mushroom). People who love the crunch of deep fried dishes will be happy to know that Uma Uma offers juicy pork belly, fresh scallops and crunchy prawn kushikatsu. The restaurant also offers an array of izakaya style dishes aimed at tickling taste-buds while being paired with drinks.
Of course, restaurant classics such as Mazesoba (a dry ramen created in Singapore for Uma Uma SG – it was such a hit the Japanese brought it back to Japan!), Uma Uma Ramen and crowd favorite Chasiu Don (barbecued pork) will still be there to cheer you up!
Their delicious noodles are made according to a family recipe and complemented with a robust and aromatic Tonkotsu stock.
“Our broth is made from a rich mixture of pork bones, slow cooked to achieve the “umami” rich and robust flavour Uma Uma has come to be known for. We’re also very proud of the fact our ramen is 100% MSG free, with natural flavors and proper cooking methods being adhered to in order to ensure our customers enjoy the very best that can be offered.” says Yu.
The overall gastronomic experience is completed by the relaxing, modern, and clean interior of the restaurant brightened up with charming industrial lights. It’s the perfect restaurant to dine in good company after a long day at work.
Uma Uma Ramen at Uptown Parade is open from 11am-11pm on Sundays to Thursdays and 11am-2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
For more information, visit http://www.umauma.com.ph. You can also visit Uma Uma Ramen (@umaumaph) on Facebook and Instagram.
