Ramen Cubism 立体派 (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★★☆

Ramen Cubism (立体派), the first overseas venture by Japan’s ramen champion Hayashi Takao and Matsumura Takahiro launches to much fanfare in Hong Kong early this year. A collaboration between the ramen champion duo and Bird Kingdom Group, Ramen Cubism’s first outlet in Hong Kong is a cozy 29-seater on Wellington Street in buzzy Central district. 

With the success the famed ramen shop has seen over their first few months, we all knew it was just a matter of time before they start their expansion outside Central. Not surprisingly earlier this month, the group announced the launch of a second outlet, a new location across the harbour at Minden Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui.



I can‘t help to notice the strong aroma of their signature white broth from my seat at the counter table. Can’t wait to get my first sip of the soup myself.



Ramen Cubism ($118) - The size of this Large Ramen Cubism is simply incredible. The bowl is almost the size of my basin!



Chef Hayashi Takao’s signature Premium Cubism white broth (特級白湯) is arguably one of the creamiest ramen soup I've seen in recent memory. It’s fragrant, well-balanced and flavorful yet not too rich and thick. Very delicious and very addictive.



I was really curious of how they have managed to make the broth so sweet and tasty. It has to be more than just chicken, right? After chatting with my server, I finally knew why. Turns out the broth has been cooked repeatedly with chicken bones and meat, along with duck and seaweed. I think there were flavors from clams in there too, which explained the extra creaminess and sweetness.



The thin sliced braised pork was very sumptuous. It was a bit smoky like smoked ham which made it extra special. Yes, it was a little on the fat side but I didn't mind that at all.



This came with young bamboo shoots, leeks but no bean sprouts.



My only complaint was perhaps with the soft-boiled eggs. The egg yolks weren't runny enough for my liking; otherwise it would be perfect.



Ramen Cubism offers six different flavors of ramen but I just don't see why anybody would go for anything other than their signature ramen with premium white broth.




Food Rating: 6.5/10
Price: $$$
Address: Shop G12-G13, G/F, The Pinnacle, 8 Minden Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: East Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: +852 2104-6855
Opening Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm (Sun - Thu), 12:00pm - 12:00am (Fri - Sat)