Goku Raku Ramen @ Mid Valley City

In the midst of the busy weekdays, we’re back again on our food hunt and this time around we will be indulging some fine Japanese cuisine that entices the taste bud on its authentic variation of the cuisine. Located in centre of the busy mall in Mid Valley City, the place called Goku Raku Ramen would attract passer by for a quick glance as it’s modern and well lit ambience would leave many mistakenly take it as a up class dining joint. 
 

As we go through the course that will be served later, our host graciously elaborate on what to expect and also a brief of their specialty. Without further adieu, let the meal course commence.
We started off with one of their specialty dish called “Utsunomiya Yaki Gyoza”. The dish caught us by surprise as the layer of pan fried flour still clings at the bottom that enveloped the gyoza. The texture of the minced pork is loose but saturated with moisture that is well retained within the skin of gyoza. There is nice aroma of chives unfortunately it didn’t really appeal though the layer of the flour makes great snack or finger food. The dish also comes with the special side serving of sauce for the gyoza, “Miso Tare & Shoyu Tare”. 
 

Next dish served is the “GRR Meatballs”. The meatball taste great as I love the meatball sauce especially good for kid though the texture is slightly starchy and would be better if additional meat is added to enhance the texture.
 

There is a whole list of items on the menu which we will go through per item slowly as the Gym session would be required after we’re through with this meal. 
 
The first item would be the “Utsunomiya Sui Gyoza”. The steam version of the previous gyoza didn’t really appeal as the taste of onion and the spices that is blend along with broth on top of the gyoza is too strong which overwhelms the nature flavours of the gyoza.
 

Next is the “Crispy Shrimp Mayo”. Deep fried, thick battered prawn which is then topped with mayonnaise that shares similarities to the battered prawn in Dim sum restaurants. The texture was slightly let down as the batter was thick and soggy which the prawn natural taste is masked by the batter. 
 

The “Siew Mai” is nothing to shout about as it’s rather plain and the flavour doesn’t agree the other dish combination besides the fresh prawn on top which compliments in the flavour.
 

The next dish serve goes easy on the digestion with the “Tofu Salad”. I enjoy the cold fresh tofu but not the condiments on the top as prolly not a fan of sour kind of condiment
 

Next we have the “Pork Loin Rei Shabu”. The slight charred taste goes well with the sauce which is compliment by the sweetness from the onion. The soft texture of the pork is fantastic and the thin cut which the fat melts with the meat when taken a bite of it.
 

The next is dish is the “Sweet & Sour Pork”. The taste is normal though its leans more to dry chilli type of taste and the meat texture is bit rough and hard.
 

Next dish is the “Tori Momo Karaage”. The deep fried chicken tossed in light batter for the light crisp on the outer with a dash of sauce for flavour fared normal as the oil used to fried the chicken might have affect the taste partially as the charred and reused taste is evident in the chicken though the texture remains soft despite being deep fried.

The next dish is the “Sesame Pork Salad” which is delicious due to the sesame dressing that compliments the dish well. The combination of nutty and sweet taste that draws up an appetite.
 

Following we have the “Sesame Ball”. The golden round ball that covered with sesame is ever tasty though the filling is lacking and gaps in the middle that lacks fulfilment during the bite.

So with that concludes our food adventure for now. Do visit their website for more information and also the other branches.

Goku Raku Ramen
Lot S025 & Lot S026,
Level 2, Mid Valley Megamall,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03 – 2201 8779
Business hours
10.00 am– 10.00 pm

For more info please visit
Goku Raku Ramen website: http://www.gokuraku-ramen.com
Goku Raku Ramen facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GokurakuRamen