Sumo Bar Happy Review: New Ramen Shop With Huge Short Rib Ramen At Bras Basah

Sumo Bar Happy - Ramen With Giant Short Rib At Bras Basah Food at Sumo Bar Happy Thrilled by photos and comments we saw on their Facebook page, we ordered their signature Bone-In Short Rib Ramen ($42++) . Served in a regular-sized bowl, the short rib, which weighed around 600g, extended well beyond the ends of the bowl.

Besides the size of the rib, the other thing that hit me was the intense aroma of the tawny braised beef. Slow-roasted for eight hours and braised in a mix of red wine and house-made yakiniku sauce, the bone-in US prime short rib was thoroughly seasoned and soaked in both the sauce and broth.

It was not overly mushy or soft, and was firm enough for me to pick the bone up without the meat slipping right out. Fulfilling the dream of any meat lover, the beef was tender and succulent, with a prominent taste of red wine in each bite.

The generally lean meat was also laced with a good amount of fats that gave the meat a soft texture and melt-in-the-mouth sensation without tipping to the point of being jelak . From the fatty and extra savoury sides to the company, lean meat in the middle, each bite gave a slightly different texture but was altogether mouthwatering and delectable.

While some may find that the lightly flavoured soup complements the meat, I prefer my ramen broth to be richer so it can savour the noodles. While the meat was delicious, it overpowered the soup and noodles, which I thought was disappointing for a shop that specialises in ramen.

The pile of kimchi-flavoured bean sprouts took me by surprise as it was a twist from the usual at ramen joints, and added a tangy and slightly spicy kick to the dish. Besides the Bone-In Short Rib Ramen, the restaurant also offers Oxtail Ramen ($21++) , Char Siew Ramen ($17++) , and more.

Those who are not a fan of noodles will be glad to find donburi, such as their signature Loco Moco Don ($18++) that comes with luncheon meat and foie gras, on their menu. The subtle sweetness of the pancake was accompanied by a touch a spiciness and saltiness from the sesame sauce that coated the chunky pieces of char siew.

The meat was also slightly too fatty for my liking and this would serve as a great snack for those popping by for drinks, instead of having it as a side dish alongside the filling bowl of ramen. The verdict In general, I found the food here rather pricey and average in taste compared to some other ramen stalls in Singapore. Though it is a whopping $42++, the huge portion of beef is definitely more than enough for two to share.

For more of such OTT ramen, check out our list of unique ramen in Singapore. Address: 261 Waterloo Street, #01-24, Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261 Opening hours: Tue-Wed 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Thur-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat 12pm to 10:30pm, Sun 12pm to 10pm (last order at 9:30pm on Sunday and 9:45pm for the rest of the week) Website Sumo Bar Happy is not a halal restaurant.