Whether it’s ramen served in durian or topped with actual ice cream, we Malaysians are oddly daring enough to try them all, no matter how unusual they are.
Recently, Ramen Mob launched their newest menu known as ‘Carbonara Mazesoba’ a.k.a. Carbonara Ramen.
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In a post shared by Malaysian foodie jajabinxz, he described Ramen Mob’s Carbonara Mazesoba as,
‘Creamy carbonara but with thick Japanese ramen.’
If that sounds like your idea of ‘good food’, then looks like this dish is made for you.
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Reviews that flocked to his comment section were surprisingly positive.
On the other hand, some argue that the dish looks ‘cursed’.
We can see why some foodies might be turned off by the idea of Japanese-style carbonara, when its Italian counterpart is great enough as it is – why fix something that isn’t broken kan?
Does carbonara as ramen work?
Ramen Mob’s Carbonara Mazesoba is a brothless type of ramen called mazesoba, characterised by its thick noodles and various flavourful sauces and toppings. The fusion dish combines the creaminess of Italian carbonara with the umami punch of Japanese ramen.
Ramen Mob’s signature chewy noodles serve as the ‘pasta’, while the very-carbonara-like sauce is actually a combination of Ramen Mob’s signature tonkotsu broth and in-house gourmet cheese, resulting in a sauce that’s extra sinful.
Even though seaweed and tobiko (flying fish roe) are added as staple mazesoba flavours, the classic crispy pork bacon bits and solitary golden egg yolk drive home the fact that this, in essence, is a carbonara dish.
What’s our verdict?
Our verdict? Don’t knock it until you try it! Devout cheese lovers will be floored by this dish (they put A LOT of cheese in the sauce), but some may be turned off by its strong pork-y taste due to the generous portions of crispy bacon and reduced tonkotsu broth as the base. However, the Carbonara Mazesoba isn’t as “fusion-y” or intimidating as it sounds – honestly, it tastes a lot like carbonara, just with more chewy ‘pasta’.
But overall, Ramen Mob succeeded in marrying the best of Italian comfort food and Japanese umami with the Carbonara Mazesoba. If you like your food creamy and cheesy, then this dish can be worth trying. Pro tip: make sure to mix well before slurping for the full flavour experience.
Ramen Mob’s Carbonara Mazesoba is priced at RM34.90, and will only be available for a limited time.
Swing by these Ramen Mob outlets to satisfy your carbonara cravings:
PJ SS4
Address: 12a, Jalan SS 4c/5, Taman Rasa Sayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Opening hours: 11AM – 3PM & 5PM – 10PM every weekday; 11AM – 10PM every weekend.
Taipan
Address: Unit 2-01, Wisma Conlay, 1, Jalan USJ 10/1, Taipan Business Centre, 47620 Subang Jaya.
Opening hours: 11AM – 3PM & 5PM – 10PM daily. Closed on Mondays due to Monday blues.
Taman Desa
Address: 22, Jalan 2/109e, Jalan Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 11AM – 3PM & 5PM – 10PM daily. Closed on Mondays like Garfield.
For more info and new menu item updates from Ramen Mob, we recommend following their socials on Facebook and Instagram for a slurp-licious time!
Also read: Authentic Ramen Spot Opens THIRD Outlet in PJ! Here’s What You Should Order
