Ramen Village - Tasty Ramen Heaven

Hi there 😄
I hope that everyone's enjoying the weekend off. 😎
Me?
I'm still here chilling while searching for other cool places to visit. 😉

*Dreaming about food... nyumzzz....zzz...

Anyway, I would like to introduce another place where I think noodle-lovers, especially ramen-lovers, will appreciate and enjoy. Introducing... Ramen Village!!! 😍🎉

Ramen Village, NU Sentral

Located on L5-09, NU Sentral Mall, Ramen Village is a place where you can get all of your noodle cravings... especially ramen, satisfied. This restaurant serves all types of ramen dishes ranging from the traditional ones with shio, shoyu or miso broth and the fusion ramen dishes which showcases the wonderful flavours of Asia.

When you arrive at Ramen Village, the first that will definitely catch your eye is the large mural featured on the restaurant's wall. Quirky and colourful, this mural is a perfect background for that Instagram shot. Spacious and clean surroundings with bright lighting inside the restaurant makes one feel comfortable while dining. Speaking of dining, this restaurant has two dining areas; inside the restaurant and outside the restaurant.

Dining area inside the restaurant.
The kitchen and the payment counter is on the right side of this picture.

Dining area outside the restaurant.

Mural on the wall.
Great for cool shots 📷😎👍

Mural above the counter

Now for the best part... FOOD! 😍👍

As mentioned earlier, Ramen Village specializes in ramen dishes; both traditional and fusion dishes. Not a fan of ramen? Fret not as they also serve udon dishes too. Apart from noodles 🍜, Ramen Village also has yummy side dishes that goes well with your ramen and udon dishes. Want to spice things up 🔥? Chili flakes and chili oil are provided on every table. If things get too spicy, cool it off with Ramen Village's drinks' selection ranging from teas, soft drinks to fruit juices 🍹 BTW, Ramen Village is a Muslim-Friendly eatery as all meats in this eatery is from Halal-Certified sources 😍👍

A Muslim-Friendly restaurant 😄👍

The menu

Traditional Ramen 🍜

Traditional and Fusion Ramen selections 🍜

Udon and Gyoza selections 🍜

Side Dishes🍗 and Drinks selection 🍹

So, what have we ordered?

Look at the FOOD!!! Nyumssss

The food at Ramen Village is afforadably-priced and the portion-size is big 😍👍

1. Tan Tan Ramen

Springy ramen noodles in Japanese-style Szechuan broth, topped with fish cake, soft-boiled eggs, chicken slices, cabbage and garnished with spring onions. Despite the broth's fiery red colour, this dish is not extremely spicy. It is just nice but I wish that this could be a little bit spicier. Love the savoury umami flavours 😘👍🍜

2. Mala Beef Ramen

Springy ramen noodles in mala-spiced beef broth, topped with fish cake, soft-boiled eggs, stir-fried beef, chili oil, dried chili, black fungus with sesame seeds and garnished with spring onions. This beefy broth is very flavourful and I can taste the Mala spice. For those who love spicy food, this is highly recommended. 😍👍🍜🔥 However, if you couldn't eat beef or if beef is not your thing, you can opt for the Mala Fish Ramen instead 😍👍🍜🐟🔥

3. Gyoza Platter

Can't decide on Ramen Village's 5 selection of Gyozas?
Choose Ramen Village's Gyoza Platter where all 5 flavours are in 1 platter.
Served with a sauce from dark vinegar and chili oil.

All of the gyozas are moist and packed with juicy filling and they are LARGE! As for the fillings, all of them are chicken unless stated. The Gyoza Platter consists of:

1. Mala Gyoza: This particular gyoza is spicy, meaty and juicy. There are green and red peppers in the lamb filling. Be wary of the Mala peppercorns though. They can numb your tongue for awhile if you bite into them and the heat will linger slightly afterwards.
   
2. Original Gyoza: Good ol' gyoza with a filling of chicken, scallions and ginger. All time fave
   
3. Thai Gyoza: Fresh and fragrant filling of chicken and lemongrass. Tasted like Tomyam
   
4. Kimchi Gyoza: It is less spicier than I expected. However, the kimchi flavour is not too overpowering.
   
5. Nyonya Gyoza: It is spicy but it is less spicier than the Mala Gyoza.

As for the drinks, I've ordered the Dragonfruit juice; fresh red dragonfruit blended with ice and served in a tall glass. A juicy and healthier alternative from those sugary drinks. It is a nice and refreshing way to end a fulfilling meal.

Overall, I had a lovely dining experience at Ramen Village 😘👍

The food is affordable with reasonable portion sizes.

The staffs are friendly and helpful.

The restaurant surrounding is clean and cosy.

Ramen Village is a nice place to have meals after a tiring day of shopping or cupsleeve-hunting or just simply a place to hang out with your friends and loved ones.

Thank you Ramen Village for the lovely dining experience. 😘👍

Will definitely visit you again someday. 😊💓

Side-notes:

- This restaurant is Muslim-friendly (uses meat from Halal-Certified suppliers)

- This restaurant is open everyday from 10.00a.m until 10.00p.m

- Ramen Village also has another branch in IOI City Mall Putrajaya 💕

Interested in going to Ramen Village NU Sentral?

Here is the address:

L5-09, Level 5, NU Sentral Mall, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur

Check out their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/ramenvillage/

and their Instagram too:

https://www.instagram.com/ramenvillage/

I guess that is all from me. 😊

Thank you 😘👍

Aroii Thai Boat Noodle - Affordable & Yummy Thai Street-Eats

Greetings, everyone!

I hope that all of you are doing great and in great health wherever you are. 😊

Me? I'm doing good but kinda exhausted lately. 😅

This is me after work... everyday 😅

For this entry, I would like to talk about an eatery that specializes in Thai street food; Aroii Thai Boat Noodle.

Aroii Thai Boat Noodle, NU Sentral

Located on LG-33 at NU Sentral Mall, this eatery is totally living up its name by serving up a scrumptious variety of Thai street delights including boat noodles, rice dishes and snacks. For those who are on a budget but wanted to indulge in an appetizing array of Thai street eats, fret not as Aroii Thai is SUPER budget-friendly. Everything on the menu is priced at RM2.09 - mains, appetizers, snacks, desserts and drinks - yep, you got that right. EVERYTHING.


Aroii Thai is easy to find if you're coming in from Brickfields since this eatery is outside the building and facing the road. However, if you're coming from inside the building or from KL Sentral, you'll need to go to the LG floor and go towards Sam Groceria. When you're in front of the groceria, take a left turn and walk straight until you reach outside. Aroii Thai will be on your left.

Aroii Thai - Front View

Upon arriving at Aroii Thai, you'll notice a spacious seating area in front of the restaurant. Not a fan eating in an open-air setting? You can choose to dine inside the restaurant where there are two areas; main area (lower deck) and the upper deck for some privacy. This restaurant is cosy with large glass windows and bright lighting. Wooden furniture and decorative paintings make you feel as if you're in a humble yet cosy restaurant in Thailand. Even the cashier counter has a roof from coconut palm fronds, adding a traditional touch to the restaurant.

Cutlery and menus on the shelves beside the counter.

Cool decorations

Photos on the wall 

The cashier counter.
Notice the traditional-style roof from coconut palm fronds above it.

Outer-seating area as seen from the main seating area

Now, let's move on to the FUN part... FOOD!

As mentioned before, Aroii Thai specializes in scrumptious and affordable Thai street-eats including noodles, rice dishes, light-bites, appetizers and desserts and all of these are served inside cutesy bowls. Whether you want to savour every dish on the menu or just want to eat and repeat your favourite dish - here at Aroii Thai, you can do any way your fancy. Afraid of lacking table space for your other dishes? You can even stack the bowls after you're done. Great for that perfect shot. 😘👍📷

The menu

Look at those selections 😍

EVERYTHING IS RM2.09!!! 😄👍

How to order?

1. The staff will give you the menu with an order chit with a pencil when you have taken your seat. Didn't receive any menu? Call the staff for assistance.
2. Take your time to browse through the menu.There are a lot options to choose from. Chicken? Beef? Seafood or Vegetables? Take your pick.
3. Fill in the order chit provided after choosing your meals.
4. Give your order chit to the staff when you're ready. The staff will check the order with you again just in case you forgot to write down something. Not sure about the food that you've chosen? Feel free to ask the staff, they will be happy to assist you.

So, what have I ordered?

A LOT! 😂👍

I was starving 😂 so I ended up ordering a lot of items from the menu; appetizer, main course, a dessert and a drink. Condiments such as pickled chilies, chili powder and chili sauce are provided on every table if you want to add something extra for your dishes.

1. Vegetarian Spicy Spring Roll

These crispy and crunchy spring rolls are packed with peppery veggie filling of cabbage and carrots. I can literally taste the veggies in every bite. The sweet Thai chili sauce adds a sweet and spicy kick.

2. Traditional Pandan Chicken

Succulent chicken pieces marinated in aromatic herbs and spices and wrapped in fragrant pandan leaf and fried. The chicken is perfectly cooked and I could taste the savoury notes of the marinade.
The sweet and spicy chili sauce really lifts the savouriness of this dish.
I loved this dish 😍👍 but I wish that this has 3 pieces instead of 2 😂

3. Stir-fried Kangkong

Fresh kangkong stir-fried nicely with onions, garlic, chilies and cili api (bird's eye chili).
This dish is a bit spicy 🔥 from the cili api but it tasted good, just the way I love it 💓

4. Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Shredded green papaya, shredded carrots, long beans, bits of fresh tomatoes and cili api (bird's eye chili) in a special dressing with baby prawns topped with crushed peanuts. I love this dish because of the papaya's freshness and the zesty dressing. This is a bit spicy due to the cili api 🔥

5. Chicken Glass Noodle Soup

Soft and chewy noodles 🍜 with shredded chicken meat, chicken ball, veggies and topped with fried garlic. The clear broth is surprisingly flavourful and it is suitable for kids as it is not spicy at all 😊👍

6. Classic Pad Thai

Flat rice noodles fried in chili paste and seasoning with beansprouts and egg. Garnished with crushed peanuts. Despite its reddish appearance, it tasted good and it is not too spicy. 👍

7. Tom Yum Glass Noodle Soup

Soft and chewy noodles 🍜 in a tomyum broth topped with prawn and beansprouts. The broth is slightly sour and it is not too spicy. Unfortunately, this is my least favourite dish because the broth is kinda too light for my liking. 😕 Could've been better.

8. Thai Green Curry Chicken with Rice

Succulent chicken cooked in an aromatic green curry served with baby eggplant and rice 🍛. This may look simple but it is very delicious. The green curry is creamy and flavourful as I could taste the herbs and spices in it. The chicken is nicely cooked but not too dry. It is not spicy at all but it may be a bit creamy and rich for others depending on their preferences. Since this is my first time trying a green curry dish, I would say this is a great dish 😍👍

9. Mango Sticky Rice

The sticky rice (glutinous rice) is creamy from the coconut milk but it is not too overly sweet. Mango slices added a sweet and sour tropical twist to this dessert. It is quite refreshing and one of the perfect ways to end a lovely Thai meal. 💓

10. Lemongrass Drink

Unique and fragrant, this refreshing drink has its own fans since not many people consider lemongrass as a drinking option but lemongrass is believed to have certain health benefits. This is my personal favourite as it helps to cut out the richness from the dishes that I had eaten. 😊👍

Overall, my dining experience at Aroii Thai Boat Noodle is great.

The food and drinks are delicious and very affordably-priced.

The staffs are efficient and helpful and the restaurant is clean and cosy.

The service is good and fast despite being packed with customers.

Aroii Thai is a great place to hang out for yummy, budget-friendly food with friends, dearly beloved and family or just for a me-time outing.

Thank you Aroii Thai for the great experience. 👍

Will definitely visit you again someday 😊💓

Side-notes:

- This restaurant is Halal

- Only CASH payment is accepted

- This restaurant is family-friendly

- This restaurant is usually crowded during peak hours (lunch + dinner times) and weekends
- Reservations are allowed and available

- They're open from Monday - Sunday from 10.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m. 

Interested in going to Aroii Thai Boat Noodle NU Sentral?

Here is the address:

Level LG.33, NU Sentral Mall, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Check out their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/aroiithai/

I guess that is all from me.

Have a pleasant weekend 😊