Ramen Arena (Takashimaya Department Store)
日料 · ⭐ 3.5
Basement Level 1, Takashimaya Department Store, Hongbaoshi Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Basement Level 1, Takashimaya Department Store, Hongbaoshi Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hokkaido Original Shrimp Ramen, Char Siu Ramen, Barbecue Pork White Sesame Sauce Ramen.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: 日料
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: Basement Level 1, Takashimaya Department Store, Hongbaoshi Road
- Popular dishes: Hokkaido Original Shrimp Ramen, Char Siu Ramen, Barbecue Pork White Sesame Sauce Ramen, Tokushima Life Volcano Ramen, Soft-Boiled Egg
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Dishes
Hokkaido Original Shrimp RamenA rich shrimp-based broth with chewy ramen noodles and fresh toppings, originating from Hokkaido.
Char Siu RamenChar siu ramen features cooked noodles with grilled char siu slices, greens, and a boiled egg. The char siu is marinated in honey and roasted for a tender, juicy flavor. Noodles are typically alkaline-based, elastic, and served in clear or rich broth with soy sauce, sugar, and spices.
Barbecue Pork White Sesame Sauce RamenHand-pulled noodles topped with barbecued pork and a rich white sesame sauce, offering a savory and satisfying meal.
Tokushima Life Volcano RamenTokushima Life Volcano Ramen is a Japanese-style ramen featuring a rich pork bone broth base with thin straight noodles. Key toppings include sliced chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, nori, corn kernels, and bean sprouts. Its signature element is a 'volcanic lava'-style spicy sauce made from chili powder, minced garlic, and special chili oil, spread over the top to be stirred into the soup before eating. The dish is prepared by simmering pork bones for hours to create a milky broth, then assembling cooked noodles and toppings before drizzling with the spicy sauce.
Soft-Boiled EggA soft-boiled egg is a partially cooked egg where the white has solidified while the yolk remains in a semi-liquid state. The method involves placing eggs into hot water and cooking them over medium-low heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, then removing them and cooling before serving.
Fried Chicken Rice BowlCrispy fried chicken breast served over steamed rice, often with sauce and side vegetables.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice (Small)Teriyaki Chicken Rice (Small) is a Japanese-style rice dish. Main ingredients include boneless chicken thigh, white rice, broccoli, and carrot. The chicken is marinated in a teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, then pan-fried until golden and cooked through, and finally glazed with reduced teriyaki sauce. It is typically served with blanched or stir-fried broccoli and carrot slices alongside the rice.
Aged Pork Bone Double-Flavor Barbecue NoodleA rich pork bone broth with aged barbecue pork and two sauces, served over handmade noodles.
Special Sour and Spicy Tonkotsu RamenSpecial Sour and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen features a rich, milky-white broth made from pork bones simmered for hours. Key ingredients include hand-pulled noodles, slices of chashu pork, a soft-boiled egg, wood ear fungus strips, nori, and chopped green onions. The dish is prepared by adding a specially blended sour and spicy sauce to the tonkotsu broth, creating distinct layers of tangy and spicy flavors. The chewy noodles combine with the flavorful broth and varied toppings to form a uniquely flavored ramen.
Meat Sacrifice RamenA rich pork bone broth ramen with barbecued pork, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts, known for its deep umami flavor and satisfying texture.
Pork Bone Soy Sauce RamenA rich pork bone broth served with noodles, chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and green onions.
DumplingsDumplings are a traditional Chinese staple food made by wrapping a filling inside a dough made from flour, which is then cooked by boiling, steaming, or pan-frying. Main ingredients include flour, pork, and vegetables such as cabbage or chives, with seasonings added to the filling according to taste. The dough is rolled into a circle, filled, sealed by pinching the edges, and shaped into a half-moon or other forms.
Chicken Bone Soy Sauce Ramen (Clear Soup)A savory ramen featuring a clear broth made from chicken bones, seasoned with soy sauce, served with tender noodles, chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, and green onions.