Kikanbo — Restaurant in Kowloon

Originating from Japan, this ramen joint has a Japanese “demon” theme design, indicating the spiciness of their signature ramen soup base. Yes they have a non-spicy version, but we went with the medium spiciness level. As a lover of coriander, there was no way we will say no to the coriander spicy ramen. The chashu pork was rich and flavourful and the spiciness is a Japanese medium (noting that the Japanese spiciness is typically a bit more mild compared to other cuisines).

The setting of the restaurant was cool, with a black and red theme and lots of demon head decorations. The bench seats meant we could see the chef prepare the ramen, which is cooked to order, so there would be a slight wait during peak hour.

Their ordering method is via a website, which they give you a link to via a QR code...

🍪 【#尖沙咀】鬼金棒 Kikanbo 👹東京辣麻味噌拉麵 日本傳統鬼怪主題👹 . 🍪鬼金棒最大特色係秘製辣麻味噌湯底，餐牌全部都係同一款拉麵加唔同配料，莞荽拉麵備受關注！ ✧Tokyo-based Kikanbo specialises in Karashibi Miso Ramen (spicy chili-infused ramen). The coriander ramen earns much fame in Hong Kong. 🍪拉麵有 25種辣麻度可供選擇，白碗︰沒有至普通辣度；紅碗再辣啲；黑碗最辣！可以睇到大家食咩辣度哈哈🤣 ✧5 levels of spiciness and ‘numbing’ strength give 25 combinations for ramen! White bowls are for not spicy or less spicy ramen; red bowls are spicier, black bowls the spiciest! We can peek at what the others are ordering haha 🍪日本的「鬼」是人形妖怪，有角及獠牙，「赤鬼」代表「貪慾」👹 ✧Oni is the store’s theme. An Oni is a demon with horns and tusks. Its skin colour holds different meanings, for instance, red symbolises greed. 🍪 店名鬼金棒指給予赤鬼狼牙棒(金棒)，日文諺語「鬼に金棒」等於中文「如虎添翼」🐯 ✧The store name 'Kikanbo' visualises the Japanese proverb ‘oni with an iron club’, meaning ‘invincible’. 🍽莞荽辣麻味噌拉麵 $110（4/5） Karashibi Miso Ramen w/ Coriander 湯底豐富，以豬骨、雞骨、魚及蔬菜熬製超過8小時，不過最突出當然係麻辣味，第一次試覺得幾新奇 ✧Complex broth made from pork bones, chicken, fishes and various vegetables costs more than 8 hours of preparation. Spiciness certainly stands out most. 超多芫荽幾壯觀，同湯底好夾，幾清新 ✧Topped with an abundance of coriander for a spectacular finish. Coriander’s refreshing taste matches perfectly with broth. 麵質粗硬，份量超多！！要好餓先食得晒！ ✧Hearty ramen fulfills a hearty appetite. The noodles are thick and firm. . 🍽🌽玉米筍辣麻味噌拉麵 $100（4/5） Karashibi Miso Ramen w/ Baby corns 同一般拉麵店唔同，呢度供應厚身叉燒，好腍，肥瘦適中，略帶甜味，讚！ ✧Different from regular ramen, here serves thick-cut pork slices. Super tender, with just the right amount of fat and sweetness. 叫咗小麻小辣，都唔係好辣，啱啱好 ✧Ordered less chili pepper and less sansho pepper. Not really spicy. 玉米大約有十幾條，感覺好健康，坐bar枱見住廚師開大火炒，幾得意 ✧Sitting at bar table gives you a full view of chef frying the baby corns. 🍪啱重口味同想過口癮人士👅 ✧Good choice for strong-flavoured food lover. 🍪位置寛敞，仲有吉位放袋，坐得舒服。 ✧Spacious seating. Spare seats available for putting your belongings. 🍪冇我想像中咁多鬼怪裝飾，如果環境暗啲，氣氛會更好！ ✧Not as many decorations as I have imagined. The ambience would have been greater if the lights were dimmer. 味道 Taste：🍪🍪🍪🍪/5 環境 Ambience：🍪🍪🍪🍪/5 💸消費 Spending：$105 /人 Person 🔥推介度 Recommendation：4/5 . 📍鬼金棒 Kikanbo @kikanbo_hongkong 尖沙咀金馬倫道20號地舖 (尖東站，N2出口) G/F, 20 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Tsim Sha Tsu East station, exit N2) . Follow me on instagram:...

My favorite Ramen place in HK. No menus, you order via a QR code scan and on your phone. The wait staff are all very clean and follow stringent protocols to keep the environment clean. There's very little interaction between the chef cooking the meal to having it on your table when it's nice and hot. Makes me feel very safe to come out and eat during this pandemic.

I had medium spice level and medium numb spicy. The soup had a wonderful kick to it. The pork is tender and flavourful. The egg is perfectly cooked for Ramen. OH! and the Ramen was al dente and the soup hugged it wonderfully. A most fabulous lunch if you like spicy Ramen.

I had the premium pork miso Ramen which cost $HK120. Definitely worth it and a fantastic Ramen...