Ichiran Ramen pop-up in KL
Back in 2020, Malaysians were more than excited to learn that the popular Japanese ramen chain – Ichiran Ramen – would be opening a pop-up store in Kuala Lumpur for the first time ever. Fast forward to three years later, and the OG Japanese icon is set to open another pop-up at Isetan in Kuala Lumpur, so we can slurp on tonkotsu ramen broth again.
Here’s what we know about the latest pop-up, which is set to open from 3rd-15th March 2023:
Ramen bowls from an OG Japanese icon
The return of Ichiran Ramen to Malaysia was announced by Isetan on their official Instagram page, on 23rd February. According to the post, the pop-up store can soon be found on the Lower Ground Floor of Lot 10 shopping centre, at The Market in Isetan The Japan Store.
Ichiran Ramen’s first pop-up store was located at Isetan KLCC and held between 13th-22nd March. Needless to say, it attracted snaking lines. The upcoming pop-up will likely see the same long queues of eager Malaysians looking to enjoy a ramen bowl from the OG Japanese icon.
Ichiran Ramen’s pop-up store in Isetan in 2020.
The pop-up will serve the brand’s famous flavourful tonkotsu broth with “semi-fresh noodles”, and also feature original merchandise. A Tonkotsu-Free Ramen was priced RM22/bowl back in 2020, and came with toppings such as fresh scallions, a variety of mushrooms, and pinch of signature chilli powder.
The previous pop-up dished up pork-free Tonkotsu-free ramen bowls. Isetan’s announcement includes a note that the latest pop-up will be non-halal.
Ichiran Ramen’s pop-up store in Isetan in 2020.
Also making a return are “Ramen Focus Booths”, just like the ones in Japan. These are essentially cosy booths, where diners can slurp up noodles at semi-private dining tables separated by partitions – for minimal distraction and maximum personal space.
Ichiran Ramen pop-up in KL
Planning a trip to Japan just to gorge on silky-smooth strands of noodles may not be on the cards for you right now. So, consider dropping by Ichiran Ramen’s pop-up store in March 2023, which will be in the city for 13 days only.
Venue: LGF, The Market @ Isetan The Japan Store, Lot 10
Date: 3rd-15th March 2023
Time: 11am-8pm, Daily
More events and places to check out:
- Good Vibes is back for a 3-day festival in July 2023
- Gashapon Bandai to open at IOI City Mall
- SplashMania, new water theme park in Selangor
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia