Kanbe Ramen - The Exchange TRX at The Exchange TRX
Location: PL.08.0 Park Level, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Exchange TRX
The menu centres on signature bowls such as the Kanbe Special Tonkotsu, black garlic ramen, and spicy miso variations. Side dishes include gyoza, karaage chicken, and rice bowls. Diners can customise noodle firmness, broth richness, and oil levels to preference.
A bowl of ramen costs between RM20 and RM30, making it a mid-range option for a Japanese meal in the TRX precinct. The outlet operates during mall hours, and queues can form during peak lunch periods, particularly on weekdays when office workers from the financial district descend.
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Kanbe Ramen - The Exchange TRX
Japanese Restaurant Entrance
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Ramen Restaurant Entrance
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Restaurant KANBE
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Kanbe Ramen Shop Front
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Pudding with Whipped Cream and Cherry
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People queuing outside a restaurant
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Ramen Bowl
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Restaurant Interior with Japanese Art
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Restaurant Interior with Bar Seating
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Meatballs with Cheese
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Daruma cup and decorative bowl
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Fried Cutlet with Grated Cheese
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Ramen Restaurant Interior
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Restaurant Interior with Lanterns
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Japanese Restaurant Interior
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KANBE Ramen Experience Guide
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Fried Croquettes with Dip
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Restaurant Interior
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Pan-fried dumplings
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Poached Egg in Green Bowl
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Fried Food with Sauce
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Restaurant Interior with Open Kitchen
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Ramen Bowl
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Fried Chicken with Sauce and Lemon
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Appetizer Plate and Menu
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Restaurant Interior
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Gyoza and Appetizer
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Restaurant Interior
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Sizzling Rice Dish
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Fried Croquettes with Lemon and Seaweed
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Ramen Dish
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Restaurant Interior with Patrons
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Restaurant Table Setting
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Pan-fried dumplings
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Ramen Toppings and Drink
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Ramen Instructions
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Three Types of Pickled Vegetables
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Korean Side Dishes
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Restaurant Interior
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Japanese Restaurant Interior
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Fried Chicken with Pink Sauce
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Ramen Dish
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