Nothing speaks comfort food like a hot savoury bowl of nice ramen. Perfect for any time of the day, these yellow springy noodles are served in a bowl of flavourful broth and is a favourite of many Japanese foodies.
However, there is no need to fly halfway across the globe to savour good ramen as ramen restaurants are popping up everywhere with many of them offering bold and authentic flavours. Looking for the best ramen in town? Here’s a list of ramen places in Singapore which you should drop by to savour the best Japanese ramen.
Top 5 Ramen Places in Singapore
- Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #03-90/91 The Central Singapore 059817 (Central Branch)
- Operating hours: Sunday – Thursday (11:30am - 9:00pm) | Friday – Saturday (11:30am - 9:30pm)
- Contact: [email protected] | 65 6534-8090 (Central Branch)
- Instagram: @marutamaramen.sg
- Facebook: @MarutamaSG
Marutama Ra-Men was first established in Kawaguchi, Japan in 2001 with a mission to create the ultimate ramen that can be enjoyed by everyone around the globe. This inspired the creation of their signature creamy chicken broth (toripai tan) which subsequently won the hearts (and tummies) of customers all around Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada, and Australia.
Their ramen is homemade and free from MSG while their melt-in-your-mouth char siu pork has been made to simmer overnight. Moreover, their ramen includes aosa, a type of Japanese seaweed which melds the flavour of the broth and noodles together. Lastly, the ramen is completed with an aji-tamago (ramen egg). Some of their must-try dishes would be the fan-favourite Marutama Ramen and Char Siu Marutama Ramen.
Customer review:
“Unique tasting broth, very rich and tangy! Nice ramen texture and I do find the chicken meatballs yummy. The best part is that it's made from chicken broth! I don't eat pork so this was a bonus because ramen's pretty much always pork-based. Add more garlic chips and you're set.” – Rae L
- Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-391/392 Suntec City S038983 (Ramen Dining Keisuke Tokyo | Suntec City)
- Operating hours: Monday - Friday (11:30 am – 3.00 pm / 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm) | Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays (11:30 am – 10.00 pm)
- Contact: [email protected] | 65-6225-2235 (General) | 65-6337-7919 (Suntec City)
- Instagram: @ramen_keisuke
- Facebook: @KeisukeTokyoSG
Ramen Keisuke is the biggest ramen chain in Singapore with 22 outlets opened, each donning one of their 18 culinary concepts. For an all-rounded ramen dining experience, head to their Ramen Dining outlets for unique ramen creations like their Niboshi (Dried Fish Stock) Ramen and Miso Tonkotsu Ramen.
Tonkotsu fans should visit Keisuke’s Tonkotsu King outlets for their signature creamy thick pork-based broth. The rich broth is done in three distinct styles, namely Tonkotsu King Ramen, Black Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and Red Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Enjoy each bowl with soft char siu topped with Ajisuke Tamago egg and black fungus.
Also worth mentioning is their Kani King concept outlet which serves crab ramen as well as their Lobster King outlet where customers can find their one-of-a-kind Lobster Broth Ramen. Fans of the classic chicken ramen should pay their Tori King outlet to try out their comforting chicken broth that has been boiled for eight hours.
Customer review:
“I don't usually like to eat ramen but this place serves the best ramen I've ever eaten! The broth is very flavourful. You have the option to customize the intensity of the soup base, amount of oil in the soup and firmness of the noodles. There are complimentary hard-boiled eggs and bean sprouts for dine-in customers. The service of the staff is very prompt and friendly. I will definitely return if I am at Suntec area.” – Welch Er
- Address: 253 Holland Ave #01-01 Singapore 278982 (Holland Village) | 253 #B1-04/05 350 Orchard Rd.238868 (Shaw House)
- Operating hours: Sunday – Thursday (11.30 am – 9.30 pm) | Friday – Saturday (11.30 am – 10.00 pm)
- Contact: 6463 7277 (Holland Village) / 6836 4644 (Shaw House) | [email protected]
- Facebook: @sanpouteisg
Sanpoutei Ramen hails from Niigata, Japan and was established in 1967. There are known for their classic Niigata-born Shoyu Ramen that comprises a flavourful soup stock made from an array of vegetables, whole chicken, tonkatsu, and two different types of Japanese dried sardines. Their star dishes include the Nigata Shoyu Ramen and Rich TorixNikumori Miso.
Their shoyu broth is a crowd-pleaser as it is packed with natural umami goodness after being stewed for 6 hours. Another key speciality is their ramen served in specially manufactured donburi (ramen bowl) which keeps the noodles and broth warm. Moreover, their four-layer piled homemade ramen is guaranteed to be soft and springy.
Customer review:
“Niigata Shoyu Ramen with flavoured soft-boiled Egg + Butariki Niigata Rice mini Don. Have always been a Tonkotsu broth fan but this shoyu ramen has really changed my perspective. Their mini don is also a good add on if you have some space for it.” – Peter Lin
- Address: 19 Tanglin Road＃B1-01/02 Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 247909 | 101 Thomson Road,#B1-08 United Square Shopping Mall, Singapore
- Operating hours: Tanglin - 11:00-21:30 | Thomson Road - 11.00 am – 10.00 pm / 11.00 am – 10.30 pm (Fri, Sat, day before holidays)
- Contact: 65-6887-4484 (Tanglin) / 65-6354-3711 (Thomson Road)
- Instagram: @bariuma_sg
- Facebook: @BariumaRamen
Founded in 2003 in Hiroshima, Bari-Uma is an award-winning ramen store that is famous for boasting the best Tonkotsu Ramen in Singapore. Their soup is made from ingredients like pork knuckles, chicken bones, and potherbs which are carefully selected and slowly simmered for more than 10 hours. The soup is then topped with an authentic Japanese tamari soy sauce to produce the ultimate tonkatsu broth.
As for their noodles, customers can rest assured that they are free from MSG and additives as they are freshly made in-house. Customers visiting for the first time should try their Ajitama-Uma that comes with a thick and perfectly grilled char siu that is bound to have them returning for more. Those who prefer chicken can go for the Tori-Ajitama-Uma which comes with chicken flavoured soup and two drumlets.
Customer review:
“Tonkotsu broth tastes rich and flavourful. Noodles tangy and egg just nicely done. The seaweed is rich in flavour and goes very well with the noodles. The meat was okay. I like that the soup doesn’t leave your mouth feeling over salty/dry. It was just 3 minutes into their opening on a weekday and the waiter already served and took orders from 5 tables (shows how popular it is!). High energy in their greetings made me feel like I was in Japan.” – Shi Min Ng
- Address: 51 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, 51@AMK, #01-01C (AMK Outlet).
- Operating hours: 24-hours
- Contact: 65 9170 7870 | [email protected]
- Facebook: @takagiramenshop
Since 2015, Takagi Ramen has provided authentic and cheap ramen in Singapore through its 8 outlets. Their slogan, “Ramen for the Average Singaporean” highlights their mission of serving the working middle class by offering affordable and quality ramen that can be appreciated by all.
Their signature Takagi Ramen is composed of handmade Hakata-style firm ramen noodles served in their original Tonkotsu broth that has been boiled for more than 12 hours. It is topped with slow-braised char siu pork slices, green scallions, and blanched silver sprouts. Also recommended is their Miso Ramen which features a miso ramen tonkatsu soup base, as well as their slow-roasted garlic Black Tonkotsu ramen.
Customer review:
“The food is great, really fantastic! The staff are very nice and attentive..kudos to PEGGY who was kind to assist us..we will probably come back here again as my husband and I are ramen lovers. Thank you!” – Janice Trajano