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10 CKT in 10 Days: Ah Boy’s Side Quest in Penang

When a Penang trip came up, this side quest felt inevitable. Not a single “best char kway teow” hunt, but a cross-section. Street carts, coffee shops, food courts, neighbourhood markets, and stalls with decades of reputation attached to them. The goal wasn’t to crown a winner on paper, but to eat enough bowls back-to-back to understand the range. What changes. What stays stubbornly the same. And where Penang char kway teow quietly draws the line between identity and adaptation.

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AhBoyLikeRamen Singapore Ramen Guide 2026: Best Ramen in Singapore Ranked After Reviewing Over 450 Bowls Across Singapore, Japan & Beyond

As of this 2026 guide, I’ve reviewed over 450 bowls of ramen, spanning multiple countries. While this guide focuses exclusively on Singapore ramen, my reference point is informed by extensive eating across Japan and beyond, which helps calibrate technique, balance, and stylistic intent. This context shapes how I judge balance, restraint, and intent, not just impact.

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The Ultimate Ramen Festival Survival Guide

You’ll find rare regional styles, Michelin-starred legends, and one-off collaborations that exist only for a few days. Think butter-clam shio ramen from Hokkaido next to rich Kumamoto tonkotsu, or a surprising yuzu-shoyu blend created by two rival chefs working side by side. If you’re a ramen nerd, these events are a dream come true. You can eat limited-edition bowls, see famous chefs in action, and even take photos of them guilt-free (everyone else is doing it too). But if you don’t plan properly, you’ll end up queueing more than slurping.

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10 Must-Try Ramen Shops in Tokyo (That Aren’t Ichiran or Afuri)

Look, we get it—Ichiran has the booths, Afuri has the yuzu. But if that’s all you’re eating in Tokyo, you’re barely scratching the surface. The real magic’s hidden in back alleys, down quiet streets, or inside sleepy neighbourhoods where chefs obsess over soup like it’s a religion. This isn’t a list for people chasing Instagram likes. It’s for folks who want to eat what Tokyoites actually crave. No chains, no fluff—just 10 bowls that made me stop mid-slurp and go, “Wah, this one damn shiok.”

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AhBoyLikeRamen Singapore Ramen Guide 2025: Best Ramen in Singapore After Reviewing Over 230 Bowls

After slurping through over 230 bowls across hawker stalls, hidden gems, and big-name chains, I’ve finally compiled the AhBoyLikeRamen Singapore Ramen Guide 2025—a no-nonsense, flavour-first list of the best ramen in Singapore right now. Whether you’re craving rich tonkotsu, light shoyu, spicy miso or rare tsukemen, this annual guide rounds up the standout bowls that truly delivered. Forget hype and sponsored fluff—this is based on actual eating, consistent revisits, and an obsession with broth, noodles, and balance. Hungry yet? Let’s get into the top 18.

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The Design Secrets Hiding in Your Ramen Bowl

When it comes to ramen, most of us obsess over the broth, toppings, and noodles—but what about the bowl? At The Art of Ramen Bowls exhibition in Tokyo, I learned that the humble donburi is more than just a container. From the curve of its lip to the weight in your hands, every detail is deliberately designed to enhance aroma, retain heat, and elevate the way you experience each slurp.

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