Shokudo Sayo しまの店さよ | Setoda, Japan | 70/100

Just off the Shiomachi Shopping Street in Setoda, Sayo is a small eatery with a red awning and a hyper-local twist on ramen—one that reflects the town’s citrus-loving identity. While the shop keeps a low profile, it’s known among travelers cycling the Shimanami Kaido for its Setouchi lemon ramen, a clear-broth bowl that arrives with fresh lemon slices floating like a garnish from the region’s orchards.

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UOUO 魚王魚王 | Singapore | 50/100

Located near Bugis, inside Sunshine Plaza, UOUO (魚王魚王) is more than your average izakaya—it quietly tucks a small but punchy ramen corner into its seafood-centric lineup. Their signature Tenka Ichigeki Ramen, priced around S$9.90 for lunch time promo, leans into a tonkotsu-style seafood blend, making it one of the few spots near Bugis that offers tonkotsu ramen in Singapore with a fishy twist.

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One Prawn & Co | Singapore | 45/100

Tucked away in a cosy corner of New Bahru, this spot swaps out the usual pork bone broth for something brinier — a prawn-based soup that draws inspiration from both Japanese ramen and Southeast Asian flavours. It’s a bowl that immediately piques curiosity, especially if you’re used to the richness of classic ramen styles.

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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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