A new offshoot from the team behind Oh Some Bowls, Menya Saku officially opened on 28 July 2025, located at Sim Lim Square, #02‑03, 1 Rochor Canal Road. This marks a shift from their previous Wilkie Edge branch to a more central ramen-focused concept helmed by a chef-owner who previously worked at Ramen Champion and Menya Kokoro.
Menya Saku by Oh Some Bowls | Singapore | 70/100 Read Post »
The shop rotates between robust iekei ramen, heavy-hitting Jiro-style bowls, and a few seasonal specialties, but what really stands out is its ginger shoyu ramen—a Nagaoka-style bowl that’s rarely seen even in Japan, let alone Singapore.
Soshiji らーめん そしじ | Singapore | 90/100 Read Post »
Ramen Senmon Kami (拉麺専門 神) in Kochi City quietly marries the finesse of Chinese cooking with the comfort of Japanese ramen. The chef—trained in Beijing-style cuisine before a decade of ramen work in Japan—is behind a bowl where each sip balances a deep, mellow pork broth with meticulously prepared ingredients.
Ramen Senmon Kami 拉麺専門神 | Kochi, Japan | 80/100 Read Post »
Ramen Hitoyoshi Singapore has quietly built a loyal following for its creamy, pork-rich tonkotsu ramen and consistent execution across locations. Founded by two local chefs who previously trained under the Keisuke brand, Hitoyoshi has grown from a single ramen spot into a full-fledged chain offering more than just noodles.
Ramen Hitoyoshi | Singapore | 85/100 Read Post »
Ramen Keisuke Singapore (Changi T2) is not your average airport dining stop. Beyond its signature tonkotsu ramen Singapore and Tokyo-style shoyu ramen, this outlet stands out as the only Keisuke branch in Singapore to feature local-inspired bowls like Bak Kut Teh Ramen and Laksa Ramen.
Ramen Keisuke Singapore & Ginza Tendon Itsuki | Singapore | 65/100 Read Post »
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.
UOUO 魚王魚王 | Singapore | 50/100 Read Post »
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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Tucked in a quiet corner near the docks of Kitashinagawa, Ramen Kaniryu brings a crab-infused bowl to Tokyo’s ramen scene. The shopfront is flashy with a izakaya vibe that seems out of the blue in a quiet area of town, if not for the steady line of customers.
Ramen Kaniryu | Tokyo, Japan | 70/100 Read Post »
Milan might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of a serious bowl of noodles, but this modern, Japanese-Italian ramen bar has quietly built a loyal following. If you’re the type who’s always on the lookout for interesting ramen, Casa Ramen might just pique your curiosity.
Casa Ramen | Milan, Italy | 45/100 Read Post »
