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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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Lobster King Pao Fan | Singapore | 60/100

You might be wondering why a “pao fan” spot is showing up on a ramen blog. Lobster King Pao Fan at Our Tampines Hub isn’t your typical Chinese eatery—it blends the comforting elements of traditional pao fan with bold, Japanese-inspired ramen creations. Their ramen menu includes unique options like Pickled Sliced Fish Tonkotsu Soup Ramen and Handmade Dumpling Ramen, offering something different for adventurous ramen lovers in Singapore. If you’re curious about where to find fusion ramen in the east, this place might surprise you.

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Sumo Ramen | Singapore | 55/100

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Ang Mo Kio is Sumo Ramen, a humble spot that’s been steadily gaining attention for its rich, soul-warming bowls of Japanese-style ramen. Founded in 2025 by Chef Felix Liu, a TikTok content creator-turned-ramen chef, this eatery blends traditional Japanese ramen-making techniques with a local eye for affordability.

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Mugiwara Tonkotsu Ramen| Singapore | 55/100

Tucked away in Pasir Panjang Food Centre, Mugiwara Tonkotsu Ramen is one of those quiet finds that punches well above its weight. Despite being housed in a humble hawker stall, it dishes out a surprisingly rich and flavourful tonkotsu broth—milky, savoury, and slow-simmered just like you’d expect from a proper ramen-ya. The charred pork slices and firm noodles round out the experience, and all that for just $6.50. It’s only open from Friday to Sunday, and payment’s digital-only—so come prepared, and come hungry.

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