Ramen Wishlist

This locally-owned shop serving Hakata-style ramen has already made a name for itself as one of the best new ramen places in town. Located in the The Metropolis (opposite The Star), Kanshoku serves three basic versions - the Tonkotsu, Shoyu and Spicy Tonkotsu. All versions come with either pork belly or charshu, or both if you like. Go for the basic Tonkotsu ramen ($12.90), and add an Ajitama egg for an extra $2 - you won't regret it! The Hakata-style noodles are distinctly thin and straight, and the pork broth is nicely balanced and not too salty. This might just be your next favourite ramen place!

Most ramen places serve tonkotsu (pork bone) or shio (salt-based) broth, but Marutama makes magic happen with chicken broth of a gorgeously milky consistency. A lighter and less oily option compared to the usual tonkotsu broth. Get the signature Marutama Ramen - springy Hakata-style noodles, a slice of tender chashu, and an amazingly molten soft-boiled egg. Add a few slices of fried garlic to the soup, and order a side of Yaki Char Siu - grilled roast pork that you will regret not trying.

At only $5.50 for ramen soup and $3 for dry noodles with minced meat, these brothers have found a way to serve you great ramen at low prices. The chashu is well marinated and tender, the pork broth is flavourful, and the Kyushu-style noodes are thin and chewy. Add a beautifully stewed egg for only 50 cents. The best part? These brothers are actually bakers, so you can pick up some really good cookies to go after lunch. It's no wonder the queues are so long at lunchtime!

A couple of talented Singaporeans decided that ramen can be served at hawker prices, $5/6/7, and created this delightful version. Think springy wanton noodles coated in a garlic, ginger, onion infused oil, wantons, soy-flavoured hot spring egg, slices of melt-in-your-mouth chashu, and shrimp wrapped in crispy potato. This creative dish certainly is half the price, but easily as satisfying. Of course, don't expect this to replace your usual ramen!

Boasting tasty ramen in an excellent location in the bustling Holland Village, Sanpoutei sets itself apart from most other ramen restaurants through its unique ramen broth. Their signature stock is clear and made with a mixture of vegetables, chicken, pork bone and 2 kinds of dried sardines imported directly from Japan. The addition of fish into their broth adds a definitively different flavour as compared to the purely pork-based broths of many other competitors. What's more, their noodles are made in-house with a special noodle-making machine. Go for their signature Niigata Shoyu Ramen, or the Rich Tori x Spicy Miso Ramen if you're in for a spicy kick!