Best Ramen in Singapore 2026: Tonkotsu, Halal, Budget and More

Singapore has more ramen shops per square kilometre than most Japanese cities outside Tokyo. The problem is not finding ramen — it is picking the right bowl for your mood, your budget and your location.

This guide sorts the field by broth style first, then layers on price, halal status, nearest MRT and the dining deals you can stack on top.

Table of Contents

1. Best ramen by broth style (tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, miso, tsukemen, mazesoba)

2. Budget ramen under S$15

3. Halal ramen in Singapore

4. Michelin-recognised ramen

5. Best credit card deals for ramen (dine-in stacking)

6. Quick MRT area guide

1. Best ramen by broth style

Tonkotsu (pork bone)

Yokohama Ramen — Kurobuta Toroniku Shoyu Ramen. A measured iekei-style tonkotsu that prioritises clarity over lip-coating heaviness. The Kurobuta pork cheek (imported from Hokkaido) melts through the broth and the noodles hold a firm, resilient bite throughout. Multiple outlets. From S$16.80+.

Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons — four rotating tonkotsu flavours: Spring (basil + cheese), Summer (chilli + spicy pork), Autumn (bonito + mushroom) and Winter (ginger + pork). Unlimited eggs and bean sprouts. From S$11.90++ at Bugis Village.

Hakata Ikkousha — the foaming, 20-hour pork bone broth is the draw. Cosy spot near Chijmes and Tanjong Pagar Plaza. From S$14++.

Shoyu (soy sauce)

Soshiji らーめん そしじ — the standout new opening of 2025. The Ginger Shoyu Ramen is a Nagaoka-style bowl: structured, warming, threaded with ginger that adds warmth without sharpness. Medium-thick curly noodles with mochi-mochi bite. Small 12-seater at Orchard Plaza. From S$13.80+.

Sanpoutei — Niigata Shoyu Ramen, a light and clean chintan shoyu made from vegetables, whole chicken, tonkotsu and two kinds of imported dried sardine. Holland Village and Shaw House. From S$14.90++.

Shio (salt)

Enishi — from Kobe, Michelin Bib Gourmand back home. The Shio Ramen opens with a citrus lift from yuzu before settling into mellow umami. Grilled chashu and smoked duck add contrast without overwhelming the broth. Tanjong Pagar. From S$18.80++.

Miso

Kikanbo 鬼金棒 — Tokyo import at VivoCity. The Karashibi Miso Ramen layers savoury, nutty and lingering miso umami with customisable chilli and sansho numbing pepper levels. Thick flat noodles with mochi-like bounce. The Niku-Niku version comes with two huge braised pork belly slabs. From S$18.90++.

Tsukemen (dipping noodles)

Mensho X — the Toripaitan Tsukemen opens with a sharp citrus acidity before easing into creamy chicken. Thin, lightly speckled noodles with an almost soba-like nuttiness. Raffles Place and Weave RWS. From S$17++.

Mazesoba (dry ramen)

Kajiken — Japan's self-proclaimed number one mazesoba chain. The Taiwan Mazesoba Nagoya Style comes with spicy minced pork, nori, scallions and a runny egg. Mix for 20 seconds, then eat. Multiple outlets. From S$13.80++.

Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar — the Pork "Bak Chor Mee" dry ramen riffs on the hawker classic with generous lard oil. The Uni Tonkotsu is the splurge option. Tras Street. From S$14++.

2. Budget ramen under S$15

Good ramen does not have to break S$20. These shops keep bowls below S$15 without cutting corners on broth time.

• Takagi Ramen — from S$9.90. Eight outlets, some open 24 hours. Experiments with local flavours (salted egg crab, chilli crab ramen). The cheapest legitimate ramen in Singapore.
• Ramen-ya (Bedok) — from S$13.80. Eight-seater in East Village with long queues. The Special Shio has incredibly thick Sapporo-style broth and torched chashu. Worth the trip to Bedok.
• Brothers Ramen — from S$12.90++. Tanjong Pagar. The Megamen Light is a Jiro-style mountain of toppings at budget price. Rich broth enhanced with chicken oil.
• Sō Ramen — from S$7.90. Five outlets. The Cha Shu ramen with black onion sauce tonkotsu is their core bowl. Multiple broth options including miso and shoyu.
• Keisuke Tonkotsu King — from S$11.90++. The Winter bowl (simple pork bone + ginger) is the most affordable. Free-flow eggs and bean sprouts stretch the meal further.

3. Halal ramen in Singapore

Halal-certified ramen options are still limited, but two chains stand out.

Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen — halal-certified, three outlets. The chicken broth is layered with bonito, mackerel and Hokkaido kelp. The Hokkai Clams Ramen (from S$14.90++) adds asari clams and a pat of Hokkaido butter for brininess. A genuine Japanese ramen experience without compromising on halal standards.

The Ramen Stall — halal-certified, open till 1-2am daily. The collagen broth is slow-cooked for 30 hours. The Volcano Ramen (from S$13.90++) with customisable spice level is the crowd pick. They also offer meatless ramen options.

4. Michelin-recognised ramen

Three names carry formal Michelin recognition in Singapore or their home city.

• Enishi — Michelin Bib Gourmand in Kobe. Their Singapore outlet imports all ingredients from Japan and maintains the same quality benchmarks.
• Mensho Tokyo — consistently featured in the Michelin Guide and awarded Tokyo Ramen Of The Year and Ramen Walker Grand Prix. The A5 Wagyu Shoyu Aburasoba (S$41++) is the premium order.
• Ippudo — Michelin Guide featured across multiple cities. Over 15 outlets in Singapore. The Shiromaru Motoaji (from S$17++) is their OG tonkotsu. Reliable, accessible, always open.

5. Best credit card deals for ramen

For ramen dine-in, your transaction codes as MCC 5812 (restaurants). The best cashback and miles cards for this category in 2026:

• OCBC 365 — 6% cashback Mon-Thu dining, 10% Fri-Sun dining. S$800/month min spend. Best for weekend ramen runs.
• Citi Cash Back — 6% on dining (MCC 5812), S$800 min spend. S$1,333/month cap. No fuss.
• HSBC Live+ — 5% on all dining with no day-of-week restriction. S$600/month min spend.
• Standard Chartered Smart — 6% on selected dining merchants. No min spend requirement.

For the full card comparison, see our best dining credit cards guide.

Stacking example

A S$50 ramen dinner for two at Kikanbo on a Saturday, paid with OCBC 365: 10% cashback = S$5 back. If you also have a Burpple Beyond membership (S$69/year) and the restaurant participates, the 1-for-1 main stacks with the card cashback. Effective cost: around S$25 for two bowls plus S$5 cashback = S$20 net for two premium miso ramen bowls.

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