Santouka

Good soup base and quality tender pork belly and cheek. Noodle has good texture too. Even better if they can put more spring onion and green.

YESSS.
The good news: I can finally cross Santouka off my «Man I wanna try that one day» list.
The bad: It’s now on a cravings list. And $ 14++ isn’t exactly what you want to spend on lunch everyday.
The deal: Lunch sets are excellent. Spicy fans — go for the Kara-​miso broth. Its depth of flavor really sets this place apart from other places.
The sitch: I suspect I reaaalllyyy enjoyed this lunch because the place was empty (super late lunch) and the servers were still so super friendly and attentive throughout. I imagine the eating experience would be very different at peak hours when you are basically sitting on top of the person next to you.
TL;DR — Eat lunch here at a non-​peak time for ramen you won’t regret.

Good ramen and soup at good value. Nice views too.
I really like the Kara miso ramen. Better then my expectation. Naturally I finished the bowl or noodles and the soup. Never one to waste. My friend had the normal miso soup base, apparently it taste just as good. The gyoza is surprisingly moist inside and the skin is very thin. I think they got the balance right.
The service is prompt and attentive. Too bad they only allow downsizing of the noodles but no upsizing. I love good noodles so its a bit disappointing.
The afternoon sunny view of the river is a bonus. I bet it looks better at night with all the Clarke Quay neon!

Their ramen is considered the best I can find in Singapore. I particularly like Miso and Shio, giving different taste and yet very fulfilling. Special pork cheek is a must try!

my favourite ramen in the many ramen chains here.
Love shoyu. While other broth pales in comparison, or stinks of pork bones that I seriously considered conversion of my religion, santouka has a delicious soup base.
Strangely enough, I could do without the pork cheeks. I am just contented with the soup.
It’s nice and rainy now. coming to this page is agony to my tummy :(

My favorite ramen shop. Really delicious soup and also nice char siew. Haven’t been disappointed. Will keep going.

Located in the purple zone and also a corner of Central is Ramen Santouka. This was their first outlet in Singapore. Their second outlet resides in Cuppage Plaza in Orchard Road.
Santouka’s founder Hitoshi Hatanaka opened his own ramen shop at Hokkaido in 1988 because he was unsatisfied with all other ramen establishments. Its thin-​noodle ramen with elegant broth topped perfectly with mouthwatering slices of char-​siu pork and pickled plums gained popularity in Hokkaido immediately. Now in 2015, there’s outlets of Ramen Santouka all across the globe and my friends even mentioned the outlet in LA, tasted better than the outlet in Singapore!
Looking through the menu you realize that you get to pick your soup base. Be it, Shoyu (soy sauce flavour), Miso (soybean), Shio (Salt flavour), or Kara-​Miso (spicy soybean at $ 1 more).
The dining area of Ramen Santouka is a rather elongated one, that stretches into the kitchen. The chef is able to see every customer who walks in and walks out. And for every customer that walks out, the chef will say thank you for patronizing them. It is very typical of Japanese ramen shops in Japan to be small and compact, so that the chefs are also able to witness the customer’s experience with their ramen.
Miso Ramen (Medium) $ 13.50+
I went with my lone favourite Miso. I admit, the bowl looked small, but it was deep. After my first few dips with my chopstick, I realized I was looking at the chance of skipping Beard Papa for desserts later! The broth itself was thick and you could see a thin layer of oil swimming on the top. It wasn’t too gerlat, as much I managed to drink quite a bit of the soup.
The noodles are the winner here. They are extremely springy. Similar to that of maggie noodles and yet without the waxy exterior that instant noodles give you. The texture of the noodles were consistent throughout the entire serving. The bambo shoots here were also crunchy and since they absorbed all the flavour from the soup, they sure were tasty!
The two glorious slices of char siew weren’t fatty at all. Instead they were tender pieces of juicy meat, that again, absorbed all the goodness from the soup.
I enjoyed my bowl of ramen as it didn’t have me craving for water like the ramen from other competitors which are ladden with MSG leave me.

Here in Singapore for work and absolutely loved it. Glad we found this place, spent forever looking around for it. Nice place for a beer and a frosty mug too.

Amazing ramen! The queue wasn’t too long and the waiting time is short. Perfect dine in place for ramen lovers!

Hands down my fave ramen in Town. So good it was one of my bucket list of final places to eat during my last week living here.
Seriously the pork cheeks are melt in your mouth amazing and the broth is equally as tasty. Even the service is well above average for Singapore standards. You won’t leave disappointed!

Best ramen I’ve ever had outside of Japan. This is a famous brand with many worldwide branches, but the Santuka in Singapore is better than any others I’ve had in the US in the past. It’s very pricey if you go for the top end pork, however, and it does feel kind of strange to pay 30 $ for what’s supposed to be a homey low class dish. There’s usually huge lines here if you go at the wrong times, but turnaround is usually pretty fast.

Yum!
While visiting Singapore I had been looking for a place with decent food along the Quay’s. Found this via Unilocal and while it is up inside the Clarke Mall there is still a view of the river and action below.
I think I arrived rather late for dinner on a weeknight, but there was no wait (i was alone) and was seated immediately.
I ordered one of the set menu’s with prawns, ramen and salad etc and it was A LOT of food! Probably enough for two. It was so much that i couldn’t finish and they asked me upon checkout if everything was OK. I thought that was nice they were concerned, but it was DELICIOUS I just couldn’t eat it all!
Atmosphere is pretty standard, but service and food was above average. I would recommend for lunch or dinner!

I’m only home for 1.5 weeks and I have a long list of things I want to eat. Singapore is known for being a culinary haven. If you are a foodie, come to Singapore. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. With so many options and only 1 stomach, I had to make very smart and wise decisions. Every food choice is strategic. It has to be the best if not why bother.
There are tons of ramen places in San Francisco Bay Area. However, I always tell my friends nothing beats the options and quality available in Singapore. Outside Japan, I think Singapore is probably the only country with the most ramen shops per square mile. There is fierce competition. I researched and read reviews, strategically planning which ramen shop to go to. Santouka was my final pick!
Oh boy! I was blown away. The egg was perfectly cooked. Nicely set egg white and gooey, soft egg yolk. The shio broth was flavorful and not overly greasy. You can pretty much drink up all the broth and not feel coagulated fat swimming in your stomach. The noodle texture was great and it did soak up some of the flavor from the broth. The pork jowl … OMG … and OMG one more time! one bite and I felt my life is now compete! Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. It tasted better than the pork jowl I had at Lazy Bear recently.
I’ve been to Japan numerous times, ate many bowls of ramen. I must say I’m in love with Santouka ramen.

For a delicious, fulfilling ramen quick-​fix, come here.
I always get the pork cheek and shio ramen, but my friend who had the miso was quite disappointed as the miso base doesn’t taste much of miso. In my opinion, the only flavors that should be on the menu are spicy miso and shio.
One word: SHIOK!

So happy I got to eat here whole in Singapore! The ramen was delicious and the pork cheeks, omg the pork cheeks were amazing! I loved it so much that I have to order a side of them! I don’t think I’ve ever had pork just melt In my mouth like this.
I was very happy with my ramen and left very very full!
One thing I don’t recommend ordering is ice tea. I unless you are looking for some hot tea with a glass of ice, then I suggest you skip that and simply go for a beer :)
Totally recommend going there because you won’t regret it!

Unilocal brought me here.
I was staying in the area so it was a short walk for me to come here for lunch on a rainy day.
I’m not a huge fan of ramen but wanted to see what the rave was about.
It was great… broth and noodles where perfect and I ate everything.
I’m giving it a 4 star because of the price point… I think it was on the expensive side and ramen isn’t expensive. Also it took me awhile to find the location as it’s hidden.
If you’re in the central or clarke quay and looking for ramen come back here.
I’m a fan!

Pork cheek ramen. Nothing beats the pork cheek ramen. Sure, it is a tad pricey, but definitely worth it. The pork cheeks are so soft, they melt in your mouth. I also like how the noodles are chewy. I also recommend getting the spicy soup if you want a kick for the broth.
For the rest who prefer a combination of rice and noodles, definitely order their set meals which serve up a generous half portion of ramen and a half portion of rice.
Highly recommended!

My boyfriend and I were craving a good ramen so he decided to bring me here!
Although we reached slightly past 9pm, there was still a line :(in any case, last order is at 9.45pm so we still made it!
I don’t remember the exact name of what we ordered, but if I’m not wrong he had a Char Siu Ramen (large) and I had a Shoyu ramen (medium) Please go to my blog (on my profile) to see photos!!)
The ramen is a perfect balance between soft and chewy, and the soup was really authentic tasting. I was quite impressed because the soup is very flavorful! The only downside is probably that the char siew /​pork was extremely tough. We expected a more tender meat but… I was left un-​glamorously gnawing at my meat.
Anyway, my boyfriend has a huge appetite and we were both quite hungry, but the Large ramen was too much for him, and the Medium was wayyy too much for me :(We couldn’t finish the noodles! I would say the large is good for sharing?
We also had a BBQ pork bun each ($ 3), and it was really really yummy. It kinda looks like the Chinese kung ba pao! It’s also served with a mini-​sized cup of tea, which tastes like a normal Chinese tea. Please go to my blog to see photos! I don’t quite know how to describe it.
Overall it was a good experience :) the ramen is really good but I wouldn’t say it’s the best in Singapore! If you’re bored you can check out my blog (on my profile) to find out my favorite ramen place ;)
If we’re in the area we’ll definitely come back when we have a ramen craving :) it’s delicious and quite worth the price! Our check came up to about $ 40 for 2.

Santouka in Singapore. ;) As a frequent go-​er in Los Angeles, I’m content that there’s one right in The Central, Clarke Quay. I don’t know if it’s due to different origin of meats in the two locations, but the pork here wasn’t as ‘tender’ as the ones served in LA.
I always either get Miso or Shoyu and they don’t dissappoint. Can’t wait to try Ippudo– Singapore version soon!

One of the best ramen in Sg.
I love that their grilled pork cheeks which is served on the side and not soaked in your bowl of ramen. It is beautifully seasoned and comes with a great bite. I like this much more than the typical char siew slices that comes with most ramen… sometimes, they just taste too fatty for me.
It is hidden in a corner in Central though. Just look for the nasi padang restaurant Rendezvous and it is right through it.