Ramen King
310 Orchard Road
Basement 1 Tang Plaza
90 Hougang Avenue 10
#04-11 Hougang Mall
https://www.instagram.com/ramenkingsg/?hl=en
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| Kurobuta Toroniku Karai Miso Ramen (SGD $16.90) |
Delicious And Affordable Ramen
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 10
Spent about SGD $20 per person.
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Founded by Chef Simon Song (formerly from the well‑known Hokkaido ramen chain Ramen Santouka) in October 2021, Ramen King has grown from a humble hawker stall to a casual restaurant with several outlets across Singapore. Ramen King has gained acclaim for its hearty portions, affordable pricing, and delicious authentic ramen flavours.
Ambience at Ramen King has a lively bustle. The brightly lit space is clean and conducive, with traditional lanterns and faux greenery for decor. The simple wooden furnishings and comfortable cushioned booths lend well to inviting meals, while the open kitchen offers a view of the action. The place exudes an efficient and fast-paced feel.
Service at Ramen King is consistently fast and straightforward. Orders and payment are made online, while staff serve orders to your table. Not much opportunity for product knowledge to be demonstrated, and diners should also clean up after they're finished. That said, staff do take the effort to clean tables further, and complimentary snacks may be offered while waiting.
Food at Ramen King is Japanese cuisine, focused on authentic ramen noodles. Every mouthful feels hearty and well‑balanced, and the broth is genuinely delicious. Their sides, like gyoza, karaage, and ebi fry, are also well executed. Portions are sized for individuals. Prices are affordable and wallet-friendly, budget about SGD $20 per person.
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| Ramen King Exterior |
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| Ramen King Interior |
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| Seating |
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| Seating |
The Green Tea Warm (SGD $2.50) and Green Tea Chilled (SGD $2.50) are refillable variations, with the thin cloudy beverage carrying earthy grassy flavour. Good!
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| Green Tea Warm (SGD $2.50) |
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| Green Tea Warm |
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| Green Tea Chilled (SGD $2.50) |
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| Green Tea Chilled |
The Seaweed Vegetable Roll Crackers (SGD $Complimentary) may be served by staff if your order is taking a while. This has a satisfying crunch to texture, with grainy vegetal earthy salty flavour. Good!
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| Seaweed Vegetable Roll Crackers (SGD $Complimentary) |
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| Seaweed Vegetable Roll Crackers |
The Gyoza (SGD $4.50) or Pan-Fried Dumplings have a filling of minced pork and leeks wrapped with a flour dumpling wrapper, then beautifully pan-fried. Bite in, and you get the springy exterior, the juicy tender interior, and a burst of meaty sweet vegetal salty savoury flavour. Served with a dipping soy sauce for added salty earthy savoury flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Gyoza (SGD $4.50) |
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| Gyoza |
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| Gyoza |
The Takoyaki (SGD $4.50) or Grilled Octopus Balls are bouncy and juicy with smoky grainy sweet savoury salty sour zesty fishy flavour. The octopus is chunky, while the batter is soft yet holds together well. Dressed with wispy katsuobushi / dried bonito fish flakes. Paired with firm crunchy edamame / immature soy beans with vegetal earthy grassy sweet flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Takoyaki (SGD $4.50) |
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| Takoyaki |
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| Takoyaki |
The Tori Karaage (SGD $4.50) or Deep-Fried Chicken has a crisp crunchy exterior that cracks to reveal a juicy tender interior that remains piping hot. Has robust meaty salty savoury sweet flavour, nicely addictive. Paired with firm crunchy edamame / immature soy beans with vegetal earthy grassy sweet flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Tori Karaage (SGD $4.50) |
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| Tori Karaage |
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| Tori Karaage |
The Ebi Furai (SGD $4.50) or Breaded Fried Shrimp has a crisp exterior that cracks to reveal the juicy deshelled shrimp interior, carrying bready sweet savoury flavour. Paired with firm crunchy edamame / immature soy beans with vegetal earthy grassy sweet flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Ebi Furai (SGD $4.50) |
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| Ebi Furai |
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| Ebi Furai |
The Tonkotsu Ramen Kurashikku (SGD $9.90) or Classic Pork Bone Broth Ramen has a warm soup / broth that is creamy and rich, deeply savoury salty milky in flavour, praised for its soulful and comforting feel. The ramen noodles are made from 2 types of wheat blended with chicken egg yolk, resulting in a springy chewy texture with grainy sweet flavour. The 2 pieces of grilled pork cha shu are thick and tender, carrying smoky meaty savoury salty flavour. Garnished with half a bouncy ajitama tamago / soy seasoned chicken egg with eggy sweet earthy salty flavour, crunchy black fungus / wood ear fungus with vegetal earthy savoury flavour, and crisp spring onions with vegetal herbal sweet flavour. Completed with a sprinkling of sesame seeds lending crunch and a nutty flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Tonkotsu Ramen Kurashikku (SGD $9.90) |
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| Tonkotsu Ramen Kurashikku |
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| Tonkotsu Ramen Kurashikku |
The Yuzu Shoyu Ramen (SGD $11.80) or Yuzu Soy Sauce Ramen has a warm soup / broth that is creamy and rich, enhanced with light soy sauce or dark soy sauce, and yuzu zest, resulting in a bright beautiful contrasting savoury salty milky zesty sour sweet earthy fruity flavour. The ramen noodles are made from 2 types of wheat blended with chicken egg yolk, resulting in a springy chewy texture with grainy sweet flavour. The 2 pieces of grilled pork cha shu are thick and tender, carrying smoky meaty savoury salty flavour. Garnished with half a bouncy ajitama tamago / soy seasoned chicken egg with eggy sweet earthy salty flavour, crisp nori / dried seaweed sheet with vegetal earthy salty flavour, and crisp spring onions with vegetal herbal sweet flavour. Completed with a sprinkling of sesame seeds lending crunch and a nutty flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Yuzu Shoyu Ramen (SGD $11.80) |
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| Yuzu Shoyu Ramen |
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| Yuzu Shoyu Ramen |
The Kurobuta Toroniku Karai Miso Ramen (SGD $16.90) or Fatty Black Pork Cheek Miso Ramen has a warm soup / broth that is creamy and rich, enhanced with miso paste and red chili paste, resulting in a deep robust meaty earthy savoury salty spice flavour. The ramen noodles are made from 2 types of wheat blended with chicken egg yolk, resulting in a springy chewy texture with grainy sweet flavour. The 5 pieces of grilled black pork cheek have a good ratio of fat to lean meat and are tender crunchy juicy with smoky meaty fatty savoury flavour. Garnished with half a bouncy ajitama tamago / soy seasoned chicken egg with eggy sweet earthy salty flavour, and crisp spring onions with vegetal herbal sweet flavour. Completed with a sprinkling of red chili powder for added salty spice flavour kick. Highly recommended!
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| Kurobuta Toroniku Karai Miso Ramen (SGD $16.90) |
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| Kurobuta Toroniku Karai Miso Ramen |
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| Kurobuta Toroniku Karai Miso Ramen |
The Kuremu Buryuru Chizukeki (SGD $4.90) or Crème Brûlée Cheesecake is a beautifully presented, decadent dessert. The cheesecake itself is soft and creamy with cheesy sweet flavour, while the top crust is sprinkled with white sugar and lightly torched to create a firm crispy crust that carries smoky candied sweet flavour. On top is a gummy duck treat, gelatinous and chewy in texture with candied earthy sweet flavour. Yum. Highly recommended!
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| Kuremu Buryuru Chizukeki (SGD $4.90) |
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| Kuremu Buryuru Chizukeki |
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| Kuremu Buryuru Chizukeki |
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