Japanese cuisine is renowned for its variety of noodle dishes, with ramen standing out as a global favourite. While most people associate ramen with a steaming bowl of broth, brothless varieties like mazesoba and abura soba are making waves for their bold flavours and satisfying textures.

From 1 to 3 March 2025, bring a friend and enjoy 50% off the second bowl from Menya Kokoro’s Abura Soba menu!

In 2024, several exciting new Japanese restaurants have opened their doors, offering innovative dishes and authentic flavours that promise to delight food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sushi lover, ramen aficionado, or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese gastronomy, these new establishments are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Japanese ramen has become a comfort food for many of us in Singapore, owing to the richness of the soup and the generous portion of tasty noodles. Here are 15 must-try Japanese ramen restaurants in Singapore that either come from popular ramen chains in Japan or experiment with fusion flavours to produce innovative ramen.

Celebrated for serving the world’s first 100% wagyu ramen, MASHI NO MASHI (“more and more” in Japanese) recently unveiled its Singapore outpost in Bugis, Guoco Midtown serving Singapore-exclusive dishes such as Wagyu Bak Kut Teh, on top of its signature 100% wagyu ramen and tsukemen.

New pet-friendly new shopping mall- One Holland Village is home to IPPUDO’s 15th outlet in Singapore.

Opt for the Smoked Duck Ramen Set at only $19.90, which comes with a slice of creamy and indulgent cheesecake!

Teppan Bar Q reopens with a refreshed interior, increased bar seating capacity and a private room which seats up to 6 pax. Relish Café Hachi matcha delights, Izakaya Torikin’s hotpots and Japanese-Spanish bar bites all over again!

Ramen fans rejoice! The famed 1-Michelin-starred ramen restaurant, Nakiryu, has joined the dining scene in town at Plaza Singapura, bringing you its signature tantanmen and shoyu ramen.

Jewel Changi Airport is known for being a food paradise with plenty of options! Nevertheless, don’t miss out on Kiwami Ramen & Gyoza Bar’s newly opened outlet, situated beside its sister brand, Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku.

There's no doubt that Singaporeans love Japanese cuisine as we can see more Japanese restaurants opening in Singapore! However, Singaporeans tend to think that quality Japanese food is pricey. Well, Kiwami is here to show you that is not the case.

To celebrate its 3rd anniversary, Kiwami has introduced a new concept- ramen restaurant by the day and modern izakaya at night, with its latest menu. Featuring mouthwatering and affordable items like ramen and izakaya-style bar bites.