Nantsuttei Ramen: Best Ramen in Singapore?

August 31, 2010 | 22 Comments

Nantsuttei Ramen Singapore

Even though Singapore does not have four seasons, I’m perfectly sure that everyone will welcome a bowl of ramen during a  cold rainy day.

I first knew Nantsuttei through several mentions on Twitter, but all I knew was that a) they are a Japanese restaurant, and b) they are very popular. The funny thing was I only knew that they served ramen after walking into the restaurant.

The new Parco Marina Bay at Millenia Walk is almost like a mini Japanese foodie town. Majority of the Parco Marina Bay restaurants on level 3 are very skewed towards the eating cultures and influences of The Land of the Rising Sun. When you are there, go to Saboten for their tonkatsu, Ma Maison for a twist of Japanese-French cuisine, or Keisuke ramen for the shrimp-broth ramen.

Nantsuttei Ramen Parco Marina Bay

In comparison with the other Ramen that I tried in Singapore, Nantsuttei ramen was much greasier as it came with a layer of black ma-yu (roasted garlic oil). It was a shame that the bowl of original Nantsuttei Ramen ($12) only had a single slice of chashu.

There are other variations that had additional toppings of green onion (Negi Ramen $15), or red pepper (Dragon Ramen $15). I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it seemed a little silly to pay for additional garnishing – I’d rather have more of the delicious chashu!

For a long time, I didn’t get what’s the big fuss about ramen — I think it’s either you love or hate it. Honestly, I don’t feel  that Nantsuttei Ramen is worth queuing up for. My personal favourite is still the tonkatsu ramen from Tampopo. Having tried Santouka ramen at Central recently, I think I am finally ready to take on the ramen world!

Which ramen restaurant in Singapore should I go next?

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Nantsuttei Ramen Singapore
9 Raffles Boulevard #P3-06
Parco Marina Bay, Millenia Walk Singapore
Tel: +65 6337 7166

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22 Responses to “Nantsuttei Ramen: Best Ramen in Singapore?”

  1. May
    August 31st, 2010 @ 12:24 pm

    I wasn’t a big fan of Ramen but lately I found myself enjoying Ramen a lot. Definitely will try Nantsuttei. But personally I think Nong Shim instant Ramyun is the best. ;p

  2. the lacquer spoon
    August 31st, 2010 @ 3:05 pm

    Glad to know ramen now became international food favoured by many in the world! It’s really comfort food for Japanese, that is, something to have in homesick abroad or to dive in after a long journey. In Singapore, I’ll be able to spend more time without missing my country. Great!!

  3. A home far away
    August 31st, 2010 @ 3:28 pm

    Hi I just wanted to say that I was so happy to find your blog, since I have been looking for a good breakfast place for 4 years now and we went to Epicurious this Sunday at Bukit Timah. Oh man it was heaven, just what I wanted:)
    See my post tomorrow and photos from the same place, btw your photos are awesome:)
    Hugs a Swedish lady in Singapore

  4. Timothy Tang
    August 31st, 2010 @ 10:03 pm

    Have you tried Noodle House Ken at Orchard Plaza?

  5. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    September 1st, 2010 @ 10:36 am

    May: Wow we belong to the same kind! haha check it out and let me know if you like it?

    the lacquer spoon: Japanese cuisine is BIG in Singapore, everyone loves them!

    A home far away: Hello there, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast at Epicurious, they are one of my favorite breakfast places in Singapore : )

    Timothy: No man, i heard a lot about it before but have yet to go there. Maybe will go there next!

  6. Ruiting
    September 1st, 2010 @ 12:34 pm

    still prefer the matsumaru ramen over the other stores! :P

  7. Raine
    September 1st, 2010 @ 12:43 pm

    Not a big fan of Ramen, I love Cha Soba MORE! Reviews on the best Soba? :D

  8. Grace
    September 1st, 2010 @ 3:55 pm

    Hmm have you tried muratama ramen at central? its pretty good but a little pricey in my opinion for a bowl of noodles. Ippudo is supposedly good but I heard from friends is overrated!

  9. dian
    September 1st, 2010 @ 5:37 pm

    yeah marutama ramen.. and miharu ramen ;)

  10. Bobbi
    September 1st, 2010 @ 10:49 pm

    Great pics! Keep up e gd work n don’t let e bastards get u down!! :0)

  11. Daphne
    September 2nd, 2010 @ 7:00 pm

    So you think the tonkatsu from Tampopo is better than the Shio Chashu ramen at Santouka? I’m a big fan of the latter, its my fav comfort food for the year. :)

  12. yanayana
    September 3rd, 2010 @ 9:36 pm

    Try Marutama (chicken stock) with egg, the egg is superb. And try ippudo, the soup is gooood!

  13. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    September 5th, 2010 @ 4:52 pm

    ruiting: haha i tried marutama ramen long long time ago, can’t really remember how it tastes like :p

    raine: BRING ME FOR THE BEST CHA SOBA PLS!

    Grace: yep i tried it long time ago. well i have to agree with you, a small bowl of ramen can easily be 15++. yea ippudo long queue is deferring me so far

    dian: miharu is the one at gallery hotel right?
    okie dokie will try that

    bobbi: thanks for the encouragement, drop by often and stay hungry : )

    daphne: you can’t compare it this way! fried food always taste good! haha but the chashu is really omg, if only they can be more generous with it

    yanayana: yea i tried marutama. shall go to uppudo during off-peak hours

  14. Ashley
    September 5th, 2010 @ 11:56 pm

    Men-Tei Ramen…it’s the best of the best…just avoid wkday office hours lunch time…

  15. saffyz
    September 6th, 2010 @ 8:09 am

    Santouka has been my favourite so far! :)

    Add to your list:
    - Baikohken (North Canal Rd): I enjoyed this, go for their Miso base one
    - Miharu (Gallery Hotel): Their gyoza is better than their ramen
    Ramen Play (RWS/313): Love the chives condiment on the side
    - Keisuke (Millenia Walk): Yet to try, but heard much abt it, read abt it from Travelling Hungry Boy

    There are quite a few new players in the house, I’ve gotta go update my own ramen listing soon too! ;)

  16. Eilmac
    September 6th, 2010 @ 10:30 am

    Personally I like nantsuttei dragon ramen and the rice over there. Is worth trying. But at Parco Marina Bay I still like keisuke more. The prawn/chicken(upon requesting) soup base is fantastic.

    I try before the saboten there too.. The vegetable that is freeflow is so fresh and juicy(especially with the sesame sauce on the table). Super worth trying.. Not joke.

  17. lovelyloey
    September 6th, 2010 @ 11:18 am

    I just went there on Sunday. I personally find the broth too salty and too thick. I’m pretty sure some people love the broth, but it’s just too rich for me, haha.
    I still like Tampopo more! :D

  18. von
    September 7th, 2010 @ 4:17 pm

    hi brad… i had it whn it just opened.. the soup is abit too salty… quite jelat after the meal.. very oily also, but the taste is nice la, with those crushed garlic… potent@@

  19. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    September 8th, 2010 @ 5:10 pm

    Ashley: Did i hear best ramen in Singapore? hur hur

    saffyz: whoa, u are a big ramen fan eh? HAHAHA okie you go and check them all out and report back to me! HEE i am not a big fan of ramen, so have to choose properly a place to go next (since i don’t eat it so often)

    Eilmac: keisuke ramen is good? yea i heard abt their unique prawn base stock. Will drop by when i am near Parco Marina Bay

    lovelyloey: yea that i agree. It’s too rich for me, but i am sure there are folks who will love it! I want the katsu from tampopo please

    von: hahahaha yea, the ramen stock is really quite jelat isn’t it? where else do u go for ramen in Singapore?

  20. Sora
    September 19th, 2010 @ 5:59 pm

    Have you ever tried Bishamon’s ramen? To me, it’s the best ramen in Singapore, so far. I usually get their Assari Shoyu ramen :D

  21. bonbon~~
    September 22nd, 2010 @ 12:41 pm

    hi i know this post is abt ramen. u shd try the rice bowl at 5 to 6 bucks. It is better than their ramen in my opinion.

    Their ramen is slightly on e salty side.

  22. ladyironchef - Singapore Food Blog
    September 22nd, 2010 @ 1:24 pm

    sora: Bishamon’s ramen is the best ramen in Singapore? OKIE DOKIE! jot down in the list already! heh

    bonbon: the rice bowl is better than ramen? haha yea man Nantsuttei ramen is really quite on the strong side

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