6 ramen joints that will help you beat the Monday blues

Keep calm and pretend it's not Monday tomorrow.

Weekender Singapore| September 14, 04:08 PM

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By Cheryl Chia from Weekender, edited by Mothership.sg

Before you head back to work tomorrow, you might want to stuff your face silly at these ramen joints.

1. Tonkotsu King Matsuri

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Ramen Keisuke AWAODORI special (Tokushima style ramen pork sukiyaki & raw egg yolk)

Tonkotsu King Matsuri's menu features flavours such as the Tonkotsu Ramen Nebuta ($13.90-$18.90), a pork bone broth with Japanese dried fish stock. If you like your ramen soup thick, try the Tonkotsu Ramen Awaodori ($13.90-$18.90). It comes with pork sukiyaki and a raw egg yolk to make the pork bone broth really thick.

Tonkotsu King Matsuri, Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road #B1-18A, Singapore 449269, Tel: 6440 5548

2. Chabuton

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Chabuton Kara Kara Ramen

The chef behind Chabuton is the first ramen chef to ever receive a Michelin star, which means taste is almost guaranteed. Try the Chabuton Kara Kara Ramen ($8.30-$11.90), which is more suited to the local palate. The pork bone broth is topped with spicy minced pork and char siew for a fiery kick.

Chabuton, 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, #B2-01, Singapore 238895, Tel: 6636 8335

3. Hakata Ikkousha

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Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Black

Crowned Singapore’s Ultimate Ramen Championship in 2011, Ikkousha simply means “happy place”, and you will certainly be happy with the ramen at Hakata Ikkousha.  The Tonkotsu Black ($13.50), which is infused with fried garlic paste, is a must try. Just remember to pack some mints if you go with a hot date.

Hakata Ikkousha, CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street, #01-07, Singapore 187996

4. Ippudo SG

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Ippudo Akamaru Modern

This acclaimed ramen restaurant opened its doors in 2009, and the queue at its flagship outlet in Mandarin Gallery has not waned since. It has a plant in Singapore processing its own noodles and soup for freshness. The Shiromaru Motoaji ($15 without add-ons) has a flavourful broth that is not too oily. However, the heated bowls can be tricky because the noodles and even the egg will continue to cook even after being served. Scoop the egg out if you like to eat that last. If not, you will end up with a hard boiled egg.

Ippudo Singapore, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, #04-02/03/04, Singapore 238897

5. Ramen Matsuri

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Sakura Chicken Ramen

Chef Kenichi Ikehata, previously of Marutama Ramen fame, is now the proud owner of Ramen Matsuri at Boat Quay. He recommends the Sakura Chicken Ramen ($11.90-$16.90), which is cooked with free-range Sakura chicken, bones, and feet, as well as a variety of vegetables for over four hours to achieve a clear broth. The resulting ramen is light and less cloying. Ladies even get a free piece of collagen jelly. Not bad.

Ramen Matsuri, 7 North Canal Road, Singapore 048820 (Behind Boat Quay), Tel: 6533 0845

6. Sanpoutei Ramen

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Niigata Shoyu Ramen

Popular ramen chain Sanpoutei from Niigata opened its first outlet in Holland Village earlier this year. The Niigata ramen is based in shoyu with a clear fish stock broth. Shoyu Ramen ($14) has a soup base simmered for six hours. It consists of chicken, pork, mushrooms, and most importantly, two kinds of premium niboshi, or dried sardines. Each bowl is topped with aburi (or torched) cha shu and bamboo shoots.

Sanpoutei Ramen, 253 Holland Ave, #01-01, Singapore 278982, Tel: 6463 7277

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