Siah Chin Siang
5
Very enjoyable lunch at Ramen King. The ramen soup was very tasty. It was very good.
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Reviews for Ramen King
Jinny
5
Nice ramen. I’ve been here a few times, and it meets the standard for a reasonable price.
Jay A
5
The ramen was surprisingly very nice. It's made to order, so it's served piping hot. (It's self-service: order and pick-up.) I ordered the spicy Tonkotsu ramen, and it was really spicy compared to the miso-based one. The former broth looks lighter but tasted very rich. I added the set with a side and drink; it was $13 for the set I chose. The noodles were springy and pleasantly chewy. However, the portion might be small for some if you are feeling hungry.
Goh De
4
Food is high quality, and the broth is damn rich and thick. Noodles are also nice and Q Q 👍. Good for the price.
Mikal
3
The broth is good and the rest is pretty decent. Love that the ramen had pieces of cabbage inside, and the sides were good too. The gyoza is okay but the takoyaki is a bit too floury.
Sinjie Cheong
5
First time trying this, the ramen is really savoury and great! The broth was thick and amazing! Usually very crowded, so I came here at 4pm and there was no crowd! Will be back again.
Asphalt 9 Kakis
4
Honestly, the noodles are the type I like, and the soup was piping hot. They cook one by one to ensure consistently good quality for all bowls of ramen. 🍜 No GST or service charge. A bowl of ramen starts from $9. Staff greet you upon arrival and as you leave, just like in 🇯🇵. Didn't expect Canberra would have this hidden gem. Will come back for this comforting ramen! 🍜
Ah King Kong 99
5
Hidden in Canberra Plaza, this ramen shop is situated near the 1st floor escalator. To find it, look for KFC and Ngee Soon Jewellery. Actually, we came into this shop by chance, as our intention was to eat at the Chinese restaurant (one level up). This is a self-ordering concept. Find your seats while another person makes orders at the self-ordering kiosk. Make payment and wait for your food. Wait time for food was about 10 minutes. We ordered Tonkotsu ramen, spicy Tonkotsu ramen, and spicy Shoyu ramen. Ordering a set is a better choice, as we got to taste their side dishes. The ramen was very tasty. The noodles were chewy. The soup was thick and not overwhelming. With a sprinkle of white sesame seeds, the ramen dish immediately got a taste upgrade. The hot spring egg was well prepared, with a creamy and shiny yolk and soft egg whites. Side dishes: The takoyaki was very flavorful. Very fresh, soft and flowy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. The sprinkled katsuobushi had a very good smoked flavor. The chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was moist, and the coating was crispy yet surprisingly soft. The Cheese Gyoza was really flavorful. The meat and vegetables were well mixed. With the burnt cheese... 👌 We ended up ordering two of the side dishes again. We got bigger portions. Ha... A great place to come again.
Zhi Jie Yi
5
Affordable ramen. The service and staff were excellent. The broth and the chewy sliced meat were the best. The only downside is that the seating area can be limited during lunch or dinner. It's worth traveling 1 hour 30 minutes here just to eat this.
Yew Jin Ho
1
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt that I needed to for the benefit of both potential customers and the restaurant owner/chef/manager. The shop clearly tries to market itself as an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant, with its menu items spelled out in both Japanese and English. I also just found out that the restaurant prides itself on being owned by a chef who formerly worked at Santouka, a Hokkaido Ramen chain. I was there at around 2:30 PM. The stall was empty, with one other customer leaving as I ordered. Order and payment are made at the self-service kiosk. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, priced at $10. My order took about 5 minutes to be ready. I spent no more than 10 minutes in the restaurant. Also, I was told that it was their very first day of opening. Typically, on a restaurant's debut, the food served is of the highest standards. But clearly, this one was a miss. I have eaten many bowls of ramen from various stores around Singapore, and I couldn't decide if this shop or Ajisen disappointed me more... (P.S. I ate at Ajisen so long ago that I can't remember when I last went there; it was a try-once-and-never-return experience.) I'll be really straightforward. **GOOD:** * The waitress was friendly, readily recommending the most expensive $15 Black Pork Ramen as it was their "signature item." * Serving size was acceptable for $10 (as seen in the picture). * Egg was similar to onsen-style. * Pork was tender. **BAD:** * Soup was diluted (significantly more diluted compared to other ramen shops). * Soup was really bland (despite asking for more tare). * Noodles were slightly undercooked (the inside was still a little "doughy"). * Pork and egg were unseasoned (usually, chashu and egg for ramen are seasoned by soaking in tsuyu). * The shop was not proactive or very interested in receiving feedback. (I saw what looked like a manager or perhaps owner in the store, but not once did he check in to find out how the food was. Perhaps that's the standard of today's service, and after all, I only spent $10. But back then, when I worked for a Japanese food stall, my shop staff and owner were proactive in receiving customer feedback. It is also possible that I left too quickly after having been haunted by the standard of food.) **CONCLUSION:** As I was expecting to get a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen, I was greatly disappointed. So disappointing that I could not even take a third bite of noodles. (As seen in the photo, I only ate the egg and pork with some soy sauce.) As a Japanese, I'm deeply saddened and somewhat offended that this is being advertised as an authentic bowl of Japanese ramen or, for that matter, an authentic Japanese ramen shop. It is at best a failed Japanese wannabe or, at worst, cultural misappropriation. I'm somewhat glad that I ordered the $10 item and not the more expensive $15 one. Yet, it was still a big waste of money. **RECOMMENDATIONS:** **(For customers)** For ramen in a similar price range, I would recommend Suparakki Ramen@Yishun-Northpoint or Takagi Ramen@Ang Mo Kio. They offer a much wider range of items at a slightly cheaper price, and are more authentic to the Japanese taste. Marutai Instant Ramen is also a good go-to that you can easily get from Don Donki or Sheng Siong Supermarket. **(For owner/manager/chef)** Please taste your food before sending it out. Visit other ramen places; I recommend Ramen Champion, Sanpoutei, Keisuke, perhaps even Santouka (your chef should know better, since he used to work there). Do try Takagi and Suparakki too (they are your immediate competitors offering affordable ramen to Singaporeans). If you are able to, visit Japan too. While I don't have a specific restaurant to recommend, I suggest visiting Ganso Sapporo Ramen Alley. (Spend a few days there to try out all the different stores. I went there in my early teens, and those are some of my fondest memories of a great bowl of ramen.)