Siah Chin Siang
5
Very enjoyable lunch at Ramen King. The ramen soup is very tasty. It was very good.
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Reviews for Ramen King
Ginny
5
Nice ramen. I’ve been here a few times, and the standard is consistent at a reasonable price.
Jia An
5
Surprisingly very nice ramen, and it's made to order, so it's served piping hot (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 looked lighter but tasted very rich. I added the set with a side and drink, which was $13 per set. The noodles were springy and had a nice chew. The portion, though, might be small for some if you are feeling hungry.
Goh
4
Food is high quality, and the broth is damn rich and thick. The noodles are also nice and Q Q. 👍 Good for the price.
Mikkel
3
The broth is good and the rest is pretty decent. Love that the ramen had pieces of cabbage inside, and the sides. The gyoza is okay but the takoyaki is a bit too floury.
Xingjie Cheong
5
First time trying this, the ramen is really savory and great. The broth was thick and amazing! It's usually very crowded, so I came here at 4 PM and there was no crowd! Will be back again.
A9 Kakis
4
Honestly, the noodles are the type I like, and the soup was piping hot. They cook each bowl one by one to ensure quality, and the ramen is consistently good 🍜. No GST or service charge. A bowl of ramen's price starts from $9. Staff greet you upon arrival and when you leave, just like in 🇯🇵. Didn't expect Canberra would have this hidden gem! I will come back for this comforting ramen 🍜!
Eng Kong 99
5
Hidden in Canberra Plaza, this ramen shop is situated near the first-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 (a 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. 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-boiled egg whites. Side dishes: Takoyaki was very flavorful. It was very fresh, soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and flowy on the inside. The sprinkled katsuobushi had a very good smoked flavor. Chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was moist, and the coating was crispy yet surprisingly soft. Cheese Gyoza was really flavorful. The meat and vegetables were well-mixed. With the burnt cheese... 👌 We ended up ordering the two side dishes again. We had big appetites. Ha... A great place to return to.
ZhiJie26Fly
5
Affordable ramen. 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. Worth traveling 1 hour 30 minutes here just to eat this.
Eugene Ho
1
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt that I needed to for both the benefit of 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 presented 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 when I ordered. Ordering and payment are made on 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. Usually, on a restaurant's debut, food served is expected to be of the best 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 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 more costly $15 Black Pork Ramen as it was their "signature item." * Serving size was acceptable for $10 (as seen in picture). * Egg was similar to onsen-style. * Pork was tender. **BAD:** * Soup was much 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 eggs 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 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, I worked for a Japanese food stall, and my shop staff and owner were proactive in receiving customer feedback. It is also possible that I left too quickly, having been disheartened by the standard of food.) **CONCLUSION:** As I was expecting to get a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen, I was greatly disappointed. It was 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, do visit Japan too. While I don't have a specific restaurant to recommend, I suggest visiting Ganso Sapporo Ramen Alley (do 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).