Authentic Japanese ramen spot run by an ex-ramen champion (Buta God!) 🇯🇵 Right beside the famous salted egg store. No GST & no service charge too🥹
👨🏻🍳 Fun fact: Chef is Japanese and has been cooking ramen for a decade. Different ramen bases even use different noodles — you can really see the skill 💯💯
🍜 Special Tonkotsu Ramen ($15)
Rich, creamy and super gao pork broth — full of flavour and milky goodness. Charsiew is smoky, not overly fatty and melts beautifully in your mouth. Comes with very perfectly cooked ajitama egg.
🥩 Niku Soba Ramen ($14)
My personal favourite! Springy noodles with clear broth — not too light, not salty, just pure umami and secret sauce?? Beef slices were well-seasoned, chewy and tender.
🙌🏽 Overall: Very generous portion, super filling. Love that they add vegetables into the bowl too 🥬 slurped everything clean😋🍜
... Read moreIf you’re exploring the ramen scene beyond the well-known chains, Menya Saku offers a unique experience that genuinely stands out. What struck me was how the chef applies traditional Japanese techniques with a decade of experience, resulting in a broth that's both rich and balanced.
Aside from the signature Tonkotsu and Niku Soba ramen, the attention to detail extends to the noodles—each ramen uses a different type to complement the broth perfectly. I appreciated that the menu doesn’t follow the typical all-pork approach but offers options like beef slices in the Niku Soba, which were tender and well-seasoned.
Another detail I loved was the inclusion of fresh vegetables in the bowls, adding a refreshing crunch and nutritional balance to what can sometimes be an overwhelmingly heavy meal. Also, the absence of GST and service charge makes it a great value for the quality served.
Since it’s located right by the famous salted egg store at Sim Lim Square, it's a convenient food stop. I recommend arriving early or during off-peak hours as this hidden gem is fast becoming a favorite among locals who know their ramen. For those wanting a satisfying bowl with authentic flavors and generous portions, Menya Saku is definitely worth the visit. Slurping the noodles clean was a highlight of my foodie adventure!