Sanpoutei Ramen - Slurping Up the Goodness

While tonkotsu - or pork bone broth - ramen is widely embraced by the world today, the original flavor used to be shoyu (soy-based broth) ramen. Sanpoutei Ramen, whose signature dish is their Shoyu ramen, has finally opened their first branch in Singapore at Holland Village, with a second one following suit at Shaw House, Orchard.

The menu yields three kinds of ramen: Shoyu, Miso (split into normal and spicy), and Tonkotsu. They are further divided into the type and quantity of toppings that go into each bowl.

The Rich Tori x Spicy-Miso Ramen ($17.00) was flooded with delicious minced chicken and vegetables like corn and lettuce, with the usual thin ramen being replaced by slightly chewier yellow noodles. Its fieriness came about from the plentiful presence of chili particles in the comforting, full-bodied broth. The chashu pork had a delicate fatty texture which amplified its tenderness. 

The first time I tried the W Soup Tonkotsu Ramen ($16.00), the broth was highly appetizing and warmly infused with the savory flavor of pork. But now, it felt toned down and reeked of an annoying fishy aftertaste.

Not pictured anywhere in this post, the Niigata Shoyu Ramen ($14.00) was served in a thin broth that was also pervaded by a fishy taste and reminded me of the ocean breeze, for some reason. It didn't suit my palate at all.

The Batu Shabu Salad ($10.80) combines the juicy, pleasant taste of finely broiled pork with lush vegetables and peeled tangy oranges. The clashing of two extremes, sweet and sour, makes for an interesting and refreshing meal.

Wanting more than one dessert but torn between which to choose? Fret not; the Assorted Ice Cream ($8.00) fulfills the criteria with its cutesy trio offerings. The best is easily the energizing yuzu sorbet, which is interspersed with fruity yuzu bits. Coming in at a close second is the creamy black sesame, while the matcha was the least well-liked because of how weak its green tea taste was.

Not counting the Tonkotsu and Shoyu ramen, Sanpoutei Ramen's dishes still rose to the occasion so I'd recommend trying it out at least once. 


Halal Certified: No

253 Holland Ave 
#01-01 
Singapore 278982

Website: http://sanpoutei.sg/

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