Hakata Ikkousha
At a Glance
About This Outlet
Founded 2004 in Hakata, Fukuoka. 2x Singapore Ramen Champion (2011, 2012 — only brand to win twice). CHIJMES location blends ramen culture with historic chapel architecture.
12+ hour pork bone broth: thick, creamy, milky-white, collagen-rich. One of the most authentic Hakata tonkotsu in Singapore — comparable to Fukuoka itself.
Noodles: thin, straight, Hakata-style. Recipe adapted for SG climate. Choose firmness on order sheet. Kaedama (extra noodles S$2++) available.
Free-flow: eggs, pickled ginger, karashi takana — unlimited. Red torii beams interior. Authentic ramen bar atmosphere with 3-language order sheets. CHIJMES heritage backdrop.
Compass Verdict
The most authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen in the Bugis-City Hall area. Ikkousha's broth is creamy, thick, and genuinely porky — the result of boiling pork bones for 15+ hours. The CHIJMES setting adds atmosphere that most ramen shops lack. If you want one bowl of serious ramen in this area, Ikkousha is it.
Recommended For
Menu & Pricing
Tonkotsu Ramen
| Tonkotsu Standard ★ | S$14.50++ |
| Tonkotsu Shio | S$14.50++ |
| Tonkotsu Black ★ | S$16++ |
| God Fire (spicy) | S$16++ |
| Bonito Ramen | S$15++ |
| Special Topping Tonkotsu | S$19.50++ |
Extras & Sides
| Kaedama | S$2++ |
| Gyoza | ~S$8++ |
| Chashu Don | ~S$8++ |
★ = Picks. FREE: eggs + ginger + takana unlimited. +svc +GST. Walk-in. Full customization on order sheet.
Practical Info
- Mon–Sat: 11:30am–10pm
- Sun: 11:30am–9pm
What to Order
Tonkotsu Black ★
Tonkotsu Black S$16++ — 12-hour broth + black garlic oil = exceptional. Choose 'hard' noodles. Add takana. Eat eggs. Hakata ramen at its finest.
Tonkotsu Standard
The championship bowl. Purest broth expression. S$14.50++ — most affordable and most authentic.
God Fire
God Fire S$16++ — chilli oil + spice over the base broth. Multiple heat levels. Base flavour still detectable. Try Standard/Black first.
Insider Tips
1. Order 'hard' noodles — authentic Hakata style. 2. Add karashi takana — the key condiment. 3. Eggs are truly unlimited. 4. Kaedama S$2++ if noodles finish first. 5. 3-language order sheet. 6. Arrive 11:30am or after 2pm to skip queue. 7. Konjiki Hototogisu in same complex — do a double-header. 8. Skip Tonkotsu Shio. 9. Phone signal may be weak inside.
Editor's Note
Ikkousha CHIJMES: one of SG's most reliable authentic tonkotsu. 12-hour broth comparable to Fukuoka. Tonkotsu Black is exceptional. Free-flow eggs/takana add real value. Honest downsides: very porky (not for everyone), chashu occasionally chewy, skip the Shio version, tight space. For tonkotsu purists: the clear winner. For lighter broths: Konjiki Hototogisu, same building.
CHIJMES Ramen Scene
CHIJMES: two world-class ramen under one roof — Ikkousha (heavy tonkotsu) and Konjiki (light clam+truffle). 30 seconds apart. Do a double-header. TP Plaza vs CHIJMES: same menu/broth, different vibe.
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