Konjiki Hototogisu
At a Glance
About This Flagship
This CHIJMES location is the ONLY Singapore outlet serving the original Michelin-starred recipe: hamaguri clam + pork bone + truffle. The other two outlets serve different (oyster) menus.
The broth: hamaguri clam clarity + pork bone richness + truffle aroma. Lighter, more refined, more complex than any tonkotsu. This precision earned the Michelin star — one of only 3 ramen stars in Tokyo.
CHIJMES setting: historic 1840s chapel complex with Gothic arches. Elevates ramen into something almost ceremonial. City Hall MRT 3 min. Walk-in only.
Compass Verdict
Michelin-starred ramen from Tokyo's Shinjuku, now at CHIJMES. The clam and truffle shoyu broth is unlike any ramen you have tasted — refined, layered, closer to fine dining than street food. The CHIJMES flagship is the definitive outlet with the full menu. If you appreciate craft over volume, Konjiki is the ramen to try.
Chef Yamamoto trained in French and Italian technique. Hamaguri broth uses consommé-level temperature control. Japanese ingredients + European technique = nothing else like it.
Singapore ops by JFH Group. Chef Yamamoto provides recipe guidance. Quality consistently reviewed as high — closest to Tokyo original in Southeast Asia.
Recommended For
Menu
| Shio Soba (clam+truffle) ★ | ~S$16.90++ |
| Shoyu Soba | ~S$16.90++ |
| Special Soba (extra toppings) | ~S$21.90++ |
| Sides | ~S$5-10++ |
★ = The Michelin-starred dish. +GST. Walk-in only.
Practical Info
- Mon–Thu: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30–9:30pm
- Fri–Sun: 12pm–9:30pm
What to Order
Shio Soba (clam + truffle)
The Shio Soba (~S$16.90++) — the Michelin-starred recipe. Clear golden broth, truffle sheen. First sip is a revelation. Clam sweetness → pork depth → truffle finish. Do not order anything else.
Editor's Note
CHIJMES Hototogisu: one of Singapore's most important ramen restaurants. The Shio Soba is a must-try. Clam+truffle broth unlike anything else in the city. ~S$17++ is remarkable value for Michelin pedigree. Honest downsides: JFH-managed not chef-owned, limited menu, small space. If you visit only one Hototogisu, make it CHIJMES.
Insider Tips
1. Order Shio Soba (not Shoyu) — it's the Michelin recipe. 2. Arrive at opening to skip queues. 3. Drink broth first — truffle aroma peaks on first sip. 4. Also visit 100AM for oyster comparison. 5. Explore CHIJMES courtyard too. 6. Standard bowl is the purist's choice. 7. City Hall MRT Exit B. 8. Bras Basah MRT also 5 min.
3 Outlets Compared
3 outlets, 3 different menus. CHIJMES = clam+truffle Michelin recipe (most refined). 100AM = oyster ramen (4 layers, more variety). Great World = also oyster. Visit CHIJMES first, then 100AM for comparison.
CHIJMES Area
CHIJMES: 1840s national monument, Gothic chapel architecture, one of SG's most photogenic dining spots. Also has Hakata Ikkousha. City Hall + Bugis = one of SG's richest Japanese dining zones. Two major MRT interchanges.
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