Ippudo — Raffles City
What Makes Ippudo Special
About Ippudo Raffles City
Raffles City B1 — City Hall MRT direct. Open kitchen. 'Irasshaimase!' welcome. Kawahara's vision: ramen as experience, not just meal.
3 signatures: Shiromaru (original S$16.90), Akamaru (miso S$17.90), Karaka (spicy S$17.90). Pork Bun (S$6.90) = worldwide icon. Gyoza S$8.90.
Hakata style: creamy broth + thin firm noodles + kaedama (noodle refill S$3). Customise firmness: yawa/futsu/kata/barikata. Kaedama = culture, not greed.
Recommended For
Menu & Pricing
Before SC + GST. Customisable noodles.
Signature Ramen
| ★ Shiromaru Motoaji | S$16.90 |
| Akamaru Shinaji | S$17.90 |
| ★ Karaka Men | S$17.90 |
| Kaedama | S$3.00 |
Appetisers
| ★ Pork Bun | S$6.90 |
| Gyoza (5pc) | S$8.90 |
| Cucumber Goma | S$5.90 |
| Add Egg | S$2.00 |
Budget Guide
🍜 Solo
- Ramen + egg
🍱 Full
- Ramen + bun + egg + drink
👫 Date
- 2 ramen + apps + drinks
Practical Info
Dietary Info
Sukiya or Pepper Lunch at Suntec (both halal, 10 min walk).
CBD Ramen Battle
| Ippudo | Konjiki Hototogisu | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Hakata tonkotsu (rich pork bone) | Hamaguri clam + truffle (refined) |
| Broth | Creamy, heavy, milky-white | Light, clear, sweet-briny |
| Price | S$17–18 | S$14–16 |
| Accolade | Global brand, 280+ outlets | Tokyo Michelin 1★ (2019–2023) |
| Best For | Rich comfort, crowd-pleaser | Connoisseur, unique experience |
| Location | Raffles City B1 | CHIJMES (5 min walk) |
Two world-class ramen, 5 min apart. Ippudo = rich comfort. Konjiki = refined unique. Try both.
Hakata Ramen Culture
Hakata: Fukuoka's tonkotsu style. 12–18hr pork bone boil → milky-white broth. Thin straight noodles (15 sec cook). Yatai street tradition → Ippudo's global elevation. Ramen deserves equal respect to sushi and kaiseki.
Your Ippudo Experience
City Hall → B1. Karaka Men + barikata + egg. Pork Bun first. Breathe, sip, slurp (loudly!). Mix spicy miso gradually. Kaedama when noodles done. 30–45 min. S$25–30.
Raffles City Japanese Map
| Restaurant | Specialty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ippudo | Hakata tonkotsu ramen | S$17–25 |
| Osaka Ohsho | Gyoza + Chuka | S$10–17 |
| Sushi Tei | Full Japanese sushi | S$25–45 |
Raffles City (3) + CHIJMES (1) + Suntec (10+) = densest Japanese dining zone in all of SG.
Tip: Raffles City is quieter weekday lunch than Orchard/MBS outlets. Saturday evening busiest — reserve via Chope after 6pm weekends.
Editor's Note
Most reliable premium ramen in CBD. Karaka Men = our pick. Order barikata. S$17–18 = pricier than chains. Occasional inconsistency. But when firing = no better tonkotsu in CBD. City Hall MRT direct.
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