Name: Konjiki Hototogisu
Address: 30 Victoria Street, CHIJMES, #01-17, Singapore, 187996, SG
Telephone: +65 6256 3155
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is Konjiki Hototogisu?

Accepted Answer

Konjiki Hototogisu (金色不如帰, meaning 'Golden Cuckoo') is a Michelin-starred ramen restaurant from Tokyo. Founded in 2006 by Chef Atsushi Yamamoto, it was awarded Tokyo Michelin Bib Gourmand (2015–2018) and a full Michelin star (2019–2023). The Tokyo original had only 8 seats with 1-hour queues. Famous for inventing the triple-base hamaguri clam, pork bone, and dashi broth topped with white truffle oil. Singapore outlet at CHIJMES operated by Japan Food Holdings (same group as Osaka Ohsho, Menya Musashi). 10 outlets in Singapore.

Question 2

Where is Konjiki Hototogisu in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

CHIJMES, #01-17, 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996. CHIJMES is the historic former convent complex, 5 minutes walk from City Hall MRT (NS25/EW13). The restaurant has 27 indoor seats plus 12 outdoor alfresco. Counter seating available for solo diners.

Question 3

How much does Konjiki Hototogisu cost?

Accepted Answer

Shoyu Hamaguri Soup Signature (truffle) S$14.90. Shio Hamaguri Soup (porcini, no truffle) S$14.90. Tonkotsu Original S$13.90. Tonkotsu Spicy S$14.90. Ajitsuke Tamago add S$2. Gyoza S$7.90. Most diners spend S$18–25. Complimentary Fukugawa Meshi (clam rice) with every ramen order. One of the most affordable Michelin-starred dining experiences in Singapore.

Question 4

What should I order?

Accepted Answer

Must-tries: (1) Shoyu Hamaguri Soup Signature (S$14.90) — THE dish that earned the Michelin star. Soy sauce base, hamaguri clam + pork bone + dashi triple broth, white truffle oil, black truffle paste, porcini duxelle. Complex, aromatic, unlike any other ramen. (2) Shio Hamaguri Soup (S$14.90) — salt base version, lighter, with porcini paste instead of truffle. (3) Add ajitsuke tamago (S$2) — perfectly marinated soft-boiled egg with custard yolk. (4) Free Fukugawa Meshi (clam rice) comes with every ramen — do not skip it.

Question 5

Is Konjiki Hototogisu halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Not halal-certified. Pork bone is used in broth and chashu. For halal Japanese nearby: Sukiya at Suntec City (10 min walk, halal gyudon) or Pepper Lunch (halal teppan).

Question 6

What makes the clam broth unique?

Accepted Answer

Konjiki Hototogisu pioneered the triple-base broth: hamaguri clams (Asian hard clam) + pork bone + Japanese dashi. Most ramen uses a single-base broth (tonkotsu OR shoyu OR miso). The triple base creates extraordinary depth: the clam adds sweetness and brine, the pork bone adds richness, and the dashi adds umami. Topped with white truffle oil and black truffle paste, it is a ramen that tastes like nothing else in Singapore — or the world.

Question 7

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Monday to Thursday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10pm (split service). Friday to Sunday: 12pm–10pm (continuous). Closed between lunch and dinner on weekdays. Tel: +65 6256 3155.

Question 8

How does it compare to the Tokyo original?

Accepted Answer

The Singapore crew trained in Japan. Chef Yamamoto personally oversaw the Singapore launch. The broth recipe, noodles (premium Haru yo koi flour from Japan), and chashu technique are replicated faithfully. The Singapore outlet is more spacious (27+12 seats vs 8 in Tokyo) with no 1-hour queue. Pricing is comparable or slightly higher than Tokyo. Most reviewers agree the quality is close to the original — a remarkable achievement for an overseas outlet.

Question 9

What is Fukugawa Meshi?

Accepted Answer

Fukugawa Meshi (深川飯) is a traditional Tokyo dish of clam rice — glutinous rice cooked with hamaguri clams, seasoned with dashi and soy sauce. It originated in Fukugawa (now part of Koto-ku, Tokyo), a historic fishing district. At Konjiki Hototogisu, a small complimentary portion is served with every ramen order as an appetiser — it whets your palate and prepares you for the clam broth to follow. This thoughtful touch exemplifies the restaurant's attention to the complete dining experience.

Question 10

Is this the most affordable Michelin-starred meal in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

At S$14.90 for a Michelin-quality ramen (plus complimentary clam rice), Konjiki Hototogisu is one of the most affordable Michelin-starred dining experiences in Singapore. For context: most Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore charge S$100–500+ per person. Here you get a bowl crafted by a Michelin-starred chef for under S$20. The value proposition is extraordinary.

Add Egg	S$2.00
Extra Chashu	S$4.90
Gyoza	S$7.90

Restaurant	Style	Best Bowl	Price
Konjiki ⭐	Clam + truffle	Shoyu Hamaguri	S$14.90
Ippudo	Hakata tonkotsu	Karaka Men	S$17.90
Osaka Ohsho	Chuka ramen	Nankotsu Set	S$16.90

Konjiki Hototogisu — CHIJMES

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★ Shoyu Hamaguri (truffle)	S$14.90
Shio Hamaguri (porcini)	S$14.90

Tonkotsu Original	S$13.90
Tonkotsu Spicy	S$14.90
Smoke & Pepper	S$13.90