Uma Haus Ramen & Donburi
At a Glance
About Uma Haus
Uma Haus Ramen & Donburi (うまハウス) is one of the newest Japanese food stalls in Singapore's largest hawker centre — Chinatown Complex Food Centre at 335 Smith Street. Opened in July 2025, the stall has quickly attracted attention for its remarkably low prices: every item on the menu is under S$10, with the cheapest — Abura Dry Ramen — starting at just S$3.90. In a city where restaurant ramen typically costs S$15-25, this is extraordinary. The stall name means 'a house bursting with umami', reflecting the founders' mission to deliver authentic Japanese flavours at hawker-centre prices.
The stall is run by Meng, a 55-year-old Singaporean, and his business partner — a woman with experience preparing Japanese cuisine at various hawker stalls and restaurants, who prefers to remain anonymous. Their combined backgrounds in food service and Japanese cooking give Uma Haus a level of technique that is uncommon for a hawker stall. The Signature Tonkotsu Ramen (S$6.90) offers a choice of three soup bases: Original (creamy pork bone), Spicy (with chilli oil that builds a warming heat), and Black Garlic Oil (with a deep, roasted garlic aroma). The broth is creamy and savoury — while food critics note it is not as complex as specialist ramen restaurants, it is remarkably good for the price point.
The Abura Dry Ramen (S$3.90) is the headline-grabbing item — at this price, it may be the cheapest Japanese ramen in all of Singapore. The noodles are dressed in a smoky oil with minced pork, spring onion, and shallots — no soup, just concentrated flavour. It is simple, satisfying, and astonishingly cheap. The Black Tiger Prawn Tempura Tendon (S$7.90) is the more substantial option, featuring a well-sized prawn tempura with a crispy batter over rice. Food blogs have noted that the tempura execution is solid for a hawker stall, though the vegetables and rice have room for improvement. For ramen with toppings, the Kuruma Tempura Ramen (S$7.90) combines the tonkotsu broth with prawn tempura, ajitama (marinated egg), and black fungus.
Recommended For
Menu & Pricing
Cash preferred. All items under S$10. No service charge (hawker centre).
Ramen
| Abura Dry Ramen — soupless noodles in smoky oil, minced pork, spring onion | S$3.90 |
| Signature Tonkotsu Ramen — Original / Spicy / Black Garlic Oil | S$6.90 |
| Kuruma Tempura Ramen — tonkotsu + prawn tempura + ajitama + black fungus | S$7.90 |
Donburi & Tendon
| Black Tiger Prawn Tempura Tendon — crispy prawn tempura on rice | S$7.90 |
| Zaru Soba — cold buckwheat noodles with dipping sauce | ~S$5.90 |
Practical Information
Dietary Information
Photos
Sourced via Google Places — food-focused photography
Location
335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex Food Centre, Singapore 050335
Inside Chinatown Complex Food Centre (Singapore's largest hawker centre with 260+ stalls). Look for the wooden-style signage — unconventional for a hawker stall. Near Bangkok Thai Food stall. 4-min walk from Chinatown MRT (NE4/DT19), Exit A.
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From the hawker centre bustle to a S$3.90 bowl — what to expect at Uma Haus.
Navigate the Hawker Centre
Chinatown Complex Food Centre is Singapore's largest hawker centre — over 260 stalls spread across two levels. Uma Haus is on the second level, identifiable by its wooden-style signage that looks distinctly more polished than typical hawker stalls. It occupies the former OH MY BENTO space, near the popular Bangkok Thai Food stall. From Chinatown MRT Exit A, walk about 4 minutes along Smith Street to reach the complex. The hawker centre itself is a living monument to Singapore's food heritage — the same building houses Michelin-starred Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken and countless legendary stalls.
Order at the Counter
The menu is displayed clearly above the counter, divided into Ramen and Rice categories. For the budget-conscious, the Abura Dry Ramen at S$3.90 is the headline item — it is hard to find any Japanese food in Singapore at this price. For a more complete meal, the Signature Tonkotsu Ramen at S$6.90 is the best value — choose Original for a pure pork bone experience, Spicy for chilli oil heat, or Black Garlic Oil for deep roasted aroma. If you want something with more substance, the Black Tiger Prawn Tempura Tendon at S$7.90 delivers a satisfying crispy prawn over rice.
Enjoy Umami at Hawker Prices
The Tonkotsu Ramen arrives with a creamy, savoury broth that is genuinely satisfying. The noodles have a decent chew, and the ajitama (marinated egg) is well-executed with a soft, molten yolk. The Spicy version adds chilli oil that builds heat gradually without overwhelming the pork bone base. For S$6.90 in a hawker centre, this is remarkable. Uma Haus is still new (opened July 2025) and the founders acknowledge they are refining their recipes — but the foundation is strong, the prices are unbeatable, and the commitment to quality Japanese flavours in a hawker setting is admirable.
Uma Haus is the kind of stall that makes Chinatown Complex Food Centre special: a passionate operator bringing quality Japanese food to a hawker setting at prices that defy belief. The Abura Dry Ramen at S$3.90 is almost certainly the cheapest Japanese ramen in Singapore, and while it is simple, it is genuinely tasty. The Tonkotsu Ramen at S$6.90 punches well above its price point. Uma Haus is still finding its feet — it opened in July 2025 and some dishes are still being refined — but the trajectory is promising. For anyone exploring Chinatown Complex (and you should, because it is also home to Michelin-starred Liao Fan Soya Sauce Chicken), Uma Haus is a worthy Japanese food stop that costs less than a cup of specialty coffee.