Name: KIWAMI Ramen & Gyoza Bar JEM
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-16 JEM, Singapore, 608549, SG
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is KIWAMI?

Accepted Answer

KIWAMI is a premium Japanese ramen and gyoza bar known for its signature tonkotsu broth simmered over 10 hours using 100% Japanese pork bones. The noodles are an original recipe crafted with Hokkaido wheat. KIWAMI is operated by the same group behind Aburi-EN (another Japanese restaurant in JEM), and also serves Miyazaki A5 Wagyu dishes, Hokkaido seafood, and grilled gyoza. The JEM outlet opened in March 2026 and is their newest location.

Question 2

Where is KIWAMI in Jurong?

Accepted Answer

JEM #01-16, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608549. Level 1. Open daily 11am-10pm. Connected to Jurong East MRT (EW24/JE5). Walk-in. The restaurant also has outlets at Chinatown Point and Guoco Tower (Tanjong Pagar).

Question 3

Is KIWAMI halal?

Accepted Answer

No. KIWAMI is NOT halal. The broth is 100% pork bone based. For halal ramen in Jurong, visit Tokyo Shokudo at Westgate (halal certified, 9+ ramen flavours, chicken and seafood based).

Question 4

How much does KIWAMI cost?

Accepted Answer

Ramen: Kiwami Tonkotsu S$12.50, Black Tonkotsu S$13.90 (roasted black garlic oil), Red Tonkotsu S$13.90 (spicy Japanese chilli oil). Add-ons for chashu and egg. Miyazaki Wagyu Garlic Fried Rice S$12.80, Hokkaido Snow Crab Fried Rice on Tonkotsu Gravy S$13.80. Most diners spend S$15-25. Very affordable for the ingredient quality (100% Japanese pork bones, Hokkaido wheat, Miyazaki A5 Wagyu).

Question 5

What makes the broth special?

Accepted Answer

The tonkotsu broth is made exclusively with 100% Japanese pork bones — not a blend of Japanese and local pork, but purely Japanese. Simmered for over 10 hours to extract maximum collagen, fat, and umami. The result is creamy, rich, and deeply savoury without relying on MSG or artificial flavour enhancers. Eatbook described it as creamy and savoury with springy noodles that held up well.

Question 6

What is toroniku?

Accepted Answer

Toroniku (とろ肉) is pork cheek chashu — a different cut from the typical pork belly or loin used in most ramen shops. Pork cheek is well-marbled with alternating strips of fat and lean meat, making it exceptionally tender and flavourful. When slow-cooked, it becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft while retaining texture. Eatbook described it: as soon as I bit into it, I realised how delectable the meat was.

Question 7

What are the three ramen types?

Accepted Answer

(1) KIWAMI Tonkotsu Ramen S$12.50 — the original: 10hr+ pork bone broth, Hokkaido wheat noodles, toroniku pork cheek chashu. Pure, classic tonkotsu. (2) Black Tonkotsu S$13.90 — same base plus roasted black garlic oil (mayu) and crispy fried garlic bits. Deeper, more aromatic. For garlic lovers. (3) Red Tonkotsu S$13.90 — same base plus Japanese red chilli oil and hot miso paste. Spicy and mildly numbing. For heat seekers.

Question 8

Is KIWAMI related to Aburi-EN?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KIWAMI is operated by the same restaurant group behind Aburi-EN, the popular flame-torched donburi restaurant that also has an outlet in JEM (#01-04). This shared parentage means access to the same supplier relationships (Japanese pork, Hokkaido ingredients, Okinawa eggs) and operational expertise in Japanese cuisine.

Question 9

Does KIWAMI serve Miyazaki Wagyu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Miyazaki Wagyu Garlic Fried Rice (S$12.80) uses genuine A5 Miyazaki wagyu — one of Japan top-tier wagyu brands competing with Kobe and Matsusaka. Getting A5 wagyu at S$12.80 is exceptional value. The Hokkaido Snow Crab Fried Rice on Tonkotsu Gravy (S$13.80) is another unique item rarely found at this price point.

Question 10

When did KIWAMI JEM open?

Accepted Answer

March 2026. The JEM outlet is brand new, having opened with a 1-for-1 promotion from March 9-12, 2026. This is one of the newest Japanese restaurants in Jurong and represents a significant addition to the area ramen scene.

A5 Wagyu Fried Rice ★★	S$12.80
Snow Crab Rice ★	S$13.80
Scallop Fried Rice	S$14.80
Grilled Gyoza	~S$6-8
Karaage	~S$6-8

Restaurant	Style	Broth	Price
KIWAMI 🆕	Premium Tonkotsu	100% JP 10hr+	S$12.50-13.90
Ippudo	Hakata	Clean tonkotsu	S$18-28
Next Shikaku	Oyster	Oyster	S$22-30
Menya Musashi	Tokyo	Dual Soup	S$17-25
Ajisen	Kumamoto	Senmiyu	S$14-20
Tokyo Shokudo ☪️	Halal	No Pork	S$13-20

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