Name: Nantsuttei
Address: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #07-12/13, Singapore, 238896, SG
Telephone: +65 6337 7166
Price range: $

Question 1

What is Nantsuttei and what makes it famous?

Accepted Answer

Nantsuttei is a Kumamoto-style ramen shop famous for its signature black ma-yu (黒マー油) — a roasted garlic oil made with a secret recipe where garlic is fried over seven phases until black, then blended with sesame oil. This gives the tonkotsu broth a distinctive dark appearance and an intense, fragrant garlic flavour. Founded by Chef Ichiro Furuya who won multiple ramen competitions in Japan, it has been called a '5-time Ramen Champion'. The pork bone broth is simmered for 3 hours daily with chicken bones, pork bone marrow, and garlic.

Question 2

Where is Nantsuttei on Orchard Road?

Accepted Answer

Nantsuttei is at Orchard Central, Level 7, #07-12/13, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896. Somerset MRT (NS23) Exit D leads to Orchard Central — about 2 minutes walk. The L7 location makes it a hidden gem — low foot traffic means shorter queues than street-level ramen shops.

Question 3

How much does Nantsuttei cost?

Accepted Answer

Nantsuttei Ramen (signature) from S$10.80 (Regular) / S$12.00 (Japan size). Golden Curry Ramen S$13.80. Dragon Ramen (spicy) S$13.80. Marutoku Negi Chashu-Men S$15.80. Sides: gyoza S$1 top-up with lunch set, butamabushi S$7. Most diners spend S$12–18. Before 10% SC and 9% GST.

Question 4

Is Nantsuttei halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Nantsuttei is not halal-certified. The broth uses pork bones. For halal ramen near Orchard: Ichikokudo at 313@Somerset B3 (halal Hokkaido ramen, 5 min walk).

Question 5

What should I order at Nantsuttei?

Accepted Answer

Must-try: (1) Nantsuttei Ramen (S$10.80 regular / S$12 Japan size) — the signature black ma-yu tonkotsu with tender chashu. (2) Marutoku Negi Chashu-Men (S$15.80) — all toppings: shiraga negi, bannou negi, chashu. (3) Dragon Ramen (S$13.80) — seriously spicy, not for the faint-hearted. Add gyoza (S$1 top-up at lunch). Choose noodle firmness: soft, medium, or hard.

Question 6

What is black ma-yu?

Accepted Answer

Ma-yu (マー油) is a garlic oil unique to Kumamoto ramen. At Nantsuttei, garlic is fried in seven separate phases — from golden to dark brown to black — then blended with sesame oil. The result is a fragrant, slightly bitter, deeply aromatic oil that floats on the surface of the tonkotsu broth, giving it its distinctive dark appearance and intense garlic flavour.

Question 7

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Daily: 11am to 9:30pm (last order). Some sources list 10:30pm — check with the restaurant. Open seven days including public holidays. Lunch sets with gyoza top-up (S$1) are the best value.

Question 8

Is Nantsuttei a hidden gem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Level 7 location at Orchard Central means low foot traffic and less visibility than street-level restaurants. Many ramen fans consider it one of Singapore's best ramen shops, but it flies under the radar due to minimal social media presence. The quality of the broth and chashu keeps regulars coming back.

Question 9

Can I choose noodle firmness?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Three options: soft (yawaraka), medium (futsu), or hard (katame). Hard is recommended for ramen purists — the noodles maintain their bounce and texture longer in the hot broth. The noodles are thin and springy, typical of Kumamoto/Hakata-style.

Question 10

How does Nantsuttei compare to Ichikokudo?

Accepted Answer

Different regional styles. Nantsuttei is Kumamoto-style — pork-bone tonkotsu with black garlic oil, thin noodles, rich and heavy. Ichikokudo is Hokkaido-style — lighter broth with seafood elements, miso and shoyu options, thicker noodles. Nantsuttei is not halal; Ichikokudo is halal. Both are excellent at what they do — choose based on style preference and dietary needs.

Butamabushi	S$7.00
Gyoza (lunch top-up)	+S$1.00
Ramen Egg	+S$1.50

Restaurant	Style	Price	Halal	Location
Nantsuttei	Kumamoto ma-yu	S$10–17	❌	OC L7
Ichikokudo	Hokkaido	S$10–22	✅	313 B3
Sanpoutei	Niigata shoyu	S$15–20	❌	Shaw House

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★ Nantsuttei Ramen (Reg)	S$10.80
Nantsuttei Ramen (Japan)	S$12.00
Marutoku Negi Chashu	S$15.80
🌶️ Dragon Ramen	S$13.80
Golden Curry Ramen	S$13.80