Kazutake Ramen
What Makes Kazutake Ramen Special
About Kazutake Ramen
Kazutake Ramen opened its first outlet in Ang Mo Kio in October 2023 as a 24-hour Japanese ramen restaurant — a direct competitor to the established late-night ramen chains in Singapore. The concept is simple but effective: serve affordable, decent-quality Japanese food around the clock at nett prices with no GST and no service charge. The Serangoon Gardens outlet, which opened in mid-2024 at 11 Kensington Park Road, added a distinctive twist: the entire restaurant is themed around Naruto, the beloved manga and anime series about a young ninja whose favourite food is — naturally — ramen. The interior is covered in vibrant, professionally painted murals depicting iconic characters and scenes: Hinata sitting at a ramen counter with a steaming bowl, Hashirama and Madara standing side by side in their battle poses, and the village of Konoha stretching across the back wall. For fans of the series, eating ramen here is a genuine pilgrimage.
The menu is broader than a typical ramen-only shop. The ramen range includes Shoyu Ramen (S$9.50 nett), Chashu Ramen (S$11.50 nett) with three generous slices of pork belly in a rich tonkotsu broth, Truffle Mushroom Ramen (S$11.50 nett), Yasai Ramen (S$9.90 nett) for vegetable lovers, and the dry-style Truffle Mazemen (S$10.90 nett). Beyond ramen, there are kaisen don (seafood rice bowls from S$13.50), sashimi platters (from S$7.50), sushi maki rolls (from S$5.50), and even bubble tea (from S$3.50 with the option of black sesame pearls at S$1). The pricing is transparently nett — what you see on the menu is exactly what you pay, with no hidden ++ charges. In a dining scene where 10% service charge and 9% GST can add nearly 20% to your bill, Kazutake's honesty about pricing is a genuine differentiator. A full ramen meal with a drink comes to well under S$15, making it one of the most affordable Japanese dining options anywhere in Singapore.
The restaurant space in Serangoon Gardens is air-conditioned and spacious — noticeably larger than many ramen shops. There are ordering kiosks at the entrance for efficiency, and both indoor and limited outdoor seating. The 24-hour operation makes it a magnet for the late-night crowd — workers finishing shifts, students pulling all-nighters, groups coming back from evenings out. The Naruto theme gives it an identity that goes beyond just food: it is a destination for anime fans, a conversation starter, and a genuinely fun environment to eat in. The quality sits firmly in the affordable-and-decent category — not fine dining, not trying to be, but reliably filling and satisfying at prices that respect the customer's wallet. The chashu is thick-cut and generously portioned. The tonkotsu broth is rich if not deeply complex. The sashimi, while basic, is fresh enough to be enjoyable.
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Menu & Pricing
Ramen (all nett)
| Shoyu Ramen — Classic soy sauce broth | S$9.50 |
| Yasai Ramen — Vegetable ramen | S$9.90 |
| Truffle Mazemen — Dry-style with truffle ⭐ | S$10.90 |
| Chashu Ramen — Tonkotsu broth, 3 thick chashu slices, egg ⭐ Editor's Pick | S$11.50 |
| Truffle Mushroom Ramen — Truffle-infused mushroom broth | S$11.50 |
Don & Sashimi (all nett)
| Kaisen Don — Assorted seafood rice bowl | from S$13.50 |
| Sashimi Platter — Fresh assorted sashimi | from S$7.50 |
| Sushi Maki — Various rolls | from S$5.50 |
Drinks (all nett)
| Taro Milk / Milk Tea — With optional black sesame pearls (+S$1) | S$3.50 |
| Matcha Latte | S$4.50 |
Budget Guide
Practical Information
Dietary Information
Not halal-certified. Ramen broth is pork-based (tonkotsu). Chashu is pork belly. The Yasai Ramen (vegetable, S$9.90) and kaisen don (seafood) are non-pork options but the broth and kitchen are not certified halal. For halal Japanese in the Serangoon area, try Hatsumi Donburi & Soba at NEX (#01-58, halal-certified, from S$5.90).
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Location
From Serangoon MRT: About 10 min walk along Serangoon Garden Way to Kensington Park Road. Alternatively, take bus 315 or a short taxi ride. The restaurant is on the ground floor of a shophouse row — look for the large Naruto murals visible from the street. Street parking and public car park nearby.
Your Dining Journey
Enter the Hidden Leaf Village
Walking into the Serangoon Gardens outlet is like stepping through a portal into Konoha. Every wall is covered in professionally painted Naruto murals — Hinata enjoying a bowl of ramen at the counter, Hashirama and Madara in their iconic poses, scenes from the series stretching across the space. The air-conditioned interior is spacious with comfortable seating. Order at the self-service kiosks at the entrance — efficient and fast, especially during the late-night rush.
The Chashu Ramen Arrives
The Chashu Ramen (S$11.50 nett) arrives in a deep bowl — thin, springy noodles submerged in a rich tonkotsu broth, topped with three generous slices of braised pork belly chashu, a seasoned ramen egg split to reveal its molten centre, black fungus for texture, and a scatter of spring onions. The broth is creamy and savoury, with genuine pork-bone richness. The chashu is thick-cut and tender — honestly above average for this price point. The egg is properly seasoned throughout. For S$11.50 nett, this is a complete, satisfying bowl of ramen.
The Truffle Mazemen — Dry and Bold
The Truffle Mazemen (S$10.90 nett) is served dry — thick noodles tossed in a rich brown sauce with generous cubes of braised pork. No soup to hide behind; the sauce and noodles must stand on their own. The truffle aroma is present and genuine — musky and umami-rich — though the source is likely truffle oil rather than fresh truffle. The pork cubes are the highlight: chunks of fat that dissolve in a buttery flash, sweet and savoury. Mix everything together from the bottom before eating for the full flavour distribution.
Beyond Ramen — Sashimi and Bubble Tea
If ramen is not your mood, the kaisen don (seafood bowl from S$13.50) offers a fresh alternative — assorted sashimi over rice. The sashimi quality is basic but acceptable — fresh enough to be enjoyable at this price. The sushi maki rolls (from S$5.50) make good side dishes or sharing plates. And yes, there is bubble tea — the Taro Milk (S$3.50) with optional Black Sesame Pearls (S$1) is an unexpectedly good pairing with ramen. The pearls are bouncy, burst-on-bite, and release a nutty sweetness that is different from standard tapioca.
2am — The Magic Hour
The real magic of Kazutake reveals itself after midnight. When most restaurants have long closed, the lights here are still bright, the kitchen still churning out bowls of steaming ramen, and a different crowd filters in — night-shift workers, cab drivers, students finishing assignments, groups coming back from Geylang supper. There is a camaraderie in late-night dining that daytime cannot replicate. Slurping tonkotsu at 3am surrounded by Naruto murals, your phone charging at the table, the quiet hum of the air conditioning — it is a uniquely Singaporean experience that Kazutake delivers better than almost anywhere.
Kazutake Ramen is not the best ramen in Singapore — let us be honest about that. The broth is decent but not deeply layered; the noodles are acceptable but not exceptional. What Kazutake offers instead is something equally valuable: genuine 24-hour operation, nett pricing that respects your wallet, a fun Naruto-themed environment (Serangoon only), and a menu broad enough to satisfy cravings at any hour. The Chashu Ramen at S$11.50 nett is the sweet spot — good chashu, proper egg, filling bowl, and you walk out paying exactly S$11.50. Compare that to similar bowls at ++ restaurants that end up costing S$16-18 after charges. The Truffle Mazemen is the dark horse — the pork cubes are genuinely good. For late-night dining in the Serangoon area, there is really no competition. Serious ramen connoisseurs may want to look elsewhere for complex broths and handmade noodles, but for affordable, reliable, any-hour Japanese food with anime vibes and transparent pricing, Kazutake delivers. Best strategy: come at 2am on a Saturday for the full experience. Worst time: 7-8pm weeknight dinner rush.