Sō Ramen
What Makes Sō Ramen Special
About Sō Ramen
Sō (創) means 'create'. A Singapore-born ramen brand under BreadTalk Group. Honest ramen, generous portions, fair prices in convenient mall locations.
NEX Basement 2, directly connected to Serangoon MRT. Clean, modern interior with open kitchen. Counter seats for solo diners.
Clean, approachable tonkotsu — creamy without being overwhelming. Double-boiled variant adds bonito dashi. Spicy Miso is genuinely hot.
Recommended For
Menu & Pricing
Ramen
| Grand Tonkotsu — triple pork + ajitama ⭐ | S$17.50 |
| Hosomen Ramen — double-boiled tonkotsu + bonito | ~S$14.90 |
| Spicy Miso Ramen — chilli paste + spicy minced pork | ~S$16.50 |
| Truffle Ramen — seasonal truffle tonkotsu | ~S$18.90 |
| Mabo Tofu Ramen — silken tofu, prawns | ~S$16.90 |
Stone Pot & Rice
| Ishiyaki Stone Pot Rice — BBQ pork, egg, secret sauce ⭐ | ~S$16.90 |
| Teriyaki Chicken Don | ~S$9.90 |
Value Sets & Promos
| Sō Teishoku Set — ramen + sides | from S$14.90 |
| Student Weekday Meal (2pm–5pm) | S$8.90 |
| Kids Meal | S$7.90 |
Sides & Desserts
| Gyoza (Pan-seared Dumplings) | ~S$7.90 |
| Goma Tofu | ~S$5.90 |
| Rich & Creamy Caramelised Cheesecake | ~S$5.90 |
Budget Guide
Practical Information
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Your Dining Journey
Arrive at NEX B2
NEX B2, #B2-58 near &JOY Food Street. Pork broth aroma guides you. Counter for solo, tables for groups.
Choose Your Bowl
First-timer: Grand Tonkotsu. Budget: Teishoku S$14.90. Student: S$8.90 weekday deal.
The Bowl Arrives
Grand Tonkotsu arrives steaming. Break the ajitama — golden yolk. Start with broth, alternate noodles and pork.
Or Try the Stone Pot
Ishiyaki Stone Pot Rice is the dark horse. Crack egg into sizzling pot. Okoge (crispy rice crust) at the bottom is the finale.
Sō is not life-changing ramen — it is reliably satisfying, affordable comfort food right next to the MRT. Grand Tonkotsu S$17.50 delivers value. Student meal S$8.90 is one of the best deals at NEX.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sō Ramen Japanese-owned?
No. Singapore brand under BreadTalk Group. Not affiliated with Japanese chains. Draws on Japanese techniques but developed locally.
How does Sō compare to Ippudo or Keisuke?
One tier below Ippudo/Keisuke in broth intensity. But 20–30% cheaper. The cleaner broth is actually preferable for many.
Can I get vegetarian ramen at Sō?
Has vegetable ramen but broth is pork-based. Not truly vegetarian. Ask staff. Goma tofu is safe.
What is the best time to visit Sō Ramen NEX?
Weekday lunch or student hours (2–5pm) best. Weekend lunch busiest. Go early for most comfort.
What other Japanese food is near Sō Ramen at NEX?
NEX B1 &JOY: Shabu-GO, Ramen Kiou, Idaten Udon. Also Hatsumi (halal, #01-58). Serangoon Gardens has Kazutake, Nara, YakiBaBar.
Location
From Serangoon MRT: NEX directly connected. Escalators to B2. Sō Ramen at #B2-58. Under 3 min from MRT to seat.