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1968 Kumamoto700+ WorldwideKumamoto Style

Ajisen Ramen — Tiong Bahru Plaza

📍 TBP L2 · Tiong Bahru MRT🍜 Ramen · Donburi · Curry💰 S$12–22
🔗 Website📍 Map

What's Notable

56 Years
1968 Kumamoto, Kyushu. Lighter tonkotsu style. 700+ outlets. 'A Thousand Tastes' — wide ramen variety + non-ramen dishes.
Variety
Full Japanese casual menu: 6+ ramen types, donburi, curry rice, gyoza, okonomiyaki, desserts. Set meals = best value. Family-friendly variety.
Reliable
Consistent across all outlets. Reliable neighbourhood ramen. Cheaper than Hitoyoshi. Broader menu. Free-flow green tea.

About Ajisen TBP

Level 2 TBP, same floor as Hitoyoshi and Sushiro. Bright, modern. Open kitchen. Walk-in, short waits.

Kumamoto-style broth: lighter than Hakata. A feature, not a bug. House-made springy noodles. Tempura Curry Rice is the underrated star — four big prawns.

Honest criticism: broth can feel one-dimensional (MSG concerns). Portions standard. Chashu thin. Tom Yum seafood can be stingy. Volcano = surface heat. Mass-market chain: reliable but few surprises.

Recommended For

🍜 Quick Ramen Fix👨‍👩‍👧 Families💰 Budget Lunch🌶️ Spicy Options

Menu & Pricing

Ramen

Ajisen RamenS$13.90
★ Crayfish Ramen~S$15.90
Volcano RamenS$16.90
Tom Yum Ramen~S$14–16
Goma Chashu Ramen~S$15.90
Corn Chashu Ramen~S$14.90

Non-Ramen

★ Tempura Curry Rice~S$13–15
Beef Don~S$10–13
Gyoza~S$6–8
DorayakiS$5.90

Budget Guide

🍜 Ramen Only

S$12–15
  • Ramen + free green tea

★ Best Value

S$16–22
  • Ramen + side + drink

🍛 Curry/Don

S$10–15
  • Curry rice or donburi

Practical Info

Address
TBP #02-133, 302 Tiong Bahru Rd
MRT
Tiong Bahru (EW17) direct
Hours
Daily ~11:30AM–10PM
Reservations
Walk-in only
Delivery
Foodpanda
Other Outlets
20+ SG outlets

Dietary

❌Not Halal (pork broth)
🐔Some non-pork options
☪️ Halal Alternative

Non-pork ramen exists but shared kitchen. Halal at TBP: Pepper Lunch Express, Maki-San.

Ramen Comparison

Ajisen RamenRamen Hitoyoshi
Origin1968 KumamotoSG (Keisuke alumni)
BrothLighter, smootherThick, creamy, rich
CustomiseLimitedFull
Free extrasGreen teaSprouts + corn
PriceS$12–17S$13.90–19.90
Best forBudget & varietyRamen purists

Kumamoto Ramen

One of 5 Kyushu regional styles. Lighter broth + garlic oil + thicker noodles = Kumamoto identity. Ajisen adapted it for Southeast Asia with Tom Yum and Crayfish.

Editor's Note

Editor's Note

Honest neighbourhood chain. Lighter Kumamoto broth. Crayfish Ramen is interesting. Tempura Curry is underrated. Set meals = best value. Broth can be flat/MSG. Chashu stingy. Best L2 ramen: Hitoyoshi. Best L2 value + variety: Ajisen. A solid C+ for Tuesday lunch.

Your Experience

01

Walk In

L2 TBP near Sushiro. Red signage. Walk-in. Immediate weekday seating. Weekend: 5-10 min max.

02

Order

Set meals = best value. Crayfish Ramen = most unique. Tempura Curry = underrated. Avoid Tom Yum for seafood expectations. Free green tea.

03

Eat

5-8 min. Lighter broth than Hitoyoshi. Good noodle bounce. Volcano: stir spicy sauce gradually. Dorayaki for dessert.

04

After

TBP's Japanese corridor. Right: Sushiro. Left: Hitoyoshi. B1: Kuriya. L3: Sushi Tei. Most Japanese-dense mall in Tiong Bahru.

Photos

Ajisen tonkotsu ramenAjisen Volcano ramenAjisen tempura curry riceAjisen interiorAjisen gyozaAjisen crayfish ramen

Map

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