There’s almost always a queue outside this ramen restaurant whenever we pass through The Shaw basement. This time, we happened to arrive just before opening, so we finally decided to give it a try. We ordered the Niigata Shoyu Ramen, which had a light, clean, and comforting broth. Those who prefer a richer and more robust flavor may enjoy the tonkotsu ramen instead. The noodles were pleasantly chewy, and the onsen egg was nicely done. We also added a salmon onigiri, which was very enjoyable. For sides, we tried the fried avocado and shrimp with mango sauce. The combination worked surprisingly well and tasted great, although there was a little too much sauce for our liking. Overall, a satisfying meal and worth trying if you're in the area.

Second visit to this ramen shop at orchard road. Ordered spicy tsukemen again, but this time it doesn't taste as good again. Part of it maybe because I was not really hungry. Despite that, I will still give the taste 8 out of 10, no argue that it's better than average ramen in Singapore. The tsukemen broth is made using sardines, very flavourly and thickness is just nice. Spiciness is actually slim to none. To conclude, $17 before tax for this above average tsukemen is worth it once in a while. There will be short queue usually around 645-730pm. Taste: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Price: 6/10 Recommend to try it.

Late dinner after catching the Superman movie at Shaw House, and Sanpoutei Ramen was the perfect way to end the night. 🍜 Sanpoutei is known for its authentic Japanese ramen, with rich, carefully simmered broths and flavours inspired by Japan. 🍜 Rich TORI x NIKUMORI MISO Ramen ($17.00) 8-hour-simmered TORI soup stock blended with SANPOUTEI’s original MISO. 🥚 Niigata Shoyu Ramen ($15.00) SANPOUTEI’s signature shoyu soup made with flavourful seafood imported from Japan. 🥚 W Soup Tonkotsu Ramen ($17.00) 12-hour-simmered fresh TONKOTSU broth blended with mild TORI soup for a rich yet smooth texture. I also had their Oden ($11.80), which was something I really missed from Japan — the clear, flavourful broth was so comforting.

Niigata shoyu ramen: Broth was flavourful on the first few mouth but can be overwhelming thereafter. The pork belly has the chargrill smell and melt in your mouth which I love it. Tsukumen: Very average nothing much to comment. Overall, the noodles had a great chewy bite, though the onsen egg and bamboo shoots were nothing special.

Visited Sanpoutei Ramen recently and it was a pretty solid ramen experience overall. The broth is rich and flavourful without being too heavy, which makes it quite easy to finish. Their signature shoyu ramen stands out — clean taste but still has depth. Noodles had a good bite, not too soft, and the ingredients tasted fresh. Portion size is decent, but price is slightly on the higher side compared to other ramen places in Singapore. That said, the quality does justify it to some extent. Service was efficient and the restaurant was well-maintained, though it can get a bit crowded during peak hours. Overall, a good place if you’re craving a comforting bowl of ramen in Orchard. Would come back again 👍