Orchard Road and its Somerset-to-Dhoby-Ghaut stretch is one of the densest ramen belts in Singapore, with specialist shops tucked into malls from ION Orchard to 313@Somerset, Orchard Central and The Centrepoint. This guide covers ten genuine ramen bars within walking distance of Orchard, Somerset or Dhoby Ghaut MRT, spanning Niigata shoyu, Hokkaido chicken-and-seafood broths, black-garlic tonkotsu and a halal-certified option. Prices, hours and halal status change often, so treat the details below as a starting point and confirm with the venue before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Marutama Ramen Japanese ramen (chicken paitan / tori) · $$
Long-running chicken-paitan specialist in ION Orchard's basement, right at Orchard MRT, known for its creamy no-pork tori broth.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (chicken paitan / tori)
- Price: $$ · Classic Marutama Ramen ~$14.90; Char Siu Marutama ~$18.90
- Must-try: Marutama Ramen (rich chicken paitan broth), Char Siu Marutama Ramen, Aemono (spicy chilli topping)
- Where: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-54 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
- Area: ION Orchard / Orchard Turn
- Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am–9:30pm (last order 9:00pm); closed Lunar New Year
- Halal: No
Sanpoutei Ramen Japanese ramen (Niigata shoyu) · $$
Niigata-style clear shoyu ramen chain with two Orchard-Road outlets (Shaw House flagship and a newer Paragon branch opened May 2025).
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (Niigata shoyu)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Niigata Shoyu Ramen, Rich Tori x Nikumori Miso Ramen, Rich Dried Sardine (niboshi) Tsukemen
- Where: Shaw House, 350 Orchard Road, Singapore 238868 (also Paragon, 290 Orchard Road)
- Area: Shaw House (Orchard) and Paragon
- Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14); Paragon nearer Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am–9:30pm (last order 9:00pm)
- Halal: No
Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen Japanese ramen (Hokkaido chicken & seafood broth) · $$
Halal-certified Hokkaido ramen chain (chicken-bone plus bonito, mackerel and kelp broth) directly above Somerset MRT — the go-to Muslim-friendly ramen on Orchard.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (Hokkaido chicken & seafood broth)
- Price: $$ · Bowls from ~$14.90++
- Must-try: Hokkai Clams Ramen, Hokkaido chicken-bone & bonito/mackerel/kelp shoyu ramen
- Where: 313 Orchard Road, #B3-35/36 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
- Area: 313@Somerset
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Daily 11:00am–10:00pm (last order 9:30pm)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Kanshoku Ramen Bar Japanese ramen (tonkotsu / truffle) · $$
Street-level ramen bar at orchardgateway (linked to Somerset MRT) with a long-simmered broth and fresh house-made Hakata-style noodles, best known for its truffle ramen.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (tonkotsu / truffle)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Kanshoku Truffle Ramen, Tonkotsu ramen with fresh Hakata-style noodles
- Where: 277 Orchard Road, #01-06 orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
- Area: orchardgateway
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Daily 11:00am–10:00pm
- Halal: No
Nantsuttei Japanese ramen (Kumamoto-style tonkotsu, black garlic ma-yu) · $$
Japanese tonkotsu chain famed for its aromatic black-garlic ma-yu oil, on Orchard Central's dining floor a short walk from Somerset MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (Kumamoto-style tonkotsu, black garlic ma-yu)
- Price: $$ · Chashu-men from ~$16.40++; Tomato Hot Miso Ramen ~$17++
- Must-try: Chashu-men with black-garlic ma-yu oil, Tomato Hot Miso Ramen
- Where: 181 Orchard Road, #07-12/13 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
- Area: Orchard Central
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Daily 11:00am–9:00pm
- Halal: No
Fire Ramen by Menbaka Japanese ramen (Kyoto-style shoyu, flambe service) · $$
Kyoto import known for its tableside flaming 'fire ramen' over a chicken-and-dried-fish shoyu broth, at The Centrepoint near Somerset MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (Kyoto-style shoyu, flambe service)
- Price: $$ · Shoyu Fire Ramen ~$17.90++
- Must-try: Shoyu Fire Ramen (theatrical flaming service)
- Where: 176 Orchard Road, #01-53/54/55/56 The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
- Area: The Centrepoint
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Daily 11:00am–3:00pm, 4:00pm–9:00pm
- Halal: No
Ramen Soshiji Japanese ramen (regional shoyu / iekei) · $$
Late-night ramen bar in Orchard Plaza serving lesser-seen regional styles until the early hours — the best supper ramen option in the Orchard area.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (regional shoyu / iekei)
- Price: $$ · Ginger Shoyu Ramen from ~$13.80+; Ie-Kei Style from ~$15.80+
- Must-try: Ginger Shoyu Ramen, Ie-Kei (Yokohama family-style) Ramen
- Where: 150 Orchard Road, #03-42 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
- Area: Orchard Plaza
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Wed–Sat 12pm–2pm & 6pm–4am; Sun 12pm–2pm & 6pm–3am (check current days)
- Halal: No
Ebi Bar Japanese prawn (ebi) ramen / noodle bar · $$
Prawn-broth ramen specialist in Cuppage Plaza (behind The Centrepoint), a minute from Somerset MRT — a change of pace from tonkotsu and shoyu.
- Cuisine: Japanese prawn (ebi) ramen / noodle bar
- Price: $$ · Signature Ebi Noodles ~$15.90
- Must-try: "Chao Da" Ebi Noodles (charred prawn broth)
- Where: 5 Koek Road, #B1-21 Cuppage Plaza, Singapore 228796
- Area: Cuppage Plaza (off Orchard Road)
- Nearest MRT: Somerset MRT (NS23)
- Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00am–9:00pm; Sun 11:00am–6:00pm
- Halal: No
Takagi Ramen Japanese ramen (Hakata tonkotsu, budget) · $
Affordable Hakata-style tonkotsu chain located inside Dhoby Ghaut MRT at the eastern end of Orchard Road — the cheap-eats pick of this list.
- Cuisine: Japanese ramen (Hakata tonkotsu, budget)
- Price: $ · Budget chain; bowls realistically under ~$12
- Must-try: Tonkotsu Ramen (12-hour broth), Chashu Ramen
- Where: 11 Orchard Road, #B1-11 Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (Exit B), Singapore 238826
- Area: Dhoby Ghaut (east end of Orchard Road)
- Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NS24 / NE6 / CC1)
- Hours: Daily 11:00am–10:00pm
- Halal: No
Tampopo Japanese restaurant (Hokkaido ramen & tonkatsu) · $$
Sit-down Japanese restaurant at Takashimaya that serves Hokkaido-style ramen (including black-pig shabu ramen), though it is better known for its Kurobuta tonkatsu — a solid all-rounder rather than a pure ramen-ya.
- Cuisine: Japanese restaurant (Hokkaido ramen & tonkatsu)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Black Pig Shabu Ramen, Hokkaido-style ramen
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya), Singapore 238872
- Area: Ngee Ann City / Takashimaya
- Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marutama Ramen | Japanese ramen (chicken paitan / tori) | $$ | ION Orchard / Orchard Turn | No |
| Sanpoutei Ramen | Japanese ramen (Niigata shoyu) | $$ | Shaw House (Orchard) and Paragon | No |
| Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen | Japanese ramen (Hokkaido chicken & seafood broth) | $$ | 313@Somerset | Halal-certified |
| Kanshoku Ramen Bar | Japanese ramen (tonkotsu / truffle) | $$ | orchardgateway | No |
| Nantsuttei | Japanese ramen (Kumamoto-style tonkotsu, black garlic ma-yu) | $$ | Orchard Central | No |
| Fire Ramen by Menbaka | Japanese ramen (Kyoto-style shoyu, flambe service) | $$ | The Centrepoint | No |
| Ramen Soshiji | Japanese ramen (regional shoyu / iekei) | $$ | Orchard Plaza | No |
| Ebi Bar | Japanese prawn (ebi) ramen / noodle bar | $$ | Cuppage Plaza (off Orchard Road) | No |
| Takagi Ramen | Japanese ramen (Hakata tonkotsu, budget) | $ | Dhoby Ghaut (east end of Orchard Road) | No |
| Tampopo | Japanese restaurant (Hokkaido ramen & tonkatsu) | $$ | Ngee Ann City / Takashimaya | No |
Your questions answered
Which MRT station is best for ramen on Orchard Road?
It depends on the shop. Marutama (ION Orchard), Sanpoutei (Shaw House) and Tampopo (Takashimaya) are closest to Orchard MRT. Ichikokudo (313@Somerset), Kanshoku (orchardgateway), Nantsuttei (Orchard Central), Fire Ramen (The Centrepoint), Ramen Soshiji (Orchard Plaza) and Ebi Bar (Cuppage Plaza) cluster around Somerset MRT. Takagi Ramen sits inside Dhoby Ghaut MRT at the eastern end of Orchard Road.
Are there halal ramen options near Orchard?
Yes. Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen at 313@Somerset is halal-certified and uses a chicken-and-seafood broth rather than pork. Most other shops on this list are tonkotsu (pork) or use pork char siu and are not halal, so always check the outlet's current certification before dining.
Where can I get late-night or supper ramen near Orchard?
Ramen Soshiji in Orchard Plaza is the standout late-night option, serving until around 3am to 4am on its open evenings (roughly Wednesday to Sunday). Most other Orchard ramen shops close by 9pm to 10pm, so confirm hours if you are going late.
How much should I budget for ramen near Orchard?
Most bowls run about S$14 to S$20 before service charge and GST at mid-range shops like Marutama, Sanpoutei, Ichikokudo, Kanshoku, Nantsuttei and Fire Ramen. Takagi Ramen at Dhoby Ghaut is the budget pick with bowls generally under S$12. Prices change, so treat these as indicative.
Do I need a reservation, and when are queues worst?
Most of these are walk-in ramen bars inside malls and do not take bookings. Expect queues during weekday lunch (around 12pm to 1:30pm) and weekend dinner. Arriving slightly before or after peak, or on a weekday afternoon, usually means little to no wait.