Santouka: Affordable Quality Japanese Ramen

Not gonna say much for this post but I guess I just really love Santouka, especially since they seem to always have offers for Jpassport users. Finally decided to splurge on Iberico Pork Cheeks Ramen when they were having a one-for-one promotion. Don't think I will pay $23++ for it on an average day. But they do have the average ramen with decadent and flavourful soup for $13++ which are my regular orders.

Their pork cheeks and charsiew and whatnots are always tender and delicious. Their soup base is also one of the best in Singapore. But one thing that left me slightly unimpressed was that their pork cheeks were so salty. Or maybe it's just me?

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Menya Musashi: Potentially the most Value for Money Ramen

Japanese ramen is one of the most expensive noodle dishes in Singapore, with an expected damage of at least $14 a bowl. However, Menya Musashi has the option of getting up to 5x the portion of the noodles without extra charge if you order the tsukemen. Great option for those with a large appetite and still want to have their Japanese ramen!

Tsukemen, with noodles x3

Menya Musashi does not offer the cheapest price for Japanese ramen, but it definitely offers the cheapest option for those with a large appetite! For affordable ramen for someone with an average appetite, I would recommend going for Santouka ramen with the use of the Jpassport. These deals make Santouka an all-time affordable Japanese ramen establishment in Singapore.

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Men Oh: Best ramen in Downtown LA

I know most people would argue that Shin Sen Geum Mi is the best in the area, but I think Men Oh is better. I've had a lot of Japanese ramen in Singapore, and I've had the best from Ichiran when I was in Tokyo, and I would say Men Oh appealed more to me. It is my go-to comfort food place all the time. I think I've had it at least 5 times in my 9 months in Los Angeles. It is also one of the cheapest dining options for a hearty meal, since American fast food would cost about USD$8-10 anyway.  

Tokushima Ramen ($9.50)

Men Oh has a very limited menu for their ramen, but each of the 4 has a different soup base. I love their Tokushima Ramen because the broth is richer and it has some stir fried pork belly as well. Nevertheless, it may be too thick and heavy for people who prefer something lighter. But you can always go for the Tonkatsu ramen ($8.95). The difference lies in the soup base, and it only has char siew in it with the pickled red ginger.

Tokushima ramen [black bowl] and Tonkatsu ramen [white bowl] 

Another reason why I would say Men Oh is the best ramen in downtown LA is that there is usually a short wait for a table, while Shin Sen Geum Mi always has a long line formed outside. I think it is due to the position of Men Oh, since it is not facing outside and many people are unaware of its existence. You'll know what I mean when you see where Men Oh is located. Men Oh is opposite Sushi Gen, just in case it gets hard to identify this hole-in-the-wall ramen establishment.  

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