Men-Tei : Ramen & the City

When you are in CBD and craving for a bowl of ramen, regulars will know where they should head off to. Men-Tei Ramen is smack in the middle of Robinson Road and a long queue will start forming by the strike of lunch time.


They have four main types of ramen.

• Tonkotsu / spicy tonkotsu ramen
• Miso ramen / spicy miso ramen
• Shio ramen
• Shoyu ramen

Men-Tei’s signature ramen? Tonkotsu ramen. It’s served with pork broth that’s known to be boiled over high heat for more than 9 hours.

They have a spicy version that adds some twist to cater to local taste buds. What intrigues me is that they charge different pricing for different level of spiciness.

Miso ramen – Men-Tei uses a secret blend of different miso pastes from Japan. They also have a spicy version known to add additional “kick” to for their miso fans.

Shio ramen – Made from another secret recipe with a blend of sea salt that’s seasoned in different types of seafood. If you prefer a lighter taste or not a big fan of pork broth you can opt for this ramen as it’s served in chicken and fish broth.

Shoyu ramen – Replacing salt with soy sauce, you will have a different ramen that’s light yet rich tasting.


Tonkotsu ramen, S$14.00 nett

My pick was the signature ramen. The noodles were slightly soft but you can request for a more chewy texture if that is your preference. Smooth and rich broth with a good balance of greens and bamboo shoots.


Spicy miso ramen, S$14.50 nett

My friend had spicy miso ramen for the day. The spicy level was mild, comfortable and does not overpower the miso taste.


I have to highlight their perfect tamago (hard-boiled egg) with a runny yolk consistency. The egg has a light tint of shoyu marinate and the runny egg yolk blends perfectly into the broth.


Yakibuta, S$4.00 nett

Nobody will never complain about too much yakibuta (grilled pork) slices. Hence, I ordered more to share! Dunk the pork slices into your broth and let it melt in your mouth with a sweet and aromatic after taste.

I’ve noticed that they have increased their ramen pricing from $13 to $14. It’s a dollar hike, but it’s still worth returning to.

Men-Tai Ramen

61 Robinson Road
01-01
64384140
Opening Hours: 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00
Close on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays

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