What started out as a nine-seater ramen shop in Nagoya back in 2010 is now a successful ramen chain in Japan and Indonesia. The first Singapore outpost of Menya Sakura is located along buzzy Boat Quay, offering extremely affordable lunches and bar bites (otsumami) with drinks at night. Prices start from just $9.90 for a bowl of ramen — great for enticing your colleagues to make the trip down with you. Swing by and order our favourite Tonkotsu ($10.90) that features a creamy and flavourful pork broth that's been simmered for 12 hours. The thin noodles, nori, wood ear mushroom strips, flavoured egg (ajitama) and four slices of fatty, melt-in-your-mouth cha shu ensures that you'll get the most bang for your buck! Also worth trying is the Spicy Abura Soba ($10.90) that features thick, chewy noodles tossed in a special blend of soy sauces and a scoop of ramen chilli. Its spice is mild, so add a little chilli oil should you want a bigger punch. Pro tip: From now till the end of March, quote "WAttention" when you order any ramen for a complimentary side of gyozas!
Avg Price: $15 per person
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