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A rich pork bone broth blended with dried sardines and bonito flakes, served with house-made soy sauce and thick flat noodles. For a change in taste, the addition of homemade flower oil and kombu vinegar adds a tangy lift to the flavour profile. It was truly yummy. The broth was thick, rich and deep, with a distinct oceanic umami from the dried sardines and bonito flakes. The noodles had a tastisfying slurpy, chewy texture. The ajitama was spot on, soft with a perfectly yolky centre. The cha shu was standard, nothing to shout about but good enough.

This dish has been on the menu since day one. Ah yes… It’s practically the Japanese version of Bak Chor Mee. Thick, chewy dry ramen packed with spicy minced pork, chilli sauce, soft-boiled egg, mushrooms, spring onions, and seaweed. It comes with a side of soup to smooth the palate. Poke the yolk, give it a good mix, and you’ve got yourself a creamylicious, slurp-worthy bowl of noods.

Feel free to enjoy their free-flow hard-boiled eggs and a generous spread of condiments available at the table.

Pearl rice topped with tender unagi, drizzled with sweet unagi sauce and finished with a generous slather of melted butter. Rich, indulgent, and comforting in every bite.

Silky-sweet salmon draped over pearly rice, finished with a glossy pop of salmon roe and a drizzle of special soy sauce. Clean, simple, and tasty.

I remember Otoko Ramen used to have a branch at Chinatown Point many years ago, but now the only surviving outlet is at Alexandra. It looks like they’ll be hitting their 10th anniversary there in just a few weeks.

OG fans will know them for their oishii shoyu ramen and aburi chashu, but these days the menu has been trimmed down to just mazesoba, tonkotsu ramen and some other dishes. If you’re hoping to try their special ramen creations, you’ll need to follow their page and keep an eye out for limited-time menu items.

Niboshi Tonkotsu Ramen (Limited Time) ($16.90)
A rich pork bone broth blended with dried sardines and bonito flakes, served with house-made soy sauce and thick flat noodles. For a change in taste, the addition of homemade flower oil and kombu vinegar adds a tangy lift to the flavour profile. It was truly yummy. The broth was thick, rich and deep, with a distinct oceanic umami from the dried sardines and bonito flakes. The noodles had a tastisfying slurpy, chewy texture. The ajitama was spot on, soft with a perfectly yolky centre. The cha shu was standard, nothing to shout about but good enough.

Spicy Mazesoba ($14.90)
This dish has been on the menu since day one. Ah yes… It’s practically the Japanese version of Bak Chor Mee. Thick, chewy dry ramen packed with spicy minced pork, chilli sauce, soft-boiled egg, mushrooms, spring onions, and seaweed. It comes with a side of soup to smooth the palate. Poke the yolk, give it a good mix, and you’ve got yourself a creamylicious, slurp-worthy bowl of noods.

Kaisen Don ($12.90)
Silky-sweet salmon draped over pearly rice, finished with a glossy pop of salmon roe and a drizzle of special soy sauce. Clean, simple, and tasty.

Unagi Don ($11.90)
Pearl rice topped with tender unagi, drizzled with sweet unagi sauce and finished with a generous slather of melted butter. Rich, indulgent, and comforting in every bite.

Feel free to enjoy their free-flow hard-boiled eggs and a generous spread of condiments available at the table.

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🚩Otoko Ramen 漢, 321 Alexandra Road, 01-16, Alexandra Central Mall, 159971
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Bustling atmosphere at a very quiet industrial area with mostly tourists, but as a local I can say that the food here is really top tier. They do the classic zichar dishes, but the taste is really better than what you can find in your usual neighbourhood cofeeshops. These were what we got:
- Fried meesua ($8.80 for small). Portion is unexpectedly big and really filling, enough for 2 pax to share. They also don't skimp on the ingredients, and taste was good too.
- Fuyong Egg ($10.80 for small). Basically fried egg with sliced veges within (e.g., onions, cabbages, carrots). Pretty standard but was delicious too.
- Sliced fish soup ($10.80 for small). SO SO GOOD! Their fish soup leans towards the milky side with a strong huadiao wine flavour - damn slurpable! Fresh fish slices too but the star is really the soup. MUST TRY!
- Cereal prawns ($27.80 for small). 7 pieces of large prawns submerged in cereal bits. Prawns were fresh and had a nice bounce, and the cereal bits lent a nice, sweet crunch to every bite. But felt it was too dry after a few bites and nothing really special about it. Can skip.
- Three egg spinach ($15.80 for small). Their rendition of the classic chinese dish was surprisingly delicious, with the gravy leaning towards the stickier side. This was excellent. Recommended.

Service was quick and friendly, and some of the staff are able to speak in English to cater to tourists. However, a turn-off was the multitude of birds roaming around the outdoor area, as the disposal bins were placed right beside the tables. Perhaps the location of these bins could be looked into, so that diners would not be so bothered by those pests. Otherwise, great food and still at a largely-affordable price, perfect for gatherings!

Note: Don't forget to make a reservation in advance! We just strolled right to our tables. Don't just walk-in during peak dinner period, you'll have a higher likelihood of being told to wait for 30min or more.

Take away to be consumed in office. Deshelled chilli crab is delicious , and not messy. The pork is flavourful but a bit tough.

Served in a claypot, this laksa stays warm and comforting till the last bite. The rich, lemak broth clings perfectly to silky thick bee hoon, while juicy prawns, shredded chicken and fresh cockles add layers of flavour. Tau pok soaks up all that creamy, spicy goodness and a spoonful of sambal brings just the right kick. Despite the short queue, service was a bit on the slower side 》$8 / Large

The sturdy skin holds up just right, giving way to a comforting burst of warm, soupy goodness. The pork filling is flavourful without being too rich, keeping things light yet satisfying.

Not the most refined XLB, but it definitely delivers. Best enjoyed piping hot with vinegar and ginger 》$6

Soft, plump dumplings draped in fragrant chilli oil that’s more aromatic than numbing. The heat creeps in just right, lifted by a hint of tang for balance. Inside, the pork filling stays juicy and packed with flavour, while that chilli oil delivers just enough kick to keep things exciting 》$7

The al-dente squid ink tagliatelle has just the right bite, complemented by tender crab meat and bursts of juicy cherry tomatoes. A bright, tangy sauce ties it all together, delivering a fresh and well-balanced finish that keeps each forkful delightful 》$28