The origin of ramen is unclear. Some sources say it is of Chinese origin. Other sources say it was invented in Japan in the early 20th century. But that does not really matter to hungry Singaporeans who just want a bowl of piping hot ramen to satisfy their cravings! If you are in search of the best Japanese ramen restaurants in Singapore, here’s Part 1 of our recommendations supported by photos from fellow Instagrammers who have tried these restaurants! Remember to read Best Japanese Ramen Restaurants in Singapore Part 2 too!

1. Baikohken Ramen

Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Road #01-67/68 ONEKM Singapore 436950 l Opening Hours: 11am – 11:30pm Daily l Tel: +65 6702 2694 l Website: www.baikohken.com l Facebook: Baikohken Ramen Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by Phoebe Fong (@thefoodchapter) on Dec 18, 2015 at 4:55am PST

2. Bariuma Ramen

Address: 19 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre #B1-01/02, Singapore 247909 & 101 Thomson Road B1-08 United Square Singapore 307591 l Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm Daily l Tel: +65 6354 3711 l Website: www.bariuma.biz l Facebook: Bariuma Ramen Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by Wei Zhi (@cweizhi) on Jul 5, 2015 at 4:15am PDT

3. Brothers Ramen

Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #01-20 Singapore 079903 l Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Mon-Sat). Last order at 8pm l Tel: 94377267/94762677 l Website: www.bro-ramen.com l Facebook: Brothers Ramen Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by @ironsage on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:02am PDT

4. Buta Ramen

Address: Far East Square, 137 Amoy Street, #01-04 Singapore 049965 l Opening Hours: 11am – 6pm. Last order at 5:30pm. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays l Website: www.butaramen.com l Facebook: Buta Ramen Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by Denise Wong ? (@dwmy18) on Jun 16, 2016 at 9:06pm PDT

5. Chabuton Ramen

Address: Chabuton, 313 Orchard Road B2-01, 313@somerset, Singapore 238895 l Opening Hours: 11:30 am – 10 pm daily l Tel: +65 6636 8335 l Facebook: Chabuton Ramen Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by gęräłdíñē (@thatgreedypig) on Mar 4, 2015 at 7:59am PST

6. Daikokuya @ Robertson Quay

Address: 30 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238251 l Opening Hours: Mon to Thu: 1100 – 1500, 1730 – 2300; Fri: 1100 – 2330; Sat & Sun: 1100 – 2300 l Tel: +65 6737 1521 l Website: www.daikoku-ten.com l Facebook: Daikokuya Ramen l READ MORE

A photo posted by ? SgFoodstagrapher™ (@_mr.king.kong_) on Feb 5, 2016 at 6:16am PST

7. Hachi Fuku Maru Ramen

Address: #01-13, Orchard Point, 160 Orchard Road, 238842 l Opening Hours: 11:00 – 23:00 daily l Tel: +65 6737 9713 l Website: hachifukumaru.com l READ MORE

A photo posted by Megagamie (@shopmegagamie) on Aug 21, 2015 at 4:34am PDT

8. Hakata Ikkousha Ramen

Address: 30 Victoria Street #F1-07 Chijmes Singapore 187996 / Block 7, #01-104 Tanjong Pagar Plaza Singapore 081007 l Opening Hours: 11:30 am – 09:00 pm / 11:30 am – 10:00 pm (Mon – Sat), 11:30 am – 9:00 pm (Sun) l Tel: +65 6338 8460 l Website: www.ikkousha.com l Facebook: Ikkousha Hakata Ramen Singapore l READ MORE

A photo posted by NONLAPHUN (@popeyesq) on Jul 1, 2016 at 6:11pm PDT

9. Ippudo Ramen Singapore

Address & Opening Hours: All Outlets l Tel: +65 6235 2547 l Website: www.ippudo.com.sg l Facebook: Ippudo SG Ramen Restaurant l Twitter: @ippudosg l Instagram: @ippudosg l READ MORE

A photo posted by ✎ Eⅆრưɲđ ➳ Ѣέȩ℟ & ℜⱥᵯēℕ ?? (@edmund_different_sense) on Jul 1, 2016 at 9:13am PDT

11. Keisuke Tonkotsu King

Address & Opening Hours: All Outlets l Tel: +65 6636 0855 l Website: keisuke.sg l Facebook: Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King l READ MORE

A photo posted by ⛄ S H I R L E Y (@iamshirleyyyy) on Apr 9, 2016 at 1:27am PDT

12. Marutama Ramen

Address & Opening Hours: All Outlets l Tel: + 6534 8090 l Website: marutamaramen.com l Facebook: Marutama Ra-men l Twitter: @MarutamaRamen l READ MORE

A photo posted by THERESE T ? (@the.r.ese) on Jul 16, 2015 at 9:49pm PDT

13. Menya Musashi Ramen

Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B3-25 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 l Opening Hours: 11.30 am – 10 pm daily l Tel: +65 6509 9394 l Website: menyamusashi.com.sg l Facebook: Menya Musashi Restaurant l READ MORE

A photo posted by hanh phuc (@xhanhphucx) on Apr 16, 2016 at 3:45am PDT

14. Menya Sanji Ramen

Address: Orchid Hotel #01-14 1 Tras Link (5 min from Tanjong Pagar MRT) l Opening Hours: 11:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm daily l Tel: +65 6604 8891 l Website: sanji.frp.sg l Facebook: MENYA SANJI Singapore l READ MORE

A photo posted by Annette Choo (@annettechoo) on Jun 16, 2016 at 11:07pm PDT

Do let us know your favourite pick among the above. Remember to read Best Japanese Ramen Restaurants in Singapore Part 2 too! If know of any new Japanese Ramen Restaurants that’s worthy enough to be listed? Please share with us by leaving a comment.