This new ramen bar feels like it’s straight out of Tokyo, but with a twist: everything here revolves around chicken.
No pork broth, no chashu, just pure, rich toripaitan.
Raakki Ramen Bar sits on HongKong Street, just a short walk from Clarke Quay.
Despite being open for a while, it’s still slightly under the radar.
The vibe is modern and a little edgy—black walls, sleek furnishings, and a clean, minimalist look.
The menu is simple, focusing on a few chicken ramen options and some interesting sides.
“Chikin Raamen” options include Shio Paitan ($14.90) and Shoyu Paitan ($14.90) which come with toripaitan broth, chicken, tsukune, menma, soy egg, and endives.
For those who prefer a richer take, there’s the Tan-Tan ($15.90) and Truffle Paitan ($17.90), which includes truffle toripaitan broth, spring onion oil, truffle mushroom, chicken, tsukune, menma, soy egg, and parsley.
I went for the Shio Paitan ($14.90) first, since it’s the most classic option.
The broth was smooth and creamy, but lighter than your usual tonkotsu.
It was light and had a good depth of flavour without being too heavy.
However, if you’re used to the intense umami hit of a pork-based broth, you might find it a bit mild.
The slices of chicken were tender, and the soy-marinated egg had that gooey centre and was slightly sweet.
I quite liked the tsukune, or chicken meatballs, which looked handmade and were soft yet meaty.
For something with a little spice, I tried the Tan-Tan Ramen ($15.90).
It’s their take on the Chinese-style dan dan noodles, with a creamy, nutty broth and minced chicken.
The first sip was interesting and slightly spicy.
But as I kept eating, I felt like something was missing (perhaps missing an X factor when compared to the more famous Japanese-style Tan-Tan noodles).
Side dishes feature Boiled Wontons with Garlic Vinaigrette ($7.90), Pan-Fried Gyoza with Sichuan Pepper Sauce, Truffle Oil, and Parmigiano ($8.90), and Sea Bream Sashimi with Jasmine Soy and Spring Onion Oil ($10.90).
The Gyoza ($8.90) were a tasty surprise, prepared in a different way. Texture-wise, the pan-fried exterior remains crisp.
The Sichuan pepper sauce that came with them had a pleasant numbing heat, adding an unexpected kick. Though I wasn’t 100% sure about the cheese component.
They even have a seasonal Tomato Paitan, featuring pesto, basil, and burrata. Didn’t get to try it this time, but it sounds intriguing.
One thing I liked about Raakki was how different it felt from your typical ramen joint.
The service was quick, and the whole place had a relaxed, easy-going feel. And it stays open quite late on Fridays and Saturdays.
Raakki Ramen Bar
31 HongKong Street, #01-01, Singapore 059670
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Mon – Thurs), 12pm – 1am (Fri – Sat), 12pm – 6pm (Sun)
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