# Ramen in Hougang

Ramen shops in Singapore are mostly Japanese chains and local independents serving tonkotsu, shoyu, miso and chicken paitan. Tonkotsu is pork-based, so standard ramen is not halal; a handful of ramen outlets are MUIS-certified with chicken broth. Check whether prices are nett or "++" and whether toppings are extra.

## Key facts
- Listings: 19
- Median years in business: 6

## How to choose
- Expect queues at peak lunch; many shops do not take bookings for small groups.
- Toppings (egg, chashu, extra noodles) are usually charged separately – compare the full bowl price.
- For halal ramen, verify the outlet on the MUIS directory; 'pork-free' broth alone is not certification.
- Ask for broth richness and noodle firmness if the shop offers customisation.

## Listings (top 19)
- [The Noodle Factory - Hiap Giap Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-noodle-factory-hiap-giap-food), Hougang · 54 Woodlands Ter · 13 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Guo Qin Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/guo-qin-noodle), Hougang · 631 Hougang Ave 8, #01-06 · 15 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2020
- [Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee Kovan](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-kuan-chilli-pan-mee-kovan), Kovan · 943 Upper Serangoon Rd · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Song Kee Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/song-kee-fishball-noodle), Hougang · 100 Yio Chu Kang Rd · 11 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Punggol Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/punggol-noodles), Hougang · 105 Hougang Ave 1, #02-24 Hainanese Village Centre · 10 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Lorong Ah Soo Lor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/lorong-ah-soo-lor-mee), Hougang · 105 Hougang Ave 1, #02-51 · 10 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Beach Road Old Sign Board Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/beach-road-old-sign-board-prawn-noodle), Hougang · Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Centre, Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Ctr, 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 11 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Hai Ji Stew Soup](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-ji-stew-soup), Hougang · Kim Chuan Eating House, 1010 Tai Seng Av · 6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Wanton Egg Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/wanton-egg-noodle), Kovan · Kovan Hougang Market & 209 Hougang St 21 · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [New Noodle Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-noodle-hub-hougang), Hougang · Block 991 Buangkok Link · 9 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [Pontian Wanton Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/pontian-wanton-noodles-hougang), Hougang · 682 Hougang Ave 4, #01-300 · 9 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Blanco Court Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-court-beef-noodles-hougang), Hougang · #01-30/K6, 18 Tai Seng · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Hup Seng Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/hup-seng-fried-hokkien-prawn-noodle), Hougang · 644 Hougang Ave 8, #01-257 Broadway Coffeeshop · 14 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [First Street Fried Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/first-street-fried-prawn-noodles), Kovan · 1014 Upper Serangoon Rd · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [传统著名虾面 Traditional Famous Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/traditional-famous-prawn-mee-hougang), Hougang · Hougang Green, 5 Buangkok Grn · 9 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Harlo Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/harlo-fried-hokkien-prawn-mee), Hougang · 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-16 Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 13 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [天天吃面](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-530685), Hougang · Hougang Spring, 685 Hougang St 61 · 9 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Ding Ji](https://lookup.sg/biz/ding-ji-hougang), Hougang · 327 Hougang Ave 5, #01-156 · 6 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Chai Chee Prawn Noodles Hougang Branch](https://lookup.sg/biz/chai-chee-prawn-noodles-hougang-branch), Kovan · #01-03, Kovan Food Centre · 3 min walk from Kovan MRT

## FAQs
### Is there halal ramen in Singapore?
Yes, a few ramen outlets hold MUIS halal certification, typically using chicken or beef broth. Standard tonkotsu is pork-based and Japanese seasonings often contain alcohol. Check the outlet on the MUIS directory or MuslimSG app.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.