Otoko Ramen at Alexandra Central Mall
Location: 321 Alexandra Road, #01-16, Alexandra Central Mall, 159971
Floor 1 · Alexandra Central
No-frills ramen shop at Alexandra Central dishing out miso, shoyu, and spicy bowls.
No-frills ramen shop at Alexandra Central dishing out miso, shoyu, and spicy bowls.
Otoko Ramen is a straightforward, no-frills ramen joint at Alexandra Central Mall that lets the broth do the talking. The menu keeps things focused — miso, shoyu, and karamiso (spicy miso) are the pillars, each built on a rich, flavourful base that has earned a loyal following among Alexandra-area lunch crowds. It is the kind of place that respects the craft without the fuss: walk in, order, slurp, and leave happy.Bowls start around $12.90, and the kitchen opens for lunch (11am to 3pm on weekdays) before returning for the dinner service from 5pm. The space is compact and casual, much like the ramen shops you would stumble into on a backstreet in Tokyo. No elaborate toppings or gimmicks — just honest ramen made with passion.
When the ramen craving strikes and you want it unpretentious and satisfying, Otoko is the call. Look it up on MakanSouth and get your slurp on.
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Yang
Sole surviving outlet left and is approaching their 10th anniversary. They used to have bigger menu but now reduced to mazesoba, tonkotsu ramen, and some other dishes. Do check out their social media for limited time ramen from time to …
Wilson Tan
Great food at affordable prices! Will definitely visit again. Maze soba is really good and the chicken karage is huge!
Jeffry Manhulad
Ordered tonkatsu ramen with flavored eggs. There was free eggs ar the table, not sure it can eat all you can, but I ate 3 total 😂 The broth was nice. …
Ann Meow
Creamy and fragrant truffle mazesoba, was amazed! Perfectly soft n fatty charsiew. Noodles very Q. The garlic chips were soooo crunchy, a perfect add on to the noodles. …
Steven
Great place for ramen... Hard-boiled eggs are free-flow... Noodle had great texture and chewiness to it. …
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Otoko Ramen
Otoko Ramen and Momo Oha Oha storefront at night
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Ofoko Ramen Storefront
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Dining Area with Fountain Feature
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Ramen Bowl with Nori and Egg
A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring a creamy broth, soft-boiled egg, green onions, nori strips, and a dollop of spicy condiment on top.
Ramen Bowl with Toppings
A white bowl of ramen featuring mushrooms, green onions, seaweed, a halved egg with red seasoning, and diced pork belly, served alongside a small cup of broth on a wooden tray.
Noodle Bowl with Toppings and Gyoza
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Eel Rice Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Green Onions and Pork Slice
A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring creamy broth, green onions, and a slice of pork belly.
Ramen Bowl with Side Dish
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Eggs in a Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Bean Sprouts and Egg
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Gyoza on a black plate
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Salmon Rice Bowl with Roe and Scallions
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Spicy Noodle Bowl with Sesame Oil and Scallions
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Restaurant Interior with Bar Area and Dining Tables
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Dish with cilantro and chili oil
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Fried Chicken with Lemon and Sauce
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Fried Cutlet with Coleslaw and Sauce
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Bowl of Ramen with Toppings
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Eel Rice Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Egg and Scallions
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Eggs in Bowl
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Ramen and Side Dishes
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Gyoza with Soy Sauce
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Ramen Bowl with Nori and Soft-Boiled Egg
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Restaurant Interior with Menu Board
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Salmon Rice Bowl with Toppings
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Noodle Bowl with Toppings
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Iced Yellow Drink in Glass
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Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
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Restaurant Interior with Lanterns and Tables
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Fried Chicken with Lemon and Sauce
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Cucumber Salad Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Egg and Mushrooms
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Bowl of Korean-style noodles with toppings and soup
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Ramen Bowl with Eggs
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Eel Rice Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Boiled Eggs in a Bowl
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Dining Interior with Staff and Patrons
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Gyoza with dipping sauce
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Fried Fish with Sauce and Salad
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Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
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Bowl of Noodles with Sauce and Garnish
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Salmon Donburi Bowl
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Ramen Bowl with Nori
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Interior of a Japanese-style restaurant or cafe
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Bowl of Soup with Garnish
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Fried Croquettes with Cabbage Salad
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Iced Lemonade with Hand Gesture
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Restaurant Interior with Lanterns and Staff
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Ramen Menu Page
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Ramen Menu Display
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Tokoko Ramen Menu Display
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Ramen Menu Display
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