Best DIY instant noodle cafes in Singapore
DIY ramyeon cafes are having a moment lately, with a handful of such spots popping up all over social media lately. The concept is simple: choose your preferred instant noodle flavour, make payment, and cook your ramyeon over an automated induction cooker at the designated cooking station. If your interest is piqued, visit one of these four DIY instant noodle cafes in Singapore for a fun and fuss-free experience. There’s even a 24/7 vending machine cafe on the list!
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1. FairPrice Finest Ramen Bar
ICYMI: FairPrice Finest Centrepoint has a new ramen station, where you can choose from over 15 instant noodle flavours. The Ramen Bar is located in the corner of the supermarket, sporting an eye-catching wall of ramyeon packets for you to pick from. Prices start from $2.50, with highlights including the viral Samyang Buldak ramen and Nongshim’s classic Shin Ramyun.
After selecting your ramyeon flavour, choose your add-ons and make payment. Then, head to the hot water dispenser, where you can customise your preferred duration of cooking with the click of a button. There’s even a mini kitchen with sieves for you to use, should you prefer dry ramyeon.
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Address: 176 Orchard Road, B1-09/10, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
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2. Midnight Noodle Club
For a DIY instant noodle spot that opens till 12am every day, check out Midnight Noodle Club in Farrer Park. Take your time to peruse from the cafe’s giant wall of ramyeon noodles, where you’ll find over 80 flavours, sorted into three price categories: red, orange, and green. The green pile is the cheapest at $2.50, followed by the orange at $3.50, and the red: $5.50. For the latter, notable picks include Tonkotsu King Ramen, Kyushu Red, and various types of Buldak flavours, including Quattro Cheese, Habanero Lime, and Rose.
There’s a good selection of toppings for you to zhng up your noodles with, priced from $0.60. You can also top up $1.50 to indulge in unlimited servings of condiments, including pickled radish and kimchi.
Check out our Midnight Noodle Club feature.
Address: 60 Tessensohn Road, #01-100, Tessensohn Civil Service Club, Singapore 217664
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am
Tel: 8010 6060
Website
Midnight Noodle Club is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Makan Mee
At Makan Mee, you get to satisfy your late-night ramyeon cravings, as the eatery is open 24 hours daily. Tucked under a HDB block in Ubi, the instant noodle cafe is entirely automated. Their vending machines are well-stocked with 40 types of instant noodles, with notable brands such as Nissin and MAMA. Highlights include MAMA Oriental Kitchen’s unique Carbonara Bacon ($4.50) and Truffle ($4.50) flavours, as well as Korean favourites: Jin Ramen ($4) and the various ultra-spicy Samyang Noodles (from $4.50).
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After paying, head to the cooking station to cook your bowl of ramyeon using the cafe’s automated induction cookers. If you’re having dry instant noodles, Makan Mee provides strainers, so you can drain off the excess water before mixing in the sauces.
Address: 342 Ubi Avenue 1, #01-931, Singapore 400342
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Makan Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Seoul Bunsik
Seoul Bunsik has two branches: Far East Plaza and Funan. The former is their first outlet, which opened in early 2024! The Korean-run cafe lets you pick from a wide selection of flavours, and DIY ($7.80) with the automated induction cookers manufactured specially to cook ramyeon. Simply place your ramyeon in an aluminium basket, add the seasoning, and press button #1. The cooking process takes only five minutes, and you can zhng up your noodles with toppings including cheese ($1) and egg ($1).
Besides DIY ramyeon, you can order up a feast from their range of legit Korean street food—tteokbokki, gimbap, and Korean fried chicken!
Check out our Seoul Bunsik review.
Address: 14 Scotts Road, #01-01, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
Seoul Bunsik is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Best DIY ramyeon cafes to check out
These are some of the best DIY instant noodle cafes in Singapore to check out the next time you’re craving a hearty bowl of ramyeon! If you’re crossing the border soon, consider visiting Meetime, a huge DIY instant noodle cafe in JB that opens till 4am.
Otherwise, hop on the matcha trend and read our guide to the best matcha cafes in Singapore.
Meetime: Huge DIY Instant Noodle Cafe In JB With Ingredients Under $0.30 And Waffle Station
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