Volcano Ramen has been around for ages. I've been to the branch in Novena. Both branches are small and have limited seating, so it's not always easy to get a table. However, we were able to secure a table this time.
My Curry Volcano Ramen was delicious. The cha shu slices were thick and tender, and very good. It's large enough for two, as I wasn't able to finish it. It also comes with rice, which they forgot to give me (but it was fine, as I was already full). Diners are encouraged to add their leftover broth to it for a second round. The fried chicken and donburi were tasty too, as was the refreshing salad.
Daniel Chen
5
I come here a few times a year. Excellent food! I'm also thrilled that Japanese Kobe Bakery is opening right opposite this place. It will complete my occasional Japanese fix. 🤣
Kaitlyn Crystal
5
Small corner joint at BPP. Spicy ramen, actually not very spicy. Broth a little on the salty side. Doesn't have that umami-rich flavor. Almost tasted like a normal boiled soup. Comes with complimentary hard-boiled eggs. Overall, still a good eat.
Gordon
3
It was nice to enjoy the volcano ramen, with smoke coming out. The ramen taste was so-so. Service was not very attentive, and the atmosphere was a bit too cramped as the shop space is not large. The price was average, as expected for a neighborhood shopping mall. Overall, it was acceptable, but there are better ramen shops that taste better with similar pricing.
Adeline Lim
3
It's my first time visiting Bukit Panjang Plaza, and I was very happy to see a tiny Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen outlet here, but I was disappointed with the food. The soup base for my two Shoyu ramen was very diluted; the taste was a bit too light for my liking, different from what I usually have at the Funan outlet. The gyoza looked the same when served but became cold a bit too fast, probably not cooked long enough, as the fillings inside tasted mushy. I was told that water was no longer served as of two months ago, so I was quite disappointed. The brightest light in the shop was Ms. Suphattra; she was very attentive and friendly! I loved her cheery smiles to customers and also to the kitchen staff she was working with. I will still come back for my favorite Japanese ramen, but I will go for the better-tasting one in Funan, and I wish that Funan's staff were as cheerful as Ms. Suphattra. Thank you! 😊 *Yes, I still finished all our food. 🤭
Alex Neo
3
I didn't know the hot stone bowl had noodles in it. I ordered the regular, and it also came with rice (I almost couldn't finish it). Price-wise, the hot stone bowl is rather pricey, as there isn't much meat inside, just lots of veggies. The soup tasted only average. There are also free-flow hard-boiled eggs. Not the best-tasting ramen, but edible.
Rayden Ng
5
Small store. If you don't mind sharing a table, the Kazan Ramen Pork Sukiyaki Set Meal comes with noodles in the soup base and a bowl of rice. Lots of vegetables were wrapped in the pork. No spoon, only a small soup spoon. Chicken Nanban Set. The chicken portion was slightly bigger than some karaage. My stomach was too full after eating. ⊙.☉
Chong Hao
5
Free hard-boiled eggs. Sign up as a member to get a free drink (I chose orange juice) and a $5 birthday discount! As it was my birthday month, I paid only $11+ for this table of food.
Small but fitting shop for a ramen gathering. I ordered the Karamiso ramen for $13.80+. After GST and service charge, it came to $16+.
The best part was the chashu, which gave me a 'wow!' factor. I will come back if craving ramen again.
Diogi
4
Tried Volcano Ramen at Bukit Panjang Plaza, and it was a solid experience! I had the beef bowl, which tasted quite similar to Yoshinoya’s—flavorful and satisfying. My wife had ramen (forgot which one), but she said it was good. A nice bonus: they offer free eggs! Overall, a decent place for a quick and tasty meal.
Yi Ting
4
Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and had a great time! Portions were generous, there were fun add-ons & condiments, and the food had lots of personality!
🍳 **Free Flow Hard-Boiled Eggs**
You can peel your own eggs and eat them with your ramen. I even asked the staff for some mayo and made myself a DIY egg salad with chilli flakes and sesame powder.
🍺 **Sapporo Bottle Beer – $2.90**
For $2.90, a cold, golden Sapporo? Can't go wrong. It's a perfect pairing for ramen or karaage.
**Apple Chu-Hai – $7.00**
Light, bubbly, and refreshing with a soft apple flavour. Not too boozy, just the right kind of casual drink for a laid-back dinner.
🍜 **Volcano Kazan Style Beef Sukiyaki Ramen – $18.80**
The star of the show. This Kazan-style ramen comes with a volcano-shaped lid that traps heat, creating a dramatic visual with rising steam. The raw beef slices cook under the lid, and once it’s lifted, you’re left with a super rich, soy-based beefy broth.
The broth was sweet too, thanks to the generous amount of cabbage and beansprouts. Bonus: they give you a bowl of rice to enjoy with the broth afterward! You can also request raw garlic cloves to mash in, and sesame powder to tweak the flavours. So satisfying and rich!
🌶️ **LIMITED TIME: Curry Tantan Noodle – $13.80**
A thick, creamy, sesame-based broth with a strong curry aroma. Topped with spicy minced meat—it’s bold and nutty. Personally, this was a bit too heavy for me; it leaned more gravy than soup. Think: spicy Japanese tantanmen with a rich curry aroma. Definitely flavour-packed, just not for when you want something light.
🍗 **Chicken Nanban – $7.80**
These are crispy, tender fried chicken bites with a chunky onion-forward nanban sauce—not your usual creamy style. Great for sharing, but just a heads-up: very oniony.
🥟 **Yaki Gyoza (6pcs) – $6.30**
Nice chewy skin and a solid gyoza option for the table. Only wish the pan-fried side was crispier, but it still hit the spot.