If you’re wondering what Mazesoba is, it is basically Bak Chor Mee done Japanese style. Still confused? Think of it as mixed noodles loaded with toppings like minced meat, spring onions and eggs.
Mazesoba specialists are taking Singapore by storm with their take on Mazesoba which includes a wide range of ingredients like tomato, cucumber, lime leaf, lemongrass and a deliciously decadent minced meat sauce. Missing cheese? Don’t worry, there is an option for cheese lovers too. The Triple Cheese Mazesoba comes loaded with cheese (no surprises there) and you’ll definitely need help getting through it all. Expat Choice compiles a list of places which serve the best Mazesoba in Singapore. Keep reading to find out more. Image Credit: Menya Kokoro Facebook Page
Ramen Matsuri
Did someone say Mazesoba and ramen? Christmas sure has come early this year, what with Ramen Matsuri serving mouth watering options for mazesoba and ramen. If you identify as a soup lover, you can call for the signature chicken broth, Torikoku Ramen, or indulge in bowls of their delectable Mazesoba. Options range from Original Mazesoba to Mentai Mayo Mazesoba and Mapo Mazesoba. Worried about your noodles being too dry to swallow? Don’t be. All dry noodle options come with a side serving of piping hot soup on the side. Image Credit: Ramen Matsuri Facebook Page
a. 7 N Canal Rd, Singapore 048820
Takagi Ramen
Do you have a cash crunch but still need to satisfy your noodle craving? Well, you’re in luck. Takagi Ramen is one of the few places in Singapore which offers quality noodles which won’t burn a hole in your pocket. With as many as eight locations across the city, the Mazesoba noodles served here come with a slight twist. We’re talking dry Hakata style ramen noodles which are thinner and a little firmer than normal. These come accompanied with a healthy helping of deliciously sweet corn, green scallions and hand pulled pork, sauteed with sweet and tangy soy sauce. Image Credit: Takagi Ramen Facebook Page
a. 51 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-01C, Singapore 569922
Ippudo
Ippudo happens to be one of the most reliable places for a steaming hot bowl of comforting ramen for your dinner tonight. Best known for ramen and tsukemen, the Star Vista outlet is the one you want to check out if you’ve got a hankering for the brothless brother of ramen instead. The Mazesoba served here comes with minced meat miso paste, spring dry noodles and toppings like diced chashu, spring onions, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and an onsen egg. Some might say that the crunch is the best part of any meal. Well, guess what? Their mazesoba comes with a helping of fried noodles on the side. Image Credit: Ippudo Facebook Page
Kanda Soba
If you’re one of those people who thinks that the more the number of ingredients, the better, then Kanda Soba might be just the place you’re looking for. The noodles at Kanda Soba are firm and chewy and they come with a myriad of ingredients like spring onions, chives, seaweed, ground pepper, raw eggs and delicious meat sauce. Are all these options not hot enough for you? Well, they have a great option for spice lovers too. The Spicy Mazesoba comes in different levels of spice, so you’re in luck no matter your threshold. Image Credit: Kanda Soba Facebook Page
a. 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #B1-31, Singapore 059817
Menya Kokoro
Japan’s largest Mazesoba chain, Menya Kokoro can be found at not one, but three outlets across the city of Singapore. With locations at Suntec City, Plaza Singapura and 100am, you’ll never have to return home disappointed. No matter the location, the Japanese hit restaurant serves both, classics like the Original Mazesoba as well as creative options like the Triple Cheese Mazesoba and the Tomyum Mazesoba if you’re in the mood for something new. Image Credit: Menya Kokoro Facebook Page
a. 3 Temasek Blvd, #03-313, Singapore 038983
Kajiken
Kajiken is best known for serving a straight up, no nonsense bowl of hot and comforting Mazesoba. You’re going to face disappointment if you’re expecting soupy options or bowls of ramen. But if you’re a Mazesoba fan like us, you’ll be in for the treat of the week. Look out for the signature option, the Mazesoba Nagoya style, made with chewy noodles, spicy minced pork, soft boiled egg, seaweed and beautifully chopped spring onions. Still can’t satisfy your meat cravings? You can easily call for additional meat slices like karaage or char siew slices for a more than reasonable price. We assure you that you’re going home on a full stomach and an empty pocket. Image Credit: Kajiken Facebook Page
