Marutama Ramen (The Central) at Clarke Quay Central

Marutama Ramen (The Central)

Marutama Ramen storefront

Storefront with gray brick wall featuring a circular orange logo above the illuminated "MARUTAMA RA-MEN" sign. Two customers stand at the entrance, facing inside. A red promotional banner with Japanese text hangs to the right.

Marutama Ramen storefront

Storefront with a textured gray stone wall featuring an illuminated orange circular logo with black design elements above the glowing white "MARUTAMA RA-MEN" sign. Glass doors lead into the restaurant interior, which has dark ambient lighting and visible seating. A small stand holding printed materials is positioned near the entrance.

Marutama Ramen storefront

Exterior view of a ramen restaurant with a large orange circular logo on a gray brick wall. The name 'MARUTAMA RA-MEN' is illuminated in white letters below the logo. Glass doors lead into the dining area where patrons are seated. A no-smoking sign and menu stand are visible near the entrance.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of ramen. The ramen is in a creamy broth and topped with chashu pork, a soft-boiled egg, green onions, and seaweed. The bowl has a decorative rim.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, broth, three meatballs, chopped green onions, cilantro, pickled radish, and a slice of lemon. The bowl has a decorative pattern around its base.

Pork Belly Slices

A rectangular grey plate with a dark wood grain background. The plate contains six slices of cooked pork belly, a lemon wedge, and a small pile of red spice. The plate has text that reads "Thank you" and "Nice D" with a cartoon chicken illustration.

Braised Pork Belly

A close-up overhead shot of braised pork belly in a light blue bowl. The pork is cut into cubes and coated in a savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. The dish is presented on a dark wooden background.

Tamagoyaki

A rectangular plate with a dark grey glaze holds several pieces of tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet. The tamagoyaki is cut into bite-sized cubes and arranged in a staggered pattern. To the right of the tamagoyaki is a small mound of grated daikon radish with a dollop of red sauce on top. The plate has a subtle pattern of a camel and a crescent moon. The background is a dark, textured wooden surface.

Chopped Green Onions

A white plate filled with chopped green onions sits on a dark wooden surface.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up overhead shot of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, a large slice of chashu pork, a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and seaweed. The bowl has a decorative rim.

Braised Pork Belly

A light blue bowl filled with braised pork belly, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, sits on a dark wooden surface.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen with noodles, broth, green onions, a soft-boiled egg, crispy toppings, and black pepper. A white spoon rests in the bowl on a wooden table.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen with noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, green onions, sesame seeds, and carrots in a light broth. A white spoon rests inside the bowl. The bowl has colorful patterns on its exterior and sits on a wooden table.

Restaurant Interior

Interior view of a dining area with wooden-textured walls, black-framed tables and chairs with orange seats, patrons seated at tables, a charging station on the counter, and framed artwork on the wall. A circular orange logo is mounted on a slatted screen in the background.

Dumplings in bowl

A light blue ceramic bowl containing several dumplings topped with fresh cilantro and green onions, drizzled with dark sauce, placed on a dark wooden surface.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen with noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, carrots, greens, mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg floating in broth. A spoon rests on the edge of the bowl. The bowl sits on a wooden table. No signage or storefront is visible.

Gyoza on Plate with Sauce Bottle

A black ceramic plate holds several pan-fried gyoza with golden-brown bottoms, accompanied by a small bottle of red sauce with an orange cap. The dish rests on a wooden table surface.

Gyoza on a Plate

Five pan-fried gyoza served on a dark ceramic plate with a side compartment for dipping sauce. A bottle of soy sauce and orange-wrapped condiment packets are visible in the background.

Ramen bowl with side noodles

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl on a dark countertop, containing broth, sliced pork, a soft-boiled egg, green onions, and leafy greens. A small metal bowl with dry noodles sits beside it. Black chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl. The background shows a dark tiled wall.

Ramen and side dish on table

Two bowls of food on a dark countertop: one with ramen featuring slices of pork, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg; the other with braised meat in sauce garnished with green onions. A glass of water and condiment containers are nearby.

Sliced Meat on Plate

A white plate with several slices of cooked meat, likely pork belly or a similar cut, arranged in a circular pattern. The meat shows layers of fat and lean. The plate rests on a dark wooden surface with vertical grain patterns.

Grilled Meat Plate

A white square plate holds four slices of grilled meat garnished with chopped green onions. A lemon wedge rests in the bottom left corner, and a small pile of red chili flakes is on the right side. In the background, there are two clear containers holding condiments or side dishes.

Restaurant Interior with Counter Seating

Long black counter with orange cushioned stools; open kitchen visible behind glass partition; staff working inside; wall-mounted Japanese script signs above counter; tiled walls and ceiling lights; condiment containers on counter.

Marutama Ramen storefront entrance

A hallway view showing the exterior of a ramen restaurant with a stone-textured wall featuring an orange circular logo and illuminated "MARUTAMA RAMEN" sign. A hanging banner in Japanese is mounted on an orange panel to the right, containing promotional text. The shop has glass doors and windows along the corridor, with a clean tiled floor and overhead lighting.

Restaurant Interior

Long dark counter with orange cushioned stools; staff wearing masks behind counter; kitchen area with exposed pipes and ventilation hood; tiled walls; black counter with condiment jars and QR code sign; reception desk with mask-wearing person; glass doors on right side; promotional posters and decorations on back wall.

Ramen Bowl

Close-up of a bowl of ramen with noodles being lifted by chopsticks, featuring slices of pork, chopped green onions, and a soft-boiled egg in a light broth.

Sliced Meat on Plate

Three slices of cooked meat with visible layers of fat and lean are arranged on a white oval plate. The plate rests on a dark wooden surface with vertical grain patterns.

Restaurant Interior

Interior view of a dining area with orange upholstered booths, dark wood tables, and black paneling on walls. A person is seated at a table in the background. Lighting fixtures are embedded in a tiled ceiling. Framed artwork hangs on the wall. The floor is dark and reflective.

Ramen and side dishes

Tabletop view of three bowls of ramen with toppings including sliced pork, boiled eggs, green onions, nori, and sesame seeds; one bowl has a yellow broth with a pink swirl design. A plate of grilled pork belly with lemon wedge sits beside them. Orange packets are on the table. Chopsticks in a paper sleeve rest nearby.

Dumpling in broth

A close-up shot of a dumpling on a white spoon, partially eaten to reveal its filling of minced meat and vegetables, garnished with green onions, resting in a dark broth.

Food and Beverage on Table

A white square plate holds several cubes of tofu and a small portion of what appears to be a condiment or garnish. Behind the plate is a bottle labeled 'Yataka Green Tea Drink' and a glass containing a yellow beverage, likely beer. The setting is indoors with a dark table surface.

Marutama Ramen storefront

Storefront with gray brick wall featuring a circular orange logo above the illuminated "MARUTAMA RAMEN" sign. Adjacent to it is an orange panel with a hanging brown banner containing Japanese text. A doorway leads into the restaurant where patrons are seated inside.

Food Item on Plate

A plate of cooked meat garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served on a white plate against a dark wooden background.

Food dish on table

A bowl of rice topped with chopped green onions, fried crispy bits, a soft-boiled egg, shredded seaweed, sliced meat, and a side of light broth in a ceramic bowl. A lemon wedge rests beside the bowl. The setting is dark-toned tabletop with partial view of a bottle cap.

Ramen bowl with garnishes

A close-up shot of a bowl of orange-colored ramen soup with noodles, meatballs, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge. Black chopsticks and a white spoon rest on the edge of the bowl. The bowl sits on a dark surface.

Ramen bowl on wooden table

A bowl of ramen with noodles, meatballs, green onions, a soft-boiled egg, and a lemon wedge sits on a wooden table. Black chopsticks rest on the bowl, and a white spoon is partially submerged in the broth. In the background, other bowls are visible but out of focus.

Gyoza on a Plate

A black ceramic plate with several pan-fried gyoza, some golden brown and slightly charred, accompanied by a small pool of dark dipping sauce. The plate rests on a wooden table with blurred background elements including condiment bottles, bowls, and a glass jar containing dried ingredients. The setting suggests an indoor dining environment.

Ramen Bowl

A bowl of ramen with broth, sliced pork, a soft-boiled egg, green onions, and noodles. The bowl has decorative patterns. A spoon rests in the soup. The setting is indoors on a dark countertop with a dark tiled wall background.

Angry Tomato Tsukemen Poster

A promotional poster for Angry Tomato Tsukemen displayed on a glass surface, showing a dish with white clams and mussels served with spicy tomato dip sauce and unlimited cheese. The price is $18. Reflections of people and interior lighting are visible.

Ramen bowl with side dish

A bowl of ramen with noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, green onions, sesame seeds, and a side of sliced pork on a wooden table. A white spoon rests in the bowl. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant.

Bowl of Korean-style rice dish

A close-up shot of a dark ceramic bowl containing shredded meat over white rice, topped with red pickled vegetables, green onions, and sesame seeds. The bowl rests on a dark wooden surface.

Green Leafy Vegetable on Plate

A pile of chopped green leafy vegetables sits centered on a white oval plate against a dark wooden background. The dish appears to be a prepared food item, possibly cooked or dried greens, presented in a studio-style photograph with high contrast lighting.