Reviews portray Sansotei Ramen as a cozy, welcoming spot with a wide ramen lineup and solid to excellent broth that many say rivals Japan, especially tonkotsu varieties; noodles are often described as chewy and the toppings generous, with miso, tonkotsu noir, and shoyu iterations getting praise while a few bowls are flagged for being overly salty or having undercooked noodles. Sides like gyoza and fried chicken receive strong compliments. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though a number of comments note busy weekends or opening day rushes leading to slower service or understaffing and occasional miscommunication about orders or discounts. The atmosphere tends to be described as modern, clean, and comfortable, with good value and occasional standout deals, and several readers say they would return, often citing the Royalmount location and consistent quality across visits.
Arrived at 10:10AM, 50 minutes ahead of opening hour to queue, did a quick count & there were 34 people ahead. At 10:30, i did another count, my brother & i were #41 & 42. In the last half hour, we saw more & more people join the queue in front of us. When the waitress came out to take our names, we were no longer in the first 50 (we were #51 & 52). Found it quite unfair for people who actually arrived early & lined up. Staffs should have handed the free vouchers as soon as people arrived & make people who come joined their friends pay instead (unless the queue was still under 50).
After finding out we werent in the first 50, our consolation was that our meals would at least be 50% off. We already waited this far & Ive tried other branches before & liked it, so we agreed. We ordered miso black & tomato, but got tonkotsu black & tomato. Didnt notice until later in the meal. My brother still enjoyed his tonkotsu black. It was his first time at a sansotei. I ordered thin noodles for my tomato ramen, the noodles were undercooked, still starchy & clumsy at spots. My brother also agreed on that. Broth wise, they werent as good as what ive had before at other locations. Didnt feel as hearty as other branches :/ Happy my brother enjoyed, but hope it improves ...
Profoundly mediocre.
Ramen - 2/5
Good: Presentation, toppings, egg well prepared. Pork slices are average.
Bad: Served lukewarm, noodles overcooked & had no bounce or texture, broth is heavy but flavourless (even with garlic oil it was pretty bland)
Karaage: 3/5
Good: Its chicken
Bad: Disapointing texture, not crispy, oily
Service: 2/5
Staff made us wait to be seated when restaurant was not particularly busy. It seemed like they needed to wash tables, but they seated us at one that was already clean. Staff gave us an extra topping on a side plate by accident, then took it away.
Atmosphere: Sleek & modern but accent lighting in cool LEDs is a bit much, genuinely hurts the eyes depending on how you're seated. Good music.
I really enjoyed the ramen super tasty & flavorful!
However, I almost swallowed something that looked like a small rope or string (about two inches long). It might have come from the pork, please double check the meat before serving. I honestly thought it was just a noodle at first!
Still great taste overall just be careful next time!
We ordered the Tonkotsu noir (19$+tax), Shoyu (17$+tax), Yuzu cheesecake (5$+tax) & Gyoza (6$+tax). We chose the thick noodles. The ramens were good but not exceptional. I tasted the ginger in the Shoyu broth with was nice. The slice of cheesecake was small but was good & the dumplings were ok.
Finally got the chance to visit this branch, which opened two months ago. We went for Saturday lunch, & it wasn't crowded. The place was spacious with plenty of window views. We ordered a Tonkatsu Black with thin noodles & a Tomato with thick noodles. The ramen broths were rich, although slightly saltier than our taste. Other than that, everything else was great.
Oct 5, 2025
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Went for a quick eat-&-run with the fam before heading straight home.
It was around 7 p.m. on a Sunday at Royalmount, & the place was calm since it was close to closing time. The Japanese theme really set the vibe cozy, simple, & relaxing.
We started with Gyudon, which was rich, savory, & full of flavor. Then came the ramen bowls: Tonkatsu Black Ramen with thick noodles & Miso Black Ramen with thin noodles. Both absolutely hit the spot!
A comforting meal to wrap up the weekend. 🍜✨
This ramen spot blew me away from the moment I walked in. The broth was rich, deeply flavorful & filling. The noodles were perfectly chewy, springy, & just the right thickness to soak up the broth.
What really made the experience special, though, was the staff. I came with a larger group, & they went above & beyond to make space for us without making us feel rushed or cramped.
