Ramen Santouka Menu Ranked: Worst to Best Philippines 2026

Ranking the ramen santouka menu ranked worst to best is a good argument starter, so here's the honest version: nothing on this list is bad, but some bowls deliver the Santouka magic better than others. This ranking weighs flavor, value, and how often regulars keep coming back to each bowl, using the recent Philippine menu and long-running reviewer favorites as the guide. Prices come from the same recent listing, and your own ranking may shuffle a spot or two, which is exactly how ramen debates should work.

Which Ramen Santouka bowls rank at the bottom?

The bottom of this list isn't a warning, it's a matter of fit. Awase Aji lands last because its blended flavor profile pleases fewer palates than the clean classics, and at least one longtime reviewer found it weaker than the Miso bowl next to it. Shoyu sits just above it, a solid and savory bowl that simply doesn't show off the house broth as clearly as Shio does. Both are fine orders, but neither is the reason Santouka built its name.

Which Ramen Santouka bowls sit in the middle of the ranking?

The middle is where personal taste takes over. Miso is the cozy winter bowl, deep and round, but heavier than the top two. Kara Miso adds a welcome kick and suits spice fans, though the heat can mask the broth's subtlety. Chicken Ramen is the quiet achiever, lighter and cheapest, and a smart pick when you want ramen without the full pork-bone weight. Spicy Miso Soup with Vegetables deserves a mention here too at ₱561, since its vegetable load makes it a good change of pace, even if it isn't a classic ramen pick.

Why does Spicy Creamy Shio rank above plain Miso?

Because it keeps Shio's clarity while adding creaminess and heat, so it feels like an upgrade rather than a different bowl entirely. Miso is excellent on a cold day, but it can feel one-note by the last few spoonfuls, while the spicy creamy version keeps surprising you. If you only try one specialty bowl, this is the one to gamble on.

What are the best Ramen Santouka bowls?

Shio takes second place and Tokusen Toroniku takes the crown. Shio is the longtime bestseller for a reason: the salt-seasoned pork-bone broth, simmered for hours, tastes clean and deep at once, and the classic toppings of pork belly, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, fish cake, and pickled plum all earn their place. Tokusen Toroniku swaps the pork belly for roasted pork cheek, a cut so scarce that only a small amount comes from each pig, and that sweet, tender meat lifts the whole bowl. It costs ₱593, a clear premium over Shio's ₱450, so Shio wins on value while Toroniku wins on sheer indulgence.

How do Ramen Santouka sides rank?

Sides follow the same logic: the kitchen's fried and roasted items beat the plain ones, but the gap is small. Kurobuta gyoza at ₱255 leads for its premium pork filling, tori karaage at ₱310 follows for crispy, juicy chicken, and tonkatsu at ₱307 is the classic cutlet done well. Toroniku rice at ₱297 is the sleeper pick, a small rice bowl that pairs beautifully with any ramen. For dessert, matcha ice cream is the traditional closer, and the mango shake at ₱162 is the crowd-pleasing cold drink.

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