Yoku Ono Ramen & Sake Bar

Duck down Anchor Place—away from the Chapel Street chaos—and step into pure izakaya energy. Dimly lit. Intimate. Moody. Those chasing serious umami in Prahran know this tucked-away spot delivers elite bowl therapy. The undisputed heavyweights? A rich shōgun-style broth and a deeply savory tantanmen topped with braised pork belly that completely flips the script on traditional chashu. Coeliac diners fiercely champion the gluten-free ramen options—a rare triumph in the noodle world. Kick things off with a wildly crunchy swordfish bao or yuzu-drenched salmon sashimi. Wash it down with a crisp sake pour or a Japanese-inspired cocktail. Snag a seat in the cozy upstairs loft, embrace the tight quarters, and dig in. Unfussy, atmospheric, and fiercely satisfying.