Had an amazing dinner right in front of the chefs, one of whom chatted with us. All of the ingredients, including the broth, were so flavorful, rich, and had an incredible depth of flavor. Interesting promotions near Tet too! Awesome place.
Ramen restaurant
Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai - Ramen restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Shinsho Ramen occupies a low-key address on Nguyễn Đăng Giai and draws the kind of crowd that comes back specifically for two bowls: the truffle mushroom ramen and the tsukemen. The truffle bowl pairs a pai-tan broth with truffle oil and mushrooms — restrained enough that the aroma enhances rather than dominates. The tsukemen serves thick fresh noodles alongside a separate concentrated bone broth for dipping, a format rarely done well in this neighborhood, and reviewers who ordered it once have returned to order it again.
What distinguishes this kitchen from heavier ramen spots elsewhere in Thao Dien is the broth calibration. The soups run lighter than most, and saltiness is adjusted per order — a detail regulars notice. The Traditional Ramen comes with two cuts of chashu and a soy-seasoned broth; the Shoyu Hakusai variation folds slow-simmered Chinese cabbage into a subtler, vegetable-forward bowl. Mazemen — ramen served without broth — rounds out the range for those who want something different. Combos pairing ramen with shrimp or chicken karaage are listed as small portions, suited to lunch pacing.
The dining room is larger than the entrance suggests — spacious enough for groups, quiet enough that conversations carry. Counter seats facing the open kitchen fill earliest during the Friday and weekend lunch rush, which runs from 11 AM to 2:30 PM before dinner service resumes at 4. Staff keep pace well outside peak hours; crowded Friday lunches slow service noticeably but the room stays calm. Chefs have been observed chatting with counter diners mid-service, which gives the space a less transactional feel than comparable ramen counters nearby.
With 2,323 Google reviews averaging 4.9, Shinsho Ramen holds a score that reflects repeat visits. The truffle ramen brings people in; the tsukemen and tonkotsu are why the tables fill again the following week.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai
Combo 549K
549k VND
2 Ramen Truyền Thống 1 Ramen Miso Cay 1 Gà Karaage (M) Combo giá gốc 681,372đ giảm còn 549,000đ.
Combo 389K
389k VND
2 Ramen Truyền Thống 2 Nước Ngọt Combo giá gốc 455,544đ giảm còn 389,000đ.
Traditional Combo & Chicken (S)
289k VND
Traditional & Shrimp Combo (S)
289k VND
Combo Miso Noodles & Shrimp (Small)
285k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.9(2441)
✅ Cozy and welcoming space with friendly staff and impressively quick service. ✅ The broth is rich, savory, and customizable to your preferred flavor intensity. The ajitama egg is perfectly seasoned, and the chashu is incredibly tender and full of flavor. 🍽️ Must-try dishes: Shoyu Tonkotsu with Ajitama and the Tonkotsu Tsukemen dipping ramen.
The truffle ramen was incredible. The broth was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of truffle aroma - not too strong, just enough to make every bite feel special. The noodles had that perfect chew, soaking up all the flavor. Every spoonful felt warm, comforting, and honestly unforgettable. It’s the kind of dish that makes you stop talking for a moment just to enjoy how good it is. You guys should try :3
Best in town. Free appetizer for Google check in. Very nice. Will come back and try more 😉
Great atmosphere and noodles are made correctly to order. Great flavors (I personally liked the truffle). Quick service and good price.
Visit Tips
Visiting Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai
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Menu starts from: 11k VND, based on 74 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 792 863 979 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, lunch, group dinner, solo dining.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What's the best dish at Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai?
- Reviewers most often return for the Ramen X Mushroom Truffle and the Tsukemen dipping noodles. One reviewer described the truffle broth as 'rich and creamy, with just the right amount of truffle aroma,' while another called the tsukemen broth 'very umami' and came back specifically for it.
- Is Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai good for groups?
- The dining room is spacious enough for groups despite an unassuming entrance. Counter seats facing the open kitchen fill first, and the room stays calm even during the busiest Friday lunch service.
- Is Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai quiet or loud?
- Reviews describe a calm atmosphere where 'conversations carry' even during peak hours. One reviewer noted dining in front of the open kitchen while chatting with the chefs, giving the space a relaxed feel.
- Does Shinsho Ramen Nguyễn Đăng Giai have vegetarian options?
- The menu lists a Vegetables Ramen. The broth calibration here runs lighter than most ramen counters, though the kitchen's focus is primarily on meat-based tonkotsu and shoyu preparations.
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