Best ramen on Reddit

354 reviews from r/VictoriaBC, r/InstantRamen, r/Seattle and 46 more subreddits

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#1

Arashi

4.8
(15)
"For ramen yeah Arashi like everyone else said."
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"Arashi and kuma are my favourites"
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"Arashi is the only answer here!"
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"100% has to be Arashi."
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"Arashi and Menbow"
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"Arashi is my #1 followed closely by Bao for #2"
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"My rankings: 1. Arashi 2. Menbow 3. Bao 4. Ghost 5. Kuma"
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"Arashi ramen is the best I’ve ever had."
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"Sounds like Arashi will be the go but I’ll be forced to try the others for research purposes as well."
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"Arashi. Best noodles."
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#2

Santouka

4.9
(14)
"It’s the gold standard to me, I find myself comparing every ramen I try now to santouka and nowhere else has compared"
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"Santouka"
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"Is my favorite."
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"Santouka for how consistently good it is."
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"Don’t sleep on Santouka."
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"I’m also impartial for santouka since it’s quick easy and never disappointing."
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"Santouka inside Mitsuwa market."
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"This place near Boston called 山頭火 / Santouka, an import from Sapporo."
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"Santouka at The Boro!"
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"There are many styles of ramen though you can also get a good bowl at tachibana."
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#3

Akamon

5.1
(13)
"Akamon guro 9/10"
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"Akamon."
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"Akamon 🤍."
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"Akamon is always good value for money."
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"Akamon ♥️"
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"Akamon and Saiko 🙌🏻"
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"Love akamon's ramen <33"
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"Akamon. Saiko. Hakata."
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"Akamon"
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"Akamon, Nami."
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#4

Jinya

4.5
(13)
"Jinya. I was wholly impressed."
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"Jinya Ramen in downtown Chandler for a slightly elevated experience."
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"For traditional ramen, JINYA and Wakado."
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"Is great."
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"Specifically the Spicy Creamy Vegan ramen at Jinya. I’m not a vegan, and I get it every single time. It’s SO good"
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"Ramen Del Barrio and Jinya are my favorites. I love the broth at Jinya."
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"Jinya is a pretty good chain."
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"Jinya has a few non pork broths."
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"Jinya has like 3 chicken options and a delicious spicy vegan option as well."
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"My wife and I like Jinya."
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#5

Danbo

4.3
(12)
"Danbo"
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"DANBO!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥"
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"Danbo"
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"The only vegetarian ramen in the US that I think is amazing"
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"I love Danbo the best but it’s been so hard to get in."
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"Danbo."
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"A lot of people swear by Danbo if you're willing to put up with the line"
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"Danbo"
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"Best is probably Danbo."
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"Danbo."
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#6

Ippudo

4.6
(10)
"Another vote for Ippudo. So good!"
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"Both super cozy"
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"The Westside Ippudo never disappoints"
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"Ippudo"
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"Our all time fave is Ippudo."
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"Ippudo was the best I’ve tried so far"
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"Ippudo is pretty good."
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"Ippudo in Cupertino is really good."
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"Then you have the chains like Ippudo and Ramen Nagi that you usually can't go wrong with."
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"Midtown West is Ippudo"
#7

Menya Rui

5.0
(9)
"Menya Rui makes great noodles."
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"Menya Rui. Hands down."
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"Manya Rui is it!"
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"Menya Rui"
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"Has my native Japanese dad approval."
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"Menya Rui."
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"There is only Menya Rui."
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"Menya Rui. Also don't sleep on the karaage chicken."
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"Menya Rui off Hampton. Show up early."
#8

Arashi Ramen

5.0
(8)
"My friends love ramen Arashi."
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"They sometimes have a wait but totally worth it"
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"Ramen Arashi!!"
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"Ramen Arashi for sure no contest"
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"Arashi ramen!!!"
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"Arashi ramen is quite good."
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"Ramen Arashi is excellent. Loved it every time I have been."
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"Arashi Ramen and Kuma Noodle are both top tier"
#9

Marufuku

4.9
(7)
"Marufuku Ramen in the Japan Center Mall"
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"Is one of my favorites."
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"I loooove their soft boiled eggs."
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"Is one of my favorites."
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"So good!"
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"Marufuku, Ramel Del Barrio and Jinya. I agree with you on Sazan"
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"Marufuku domain is pretty solid."
#10

Hiro Nori

4.9
(7)
"HiroNori!"
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"1000% Hironori"
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"Great broth and noodles!"
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"Is the one to check out."
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"Hiro nori Irvine."
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"Top tier. usually will choose between hiro nori and menya ultra though"
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"Hiro Nori in Cupertino!"
#11

Kamen

5.0
(6)
"Kamen Ramen is the only correct answer."
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"Kamen would be my recommendation."
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"Kamen only!! Try the Spicy seafood ramen."
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"Kamen ramen is awesome. Kamen is my die hard go to."
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"Kamen, santosei, kinton, takumi (ramen entrance)."
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"Kamen Ramen."
#12

Hokkaido Santouka

4.8
(6)
"My current top 5 are, Hokkaido Santouka, Ikkousha, Ramen Isshin, Raijin Ramen and Ryus Noodle Bar."
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"The best Ramen is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka."
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"Hokkaido Santouka Midnite ramen - made by a lovely Japanese couple"
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"I like Hokkaido Santouka or Danbo."
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"Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Harvard Square."
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"I know it’s a chain, but Hokkaido Santouka."
#13

Marumen

4.7
(6)
"I love Marumen! It’s in Fairfax."
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"Still can't find a better bowl than I've had at Marumen."
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"NOVA - Marumen Fairfax, Kimen Annandale, Umai Ramen in Herndon and Hanabi Ramen in Arlington."
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"Marumen and Umai."
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"Marumen is good, jinya is also good for veg/vegan options."
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"I dunno what the best is, but we like Marumen."
#14

Nissin

4.7
(6)
"Nissin Raoh"
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"Nissin Donbei Kitsune Udon ☆ Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon Nissin Sesame Oil ☆ Ottogi Sesame Ottogi Cheese Ramen Indomie Chicken Curry Myojo Chicken Abalone☆ Maggi Kari Noodles soo good☆ Mie Sedap Rasa Soto Super bihun baso sapi (or something alike) Wai wai sour soup Wholesome bowl pepper chicken I love kitsune~~"
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"Any ramen made by Nissin, cup noodle or packets. My favorite right now is the one called Nissin Raoh."
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"My favorite non-spicy is Nissin Donbei Kitsune Udon. The fried tofu added is divine."
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"Green package."
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"Recommend you look to your local big Asian grocery to get items like Marutai gift boxes or Nissin Raoh packages."
#15

Maki & Ramen

4.3
(6)
"Maki and Ramen is my go to now, especially because they do halal meat!"
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"Had Maki and Ramen a few weeks ago and it was absolutely glorious."
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"By a mile but they don't have the Tokyo style you're looking for."
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"Is probably the best but it's nothing on the real thing."
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"Is my favourite out of the usual suggestions."
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"Is quite good near the trinity or House of Fu!"
#16

Kizuki

4.3
(6)
"The garlic tonkotsu is my favorite ramen I've had in Seattle."
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"Kizukis is the best I stg I always recommend them to people."
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"Anyone else know of any places that serve with a chicken only broth?"
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"I love ramen, but I don’t eat pork. Usually I end up ordering the Chicken Rich ramen from Kizuki."
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"No one is going to mention Kizuki? That place is pretty good."
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"Kizuki is solid and fantastic for a chain. Love it."
#17

Kinya

5.0
(5)
"Their TonTon ramen combo with Shrimp Tempura is amazing."
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"Kinya hands down."
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"Kinya is the answer!"
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"I really enjoy Kinya as well."
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"Kinya ramen is the only answer."
#18

Rai Rai

4.8
(5)
"Rai Rai for sure"
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"I get rai rai ramen every week so good"
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"Rai Rai - soooo good!"
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"Rai Rai is the best, has the most diverse ramen menu."
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"Rai Rai is pretty good. I always get the Tonkatsu ramen."
#19

Ragin Ramen

4.8
(5)
"It used to be Bia Rebel but it closed down with covid."
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"Ragin Ramen is one of my all time favourites."
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"It's absolutely delicious 🤤😋"
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"Is my go to. Love it."
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"That was my go to place."
#20

Shiki Menya

4.6
(5)
"Is great."
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"Are my faves!"
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"I love that they put kombu in their noodles."
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"Shiki Menya."
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"Shiki menya."
#21

Indomie

4.6
(5)
"As many have already said Indomie! That stuff is addicting."
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"Indomie Mi Goreng for sure."
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"Indomie (any - mi goreng is popular, rendang is dang good)"
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"It's great because the chili and sambal packets are packaged separately."
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"But don’t add the chilli powder sachet"
#22

Miso Ramen

4.4
(5)
"I've found the Miso ramen's tonkotsu ramen to be the best"
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"Miso Ramen"
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"I enjoy Miso Ramen."
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"For Ramen : Miso Ramen in Cary."
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"Miso Ramen."
#23

Bao

5.0
(4)
"Bao is amazing."
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"Bao has the best Tonkatsu ramen I’ve had."
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"I absolutely love Bao."
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"Bao is a favourite"
#24

Ryo's Ramen

5.0
(4)
"Ryo's noodles on Gouger St, or Minimono on Rundle St, are both places I frequent for some quality ramen."
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"Ryo's Noodles!"
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"Ryo’s on Gouger St"
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"Good quality and easy to get."
#25

Tomo

5.0
(4)
"Tomo Ramen is like a legit Japanese ramen house with outstanding broth."
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"Great broth and pork is always cooked to perfection."
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"I had Tomo Ramen on Hawthorne recently and loved it."
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"My partner and I both agreed that it was the best we've ever had."
#26

Tonchin

5.0
(4)
"Tonchin and Ramen Ishida are the only 2 correct answers."
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#27

Marafuku

4.8
(4)
"Marafuku"
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"MARAFUKU. try the tantan ramen. it’s AMAZING"
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"Marafuku is more authentic in my opinion."
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"Marafuku is good."
#28

Koi Ramen

4.8
(4)
"Koi Ramen in Cary! The pork they use in their bowls is so flavorful."
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"Another vote for Koi ramen in Cary."
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"Koi Ramen. There's no better."
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"Koi Ramen, Cary."
#29

Wakado

4.5
(4)
"Or Fuji Ramen."
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"Or Arashi hands down."
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"I stand by Wakado, Chinook's Globefish, Muku, and Fuji Ramen."
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"Wakado easy."
#30

Ramen del Barrio

4.5
(4)
"Ramen del Barrio for non-traditional ramen, Marafuku otherwise."
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"Ramen del barrio absolutely"
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"Ramen del Barrio is great with two caveats."
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"Ramen Del Barrio"
#31

Ramen Nagi

4.3
(4)
"Ramen Nagi in UTC is the best I’ve had."
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"Everyone says ramen nagi but momosan in santana row is better."
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"Ramen Nagi. Arrive early and expect a queue."
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"I think ramen nagi has a vegetarian/ vegan option."
#32

Roc City Ramen

4.3
(4)
"Roc City Ramen is my top fave."
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"Love the owner, he's a very chill dude in person"
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"Roc city ramen is very good 👍"
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"Roc City Ramen. Love the owner."
#33

Hibiki Ramen

5.0
(3)
"Hibiki is close to real Japanese ramen. I haven't found any closer one than that in Liverpool."
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"Hibiki's ramen is amazing"
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"Hibiki >>> Big Bowl >> Tokyo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Wagamama"
#34

Ramen Isshin

5.0
(3)
"Laying down my vote for Ramen Isshin and Ryus Noodle Bar."
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"Ramen Isshin College Location. I've tried their 2 other locations and this one was the best!"
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"RAMEN ISSHIN."
#35

Ichiran

5.0
(3)
"I enjoy Ichiran (the japanese chain) on 49thst near 7th."
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"If you get the chance to go to one of their locations, do it."
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"Or try Ichiran or Tonchin in NYC."
#36

Hironori

5.0
(3)
"Dont waste your time with others."
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"Hironori is the absolute best imo."
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#37

Goeman

5.0
(3)
"Goemon is the best by far."
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"This place has queues out the door midweek, it’s amazing."
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"Hands down Goeman."
#38

Taosis Ramen

5.0
(3)
"Taosis has become my new favourite spot."
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"I’ve heard that Taoisis Ramen is really good."
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"That spot is SUPER fun, the ramen was delightful."
#39

Meijin

5.0
(3)
"I love Meijin! Gotta get their spicy edamame too."
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"Meijin or NR!!"
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"Meijin!"
#40

Gen Ramen

5.0
(3)
"Gen Ramen was our favorite."
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"Gen Ramen"
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"Gotta shoutout Gen Ramen - so freakin good."
#41

Hakata

5.0
(3)
"Hakata!"
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"In Jaro."
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"Hakata!"
#42

Island

4.7
(3)
"Island ramen and sushi is so good"
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"Island on Fairview is top tier"
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"Another vote for Island on Fairview. I like the spicy miso."
#43

Yasuke

4.7
(3)
"Yasuke or Ronin."
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"Yasuke end of discussion. Spicy broth."
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"I always go Yasuke Ramen, pretty good size serving."
#44

Michi Ramen

4.7
(3)
"Michi Ramen is my personal favorite to be honest."
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"Michi Ramen, Yoshiko Ramen, Marafuku Ramen are all great."
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"Another vote for Michi Ramen, but only the Burnet location."
#45

Tampopo

4.7
(3)
"I have been going to tampopo ramen for years. I cannot recommend it more!"
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"Tampopo."
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"In Washington Heights"
#46

Marutai

4.7
(3)
"Marutai"
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"Marutai is just about one of the best Japanese brands out there, they have a great variety of flavors, and they are reasonably easy to find outside of Japan."
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"Marutai is also another solid recommendation."
#47

Menraku

4.7
(3)
"Menraku if you like tonkotsu."
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"Menraku"
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"Anything by Menraku; Soy, Shio, Tempura Udon, and Tempura Soba are my favorites."
#48

Monta

4.7
(3)
"Monta FTW."
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"If you like traditional Japanese tonkotsu."
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#49

Bluefin

4.7
(3)
"Bluefin."
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"Blue fin off 79 in round rock for sure"
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"Bluefin on Brodie."
#50

Yatai

4.7
(3)
"Man, Yatai is the best! Budget-friendly."
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"Yatai."
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"Yatai ramen in Tempe."
#51

Ronin

4.3
(3)
"Ronin has the best ramen!"
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"Ronin that recently opened on Nolana between Col. Rowe and McCol is good."
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"I’ve heard good things of Ronin Ramen Noodle Bar."
#52

Kame

4.3
(3)
"Absolutely fantastic!"
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"Is very good"
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"Try Kame in Beverly."
#53

Zen Ramen

4.0
(3)
"Since that’s no longer there zen ramen is pretty darn solid."
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"Zen ramen is my go to."
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#54

Nishiki

4.0
(3)
"Nishiki and Hiro Nori are my go to."
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"I like Nishiki more, but lately they have been hit or miss."
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#55

Kyushu Ramen

5.0
(2)
"Ramen: Kyushu"
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"Buckeye pho, meshikou, Kyushu ramen"
#56

Ryu's Noodle Bar

5.0
(2)
"I still have not gotten over Ryus Baldwin location burning down!"
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"Ryu's Noodle Bar is the only one in Toronto that has been invited to open another location in the Yokohama Ramen Museum."
#57

Buldak

5.0
(2)
"I would also include Buldak Carbonara because the pink packaging with the hearts would be cute aesthetically."
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"Nothing can go wrong with buldak carbonara."
#58

Sansotei

5.0
(2)
"Sansotei!"
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"My overall favorite is Sansotei."
#59

Samyang

5.0
(2)
"Sutah Ramen by Samyang - such great flavour and a good level of spice!"
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"Samyang Sutah Ramen, my absolute favourite!"
#60

KC Craft

5.0
(2)
"It's KC Craft Ramen."
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"1. KC Craft. as the top comment mentioned, best in town hands down."
#61

Menya

5.0
(2)
"Menya is probably my favorite in the area."
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"The best ramen I had was at a place called menya near the british museum."
#62

Raijin Ramen

5.0
(2)
"I promise you go to raijin ramen and tondou before all the other ones."
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"I like Raijin ramen at Bay and Wellesley."
#63

Shun Ramen

5.0
(2)
"Shun Ramen in Madison Heights far ahead of all others."
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"The correct ones are Shun, Shiromaru, and that’s it."
#64

Tatsu

5.0
(2)
"Has amazing vegan ramen."
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"Tatsu has amazing vegan ramen."
#65

Sapporo Ichiban

5.0
(2)
"For non spicy Sapporo Ichiban and Indomie are top tier as far as yakisoba goes."
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"Sapporo Ichiban is so delicious and comforting."
#66

Johnny Noodle King

5.0
(2)
"Hands down my favorite ramen joint."
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"Johnny Noodle King in Detroit is my favorite."
#67

Yukiyan

5.0
(2)
"Their ramen broth is delicious."
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"The dipping ramen from Yukiyan, which was excellent!"
#68

Hajime Ramen

5.0
(2)
"We love Hajime, in the same plaza as the Tara theatre."
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"Hajime is our go to. They pull their noodles in the open kitchen."
#69

Fuji

5.0
(2)
"I love Fuji Ramen down south quite a bit!"
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"Is excellent and the owner is unbelievably friendly and accommodating."
#70

Hokkaido Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Hokkaido in Lexington is my go to, spicy beef ramen there is phenomenal."
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"Hokkaido in Lexington puts all other local ramen restaurants to shame in variety, but it is probably the most expensive."
#71

Ivan Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Ivan Ramen and Okiboru are definitely the best."
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"Ivan Ramen is a good read, he’s an interesting cat."
#72

Kiki

4.5
(2)
"In my opinion its Kiki in north college hill."
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"Kiki ones are really good (from Taiwan) - scallion flavour and the spicy one is good too."
#73

Midnite Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Must put in my vote for Midnite Ramen."
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"Recently had Midnite Ramen inside of Figurehead Brewing on Stone Way. Was really impressed, definitely one to go try if you haven't."
#74

Menya Musashi

4.5
(2)
"Menya Musashi is probably my favorite in the area."
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"I really like Menya Musashi."
#75

Sakai Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Sakai Ramen have the best ramen I've had in Lithuania, by far."
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"Sakai Ramen was very very good, on par with ramen I had in London."
#76

Ramen Butcher

4.5
(2)
"Ramen Butcher. Neighborhood bad, noodles good."
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#77

Aoyama Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Aoyama Ramen. Game over. Lock the post 😂😂"
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"Aoyama Ramen is my favorite but it's a little out of the way."
#78

Kitakata Ramen

4.5
(2)
"Their Miso ramen is definitely worth a try, I love it."
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"Recently I've been a big fan of kitakata ramen over the other two."
#79

Botejyu

4.5
(2)
"Boteyju, Ishi Ramen, & Nami. My Top 3!!"
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"Botejyu, Akamon, Nami Japanese Restaurant"
#80

Nongshim

4.5
(2)
"Nongshim Neoguri is easily my favorite instant ramen."
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"Seafood ramen!"
#81

Koku Ryu

4.5
(2)
"I loved the koku ryu ramen."
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"I should have gone to Koku Ryu weeks ago."
#82

Shin Ramyun

4.5
(2)
"If she likes spicy, Shin Ramyun is a must try if she hasn't before."
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"I feel like adding a cheese slice to shin ramyun tones down the spice a LOT."
#83

Hokkaido

4.5
(2)
"I can highly recommend Hokkaido in victor if you don’t mind the drive."
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"So far Hokkaido and Taisho do it for me"
#84

Kanada-Ya

4.0
(2)
"Traditional try one of the Kanada-Ya's or a smaller independent"
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"Is also good but I think it has gotten worse since the pandemic"
#85

Trio Ramen

4.0
(2)
"Trio Ramen is where I go when I want a really good lunch."
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"Trio Ramen in Middleton is better than most ramens in town."
#86

Hachi

4.0
(2)
"Hatchi Ramen in Tempe."
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"Hachi ramen."
#87

Ichiban

4.0
(2)
"Any of the ichiban are quite good, esp chicken tonkotsu!"
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"It's been a favourite for the last 10 years I reckon."
#88

Kintaro

4.0
(2)
"Kintaro"
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"Kintaro."
#89

Taisho

4.0
(2)
"I used to get ramen at Taisho once a week."
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"Taisho is respectable."
#90

Umami

3.5
(2)
"I'd recommend Umami and am also a fan of Trio."
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"Is Umami good? that's my go-to for ramen."
#91

House of Fu

2.5
(2)
"I wasn't a fan of Maki and Ramen."
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"I would avoid House of Fu, they put far more effort into their aesthetic than the quality of their vaguely pan-Asian food."

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