Ramen Spot reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 232 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Ramen Spot brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FoodLosAngeles, r/askTO, r/washingtondc, r/orangecounty, r/bullcity. Top-rated brands include Ramen Nagi (4.9/5), Isshin (4.9/5), Okiboru (5.0/5).
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Subreddits27
Posts37
Brands96
Products26
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#1
Ramen Nagi
4.9
(10)
"Seconding Ramen Nagi. I've been to the Sunnyvale and Arcadia locations and both were leagues better than most of the other tonkotau ramen places I've been to in California."
"Ramen Nagi just opened at South Coast Plaza and is exactly what you’re looking for."
"Nagi!!!!!!!!!!! <3 haven't had Kazan to compare but Nagi <3."
"* Ramen Nagi. * Tsujita - dipping noodles (tsukemen)."
"Ramen Nagi is my favorite - their pork belly, omg"
"Ramen Nagi in Century City is still my favorite ramen on the Westside."
"Ramen Nagi is the best I've had."
"For sure try Tsujita, Nagi."
"Ramen Nagi’s vegetarian ramen is excellent."
"Ramen Nagi. Arrive early and expect a queue."
#2
Isshin
4.9
(9)
"I’ve never had a bad ramen at Isshin"
"Isshin, Ikkousha, Kinton if you’re in DT."
"I LOVE isshin but it can get very, very busy."
"Isshin, Ikkousha, Sansotei."
"Isshin. You asked for best"
"Seconding Ramen Isshin! I go to the one on Queen W often."
"Isshin is delicious"
"Ramen Isshin - you won’t go wrong. One of the best in the city."
"Isshin, oji seichi"
#3
Okiboru
5.0
(7)
"Okiboru in sandy spring is best found here. It’s amazing and worth the drive."
"The tsukemen at okiboru is crazy"
"My fave in the city rn is okiboru."
"Went to Okiboru. It did not miss."
"Okiboru Sandy Springs specifically."
"I cannot recommend them enough!"
"Okiboru and Ginya Izakaya are the only 2 ramen places in ATL that I love."
#4
Santouka
4.4
(8)
"I love santouka. It’s how I imagine ramen tastes from anime. It’s a basic ramen but it’s so satisfying."
"Another vote for Santouka in Mitsuwa Market. Tsujita Annex is also amazing (not regular Tsujita)."
"Santouka for sure"
"The spicy miso ramen at santouka can be vegan or vegetarian and it’s the best i’ve ever had"
"My other faves are Daikokuya and Santouka."
"Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Mitsuwa San Jose is a close second."
"Santouka at the Mitsuwa Marketplace is very good."
"Honestly, I can find better tonkotsu ramen than Santouka."
#5
M Kokko
4.9
(7)
"M Kokko is great, eating in is good, and if you order Togo, everything is separate and you're given cooking instructions. Honestly it's amazing."
"Durham is M Kokko, Triangle is Noodle Blvd. I will accept no other answers."
"M Koko is amazing"
"The Kaarage chicken is worth the 30min drive alone 💞 My go-to ramen spot fr"
"M Kokko is the best IMO. Good at M Kokko is just solid all around on their dishes & it's small menu."
"M kokko for chicken ramen. Urban noodle for Chinese/ pan Asian noodles. If you’re willing to travel, daijobou in downtown Raleigh is my new favorite. Miso in Cary is consistently delicious"
"Another vote for M kokko here, but only in person - their take out quality varies pretty wildly"
#6
Tatsu
4.6
(7)
"Tatsu is my go-to spot! Always hits the spot!"
"Tatsu and Iki both consistently deliver"
"I love their cheeky ramen so so much."
"Tatsu has amazing vegan ramen"
"Tatsu’s bold ramen would be my second favorite choice."
"I like Moto and Hinodeya and AFURI all pretty well, but Tatsu still scratches an itch sometimes"
"Tatsu is better than you'd think given how many locations they have, also worth a try."
#7
Menya
5.0
(6)
"10/10 recommend Menya, its delicious and feels really special because of the size"
"Another upvote for Menya. Best I've ever had."
"Menya is probably the most authentic."
"Menya. Get there early, if you want to do something special, take them to the Tuesday tsukemen/tokusei lunch special."
"I second menya. nobody else is making their own noodles in-house, and the difference is incomparable."
"Came here to suggest menya. Small and simple menu, always knocking it out of the park."
#8
Jinya
4.3
(6)
"I’m a fan of Jinya in Studio City."
"!!!"
"Haven't found anything close to as good as jinya tonkatsu black ramen in Georgia"
"I like Jinya and Kaiju."
"This might be basic, but I'm a fan of Jinya."
#9
Sansotei
4.8
(5)
"SANSOTEI is the best"
"SANSOTEI RAMEN is excellent"
"I'm partial to the Spicy Tan Tan at Sansotei Ramen"
"Sansotei! I had my first date with my bf over 3 years ago and were still going strong."
"Isshin, Ikkousha, Sansotei. I don’t like Raijin"
#10
Hironori
4.0
(5)
"Hiro Nori is my favorite."
"Was sooo good. Hits the spot every time"
"Try hironori. One of my faves!"
"Hiro Nori in Cupertino! Santa Clara’s isn’t as good for whatever reason."
"Hironori. I go to one in orange. Service sucks."
#11
Josui
5.0
(4)
"JOSUI AND JIDAIYA! I worked in ramen for 10 years."
"Yes to all the Josui Ramen mentions! Their fish broth is so tasty, and so different!"
"Josui is my favorite ramen in the city. It's a much lighter broth than the richer tonkotsu ramen spots."
"Josui is my go to spot! Love their Josui Ramen, a ton of flavor but not too heavy."
#12
Kaliubon
5.0
(4)
"Please go to Kaliubon and get some Ramen. It feels like a warm hug, i swear! I always get the tonkotsu, and I add wontons!"
"Had their pork tonkatsu and it was amazing."
"Yeah Kaliubon is my #1"
"Kaliubon Ramen in Wethersfield, CT is the only ramen I will go to. It’s the best. Great dumplings and that peanut sauce in the cucumbers is delicious too."
#13
Hakata Ikkousha
5.0
(4)
"Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Costa Mesa. And their karrage is insanely good."
"Ikkousha Ramen is hands down my favourite spot in Toronto."
"Hands down, my favourite ramen in Toronto is Ikkousha on Queen St W."
"Def really like Hakata Ikkousha."
#14
Fukumi
4.8
(4)
"Fukumi hands down. Seriously amazing tan tan ramen."
"Fukumi all the way."
"Fukumi. I moved here from ... another place in California, and I was so excited when I discovered that Fukumi has Ramen that's at least as good as that other place I used to live."
"I’d say Fukumi is slightly better but Ramen 101 has way better sides."
#15
Daikokuya
4.5
(4)
"Daikokuya is definitely a must."
"The best overall ramen restaurant is Daikokuya."
"Daikokuya is favorite when I’m in town."
"My other faves are Daikokuya and Santouka."
#16
Ippudo
4.3
(4)
"Ippudo in West Hollywood is amazing and my #1 ramen spot."
"Ippudo in QV is worth a visit too."
"Ippudo in Cupertino is really good."
"Then you have the chains like Ippudo and Ramen Nagi that you usually can't go wrong with."
#17
Hanabi
5.0
(3)
"Hanabi in Carrollton."
"100% recommend"
"My favorite has been hands down Hanabi."
#18
Gonzo
5.0
(3)
"Gonzo is the best but try to go on off hours as they are small."
"Gonzo in Carlsbad is THE ONLY ramen that comes anything close to how it actually tastes in Japan."
"Gonzo in Carlsbad Village."
#19
Musoshin
5.0
(3)
"Musoshin has a vegan white miso that's great!"
"Musoshin(Kyoto style) and Tondou(Okinawa style). The pork broth for both are A-mazing."
"Musoshin off Roncy is amazing."
#20
Ten
5.0
(3)
"Those two are the best I've had in dallas."
"Is the best ramen place I’ve ever tried."
#21
Ima
4.7
(3)
"Went there recently and even my picky wife was happy with everything!"
"Ima and Johnny Noodle King are some of the best."
"Came from LA and Ima is the best I've found."
#22
Toki Underground
4.7
(3)
"Toki underground remains supreme."
"Toki Underground!"
"Toki underground is my fave. Chill environment and if you download their app for the first time you get a pretty great coupon usually."
#23
Iki Ramen
4.7
(3)
"I also really like Iki ramen, their uni mazemen is sooo goood!!"
"IKI RAMEN is the best. They have great sushi as well. A little on pricier side tho."
"I had Iki Ramen recently and was a fan. their Uni Mazemen was great too"
#24
Wabi House
4.7
(3)
"The superior ramen hands down"
"Literally the BEST."
"Is probably the best for me."
#25
Tsujita
4.3
(3)
"For sure try Tsujita, Nagi."
"They're both great, tsujita is definitely more catered to Japanese palates and could be seen as fishy to some (super katsuo heavy)."
"Tsujita tsukenmen."
#26
Ramen Ishida
4.3
(3)
"Ramen Ishida is a place I go every time I’m in the city."
"The new Ramen Ishida in Chelsea or Tonchin, for optimal mix of vibes and high quality ramen"
"My favorite is ramen ishida. The ramen is a little more reserved no crazy additions but done at a high level."
#27
Silverlake
4.3
(3)
"OG Silverlake Ramen in Silverlake to me is still #1."
"Silverlake in porter ranch."
"I like Silverlake, but mainly because their fried gyoza is properly deep fried."
#28
Daikaya
4.0
(3)
"I like Daikaya. It's also a good place to drink upstairs while you wait and after for your birthday."
"Their stuff is very similar to Daikaya, it is the same group."
"I love Daikaya for ramen and your budget would work there."
#29
Men-Oh
4.0
(3)
"Men-Oh in Arts District is a good one too."
"Killer Ramen and Men Oh are my go tos"
"Men oh in little tokyo"
#30
Kai
5.0
(2)
"Third Kai Ramen. Always hits the spot."
"I second Kai ramen."
#31
Mecha
5.0
(2)
"Mecha is the best ramen in the state. Period."
"That's my favorite! I always add wontons as well."
#32
Kazan
5.0
(2)
"Kazan is my all time favorite but it can be pricey. The owner is awesome and they have killer sake marinated wings as well."
"Kazan is unmatched."
#33
Ramen Tatsunoya
5.0
(2)
"Ramen Tatsunoya is also a delicious stop."
"I also enjoy ramen tatsunoya in Pasadena"
#34
Shin Mai
5.0
(2)
"Ohh I can’t believe I forgot about shin mai! The best!"
"Shin Mai in Cary is my favorite"
#35
Tondou
5.0
(2)
"Tondou ramen has the best ramen"
"Tondou. Thank me later."
#36
Mr Taka
5.0
(2)
"I got recommended Mr Taka on my last trip and it did not disappoint, really good."
"Mr taka 10/10"
#37
Ramen Dojo
5.0
(2)
"Ramen Dojo is great!"
"Ramen dojo is my favorite"
#38
Hajime
5.0
(2)
"Hajime is the closest to what I've had in Japan."
"Ramen Hajime in Santa Clara is my personal favorite."
#39
Harumama
5.0
(2)
"Harumama in Carlsbad!"
"Second Harumama."
#40
Ginya Izakaya
5.0
(2)
"Ginya Izakaya is the best."
"Okiboru and Ginya Izakaya are the only 2 ramen places in ATL that I love."
#41
Uncle
5.0
(2)
"I’d say Uncle and Katsu are the best in the Denver area."
"Uncle in the Highlands. The original. It’s small. It’s packed. It’s worth it!!!"
#42
Wabi
5.0
(2)
"Wabi is phenomenal….if it’s not the best it’s top 3 easily."
"The only ramen place worth trying in Dallas imo."
#43
Osaka
5.0
(2)
"1. Osaka"
"Osaka is AMAZINF such good takoyaki, so creamy"
#44
Menya Hosaki
5.0
(2)
"Menya hosaki (popular, limited days/hours)"
"Menya Hosaki is hands down the best bowl of ramen I've had in the city."
#45
Oni
5.0
(2)
"For sure"
"Is so good."
#46
Marufuku
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Marufuku in Frisco"
"Is top notch tho."
#47
Ramen Hakata
5.0
(2)
"THE BEST."
"Quality is unmatched."
#48
Ichigoh
5.0
(2)
"Ichigoh is the answer."
"The only and best option"
#49
Silverlake Ramen
3.0
(3)
"Kopan or Silverlake Ramen"
"My fav is silverlake ramen"
"Silverlake ramen is awful."
#50
Momosan
4.5
(2)
"Momosan!"
"Momosan in santana row is better but both are very pricey."
#51
Hakata Gensuke
4.5
(2)
"Hakata Gensuke in QV (Lonsdale St) has amazing chicken ramen."
"Hakate Gensuke on Russell."
#52
Marufuku Ramen
4.5
(2)
"Marufuku Ramen in Irvine by the Spectrum is amazing!"
"Marufuku Ramen in the Japan Center Mall"
#53
Ajisen
4.5
(2)
"Option #1 at Ajisen. Honestly never had better."
"I've heard Ajisen Ramen off Dougall is good!"
#54
Yume
4.0
(2)
"Yume is as good as it gets on the south side. Their spicy miso is as good as Jinya, at least."
"Yume in Peachtree City is pretty good."
#55
Chaplin's
4.0
(2)
"My fiancé and I love going there for date nights. They have a lovely atmosphere and great food and ramen."
"Chaplains! Great crowd and you can get a little fancied up if you are so inclined, or go jeans and a t-shirt."
#56
Fujiya
4.0
(2)
"Fujiya on main street is well regarded."
"Fujiya Ramen is on Main Street, center of town."
#57
Rose’s
4.0
(2)
"Rose’s or Kiichi"
"Rose’s or Kiichi. Dashi isn’t nearly as good."
#58
Huntington Ramen
4.0
(2)
"Huntington Ramen in Fullerton"
"Id try Huntington Ramen in Fullerton too."
#59
Kiichi Ramen
3.5
(2)
"Kiishi! Best normal standard ramen! M kokko delish. Roses delish, sometimes less traditional."
"Kiichi Ramen on 9th Street is good classic ramen, but hit or miss. Worth checking out, but maybe give it a second chance if you are forgiving."
#60
Afuri
3.0
(2)
"Not OC but I really really like the ramen at Afuri Ramen in the arts district in LA. They have a good tonkotsu. I also like their yuzu shoyu ramen. The noodles are really good imo."
"Agree with Hinodeya and Moto but I was not impressed with AFURI.. the price and portion size left a bad taste in my mouth!"
#61
Kinryu
5.0
(1)
"Kinryu ramen in Osaka sounds awesome"
#62
Sapporo
5.0
(1)
"Sapporo is the absolute best in Santa Cruz"
#63
Hokkaido
5.0
(1)
"Had Hokkaido on mission yesterday. Soooo bomb"
#64
Ton-Ichi
5.0
(1)
"Ton-Ichi and ENSO are the best I've had!"
#65
Matsuya
5.0
(1)
"Matsuya in Florence is my absolute favorite."
#66
Monohon
5.0
(1)
"Monohon Ramen at Old Street"
#67
Kyushu
5.0
(1)
"Kyushu Ramen in van Nuys. Spicy miso is great there."
#68
Kin
5.0
(1)
"Kin Ramen or Mogu Mogu You gotta try it!"
#69
Kitakata
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai."
#70
HiroNori
5.0
(1)
"Hands down HiroNori."
#71
Ramen Jinya
5.0
(1)
"Ramen Jinya (Burbank or Studio City) to me is still the best."
#72
10 Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Best ramen I've had."
#73
Moto Japanese Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Has some amazing udon noodle soup bowls."
#74
eShin Noodle Bar
5.0
(1)
"It was really good, would definitely go back again."
#75
Splendid Noodle
5.0
(1)
"Best for authentic."
#76
Monta
5.0
(1)
"Is probably my favorite near campus."
#77
Yatai
5.0
(1)
"I gotta go with Yatai and Hanabi as the best two."
#78
Hinodeya Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Hinodeya Ramen is my favorite spot."
#79
Hanabi Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Hanabi Ramen in Carrollton is my favorite."
#80
Hinodeya
5.0
(1)
"Hinodeya is LEGIT."
#81
Nakiryu
5.0
(1)
"Nakiryu for top tier Tantanmen."
#82
Konjiki Hototogisu
5.0
(1)
"Konjiki Hototogisu for top tier Shio Ramen."
#83
Jidaiya
4.0
(1)
"Jidaiya is pretty good."
#84
Umenoya
4.0
(1)
"I like the noodles a lot at Umenoya on Crenshaw and Lomita. Their broth is also super dank."
#85
Tsuta
4.0
(1)
"Tsuta in Tokyo is also really nice, clean, and beautiful"
#86
Genki
4.0
(1)
"I like Genki. I've been there several times and had no complaints."
#87
Rayu
4.0
(1)
"Rayu ramen in woodland hills."
#88
Mr. Max
4.0
(1)
"A hole in the wall worth visiting."
#89
Ichiro
4.0
(1)
"I really like Ichiro in Dallas"
#90
Cafe Japa Bowl
4.0
(1)
"Is my favourite."
#91
KO
4.0
(1)
"Their Ramen is really good."
#92
Sticks and Stones
4.0
(1)
"Is better than Ko's for ramen."
#93
Iron
4.0
(1)
"Is the best here."
#94
Pinto
4.0
(1)
"Is the best Ramen spot."
#95
Paik's Noodles
4.0
(1)
"Is pretty good."
#96
Zundo
2.0
(1)
"I adore Zundo in OTR, but since it's a hike...the ball was dropped on the entire dish."
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