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A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen
Kumagoro is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

1. Kumagoro

7.2
533 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Anchorage · 16 tips and reviews

Roxie D.Roxie D: I love the seafood ramen..

Bamboo On 2nd is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

2. Bamboo On 2nd

8.9
2212 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL
Asian Restaurant · Central City · 17 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Their dumplings are amazing and if you haven't had ramen in a while, prepare yourself, they have the best in town 😍

Kemuri is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

3. Kemuri

8.8
2601 Kavanaugh Blvd (at Walnut St), Little Rock, AR
Japanese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 11 tips and reviews

LadyJupiter.comLadyJupiter.com: Chicken Ramen is amazing, the huge bowl is filling and the broth is perfect.

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

4. Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe

8.8
914 E Camelback Rd Ste 1 (at N 10th St), Phoenix, AZ
Sushi Restaurant · Camelback East · 69 tips and reviews

Christie P.Christie Prince: I always cave to the Korean Spicy beef but the ramen and iron pots are fab as well. If they ask if you want an egg on top the answer is yes.

Daikokuya is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

5. Daikokuya

8.2
327 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro St & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 296 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Chernick: Gotta get the ramen, obviously. The spicy miso has a great balance and comes with the richer back fat broth. If you don’t go spicy, at least get the richer broth!

Izakaya Sozai is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

6. Izakaya Sozai

8.6
1500 Irving St (at 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 186 tips and reviews

Al B.Al B.: Can’t go wrong with the ramen! Get the fried belly fat

Uncle is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

7. Uncle

8.0
2215 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
Asian Restaurant · Highland · 71 tips and reviews

Ashley D.Ashley Delehanty: BEST RAMEN IN DENVER! GO RIGHT AT 4:45 otherwise there will be a wait.

Mẹcha Noodle Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

8. Mẹcha Noodle Bar

8.3
1215-5 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
Noodle Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Rob S.Rob Sicat: Add a extra egg and a side of hot chili oil to any Ramen for maximum awesomeness

Daikaya is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

9. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Rob M.Rob Meyer: Spicy miso ramen and vegan ramen are both so excellent.

Ramen Kumamoto is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

10. Ramen Kumamoto

8.3
165 E Main St, Newark, DE
Ramen Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Ozzie H.Ozzie Helms: Delicious high quality ramen. Very friendly staff.

Ichicoro is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

11. Ichicoro

5229 N Florida Ave (Hillsborough), Tampa, FL
Noodle Restaurant · Seminole Heights · 31 tips and reviews
Umaido Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

12. Umaido Ramen

8.0
2790 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA
Noodle Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Christian K.Christian Krautwald: Remember you can get more noodles! Such a great ramen shop and friendly staff!!!

Lucky Belly is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

13. Lucky Belly

8.8
50 N Hotel St (Smith), Honolulu, HI
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 48 tips and reviews

Sam S.Sam S: Yaaaaas. The ramen is on point. And the bao (pork buns) are so so good. You can't go wrong.

Krunkwich is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

14. Krunkwich

2721 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Noodle Restaurant · Woodland Heights · 8 tips and reviews

Jessie C.Jessie Christensen: The Seoul Food ramen blew my mind. It's spicy, but man is it good.

Yoi Tomo Sushi & Grill is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

15. Yoi Tomo Sushi & Grill

7.5
405 S Capitol Blvd (at Broad), Boise, ID
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 18 tips and reviews

Carissa J.Carissa Jenkins: Excellent variety on all you can eat menu! Reasonably priced as well

Wasabi is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

16. Wasabi

9.2
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews

Jake L.Jake Lefkovitz: The Hakata Red ramen and the brussel sprouts and chicken bun appetizers are all really good.

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

17. Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

7.9
2450 E 146th St, Carmel, IN
Ramen Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Cobalt P.Cobalt Protagonist: If your ramen doesn't have an egg by default, get one. They are seasoned independently and are clearly not an afterthought.

Ramen Bowls is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

18. Ramen Bowls

8.2
918 Massachusetts St (between Mass and New Hampshire), Lawrence, KS
Noodle Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Arjun K.Arjun Kamath: My experiance at Ramen Bowl has been amazing. During my first visit, I had the Haole ramen. In my next visit, I had the Loaded Kimchi Ramen along with Sake. The ramen has been out of this world...😍😍

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

19. Tachibana Japanese Restaurant

8.4
785 Newtown Ct, Lexington, KY
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kell P.Kell Pollard: In a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Architects, Tachibana has some of the best sushi, udon and ramen in the city. (There are two menus though one in English and one in Japanese.)

Kin is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

20. Kin

4600 Washington Ave (Clark St), New Orleans, LA
Asian Restaurant · Gert Town · 10 tips and reviews

TulaniTulani: Really good ramen, with a twist. Pork belly, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, enoki mushrooms and egg. Delicious!

Sapporo Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

21. Sapporo Ramen

7.5
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 74 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: I'm a fan of their house ramen. Simple but very well executed. Ask to add a cube of butter to it to make it velvety. Enjoy.

Ejji Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

22. Ejji Ramen

8.0
529 E Belvedere Ave (York Road), Baltimore, MD
Ramen Restaurant · Chinquapin Park - Belvedere · 15 tips and reviews

Jae Y.Jae Yancey: Tonkatsu is delicious! Add the sambal to make it spicy

Pai Men Miyake is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

23. Pai Men Miyake

8.9
188 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 72 tips and reviews

Edmund D.Edmund Davis-Quinn: Ramen and a Narragansett is one of the best meals in town

Tomukun Noodle Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

24. Tomukun Noodle Bar

8.5
505 E Liberty St Ste 200 (btwn Thompson & Maynard), Ann Arbor, MI
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 75 tips and reviews

Stephanie O.Stephanie Orme: Super good ramen and crazy cheap for the quality.

Masu Sushi & Robata is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

25. Masu Sushi & Robata

8.6
330 E Hennepin Ave (SE 4th St), Minneapolis, MN
Sushi Restaurant · University · 123 tips and reviews

JetzNYJetzNY: Cocktails Charred Broccoli & Curry Ramen

Bōru Asian Eatery is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

26. Bōru Asian Eatery

7.5
500 W 75th St (at Washington St), Kansas City, MO
Ramen Restaurant · Waldo · 16 tips and reviews

Grace W.Grace Wong: Tasty mushroom ramen and the noodles are chewy . U can hv small size option, I like it!

Little Tokyo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

27. Little Tokyo

8.6
876 Avery Blvd N, Ridgeland, MS
Sushi Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Ellie B.Ellie Banks: You gotta try the Ramen! This isn't your college Ramen. Delicious!!!

Iza Asian Restaurant is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

28. Iza Asian Restaurant

529 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
Asian Restaurant · Riverfront · 5 tips and reviews

Jamee o.Jamee of Helena: The Tokyo Noodle Bowl is just about the greatest thing I've ever eaten! If you're craving something sweet afterward, try the crème brûlée.

Amu Manu Ramen Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

29. Amu Manu Ramen Bar

121 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 14 tips and reviews

Mary K.Mary Kueh: If you're looking for a light, fresh ramen, this is the place. It tastes a little different from what you'd expect from a traditional ramen, but it's still good.

Monta Japanese Noodle House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

30. Monta Japanese Noodle House

8.4
5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Noodle Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Jeremy A.Jeremy Anslow: Be prepared to wait....but keep in mind you're waiting for the best Ramen in Vegas! 🍜 go Spicy and add eggs!

Shio is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

31. Shio

2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH
Japanese Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Wyman: In many ways, Shio could be the best restaurant in Portsmouth. The quality of their food and their staff makes for a wonderful meal every time. Fantastic sushi and traditional Japanese entrees.

Santouka Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

32. Santouka Ramen

8.5
595 River Rd (at Mitsuwa Marketplace), Edgewater, NJ
Ramen Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

TomTom: Export from Japan. Love their broth, one of the best bowls of ramen you can get in New Jersey. Try the spicy miso, my favorite. Cash only.

O Ramen And Curry House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

33. O Ramen And Curry House

7.2
2114 Central Ave SE (Central And Yale), Albuquerque, NM
Ramen Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

cass c.cass corcoran: Had the curry tofu. It was delicious. Friends had the ramen. Delicious broth.

Suzume is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

34. Suzume

9.0
545 Lorimer St (at Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 173 tips and reviews

Leemor Y.Leemor Yuravlivker: Do the spicy tuna roll and veggie ramen with poached egg. I honestly preferred the veggie ramen over the salmon one.

Ippudo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

35. Ippudo

9.1
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Shiromaru Hakata Classic: A silken, opaque broth; firm and carefully crafted noodles; and a braised pork belly as good as any in town. Long waits still common. Read more.

Dashi is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

36. Dashi

8.4
415 E Chapel Hill St (Mangum St.), Durham, NC
Noodle Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Brandon 🍣🍶☕️Brandon 🍣🍶☕️: Best ramen in town. Please please please get the soy marinated egg added along with pork belly.

Shing Ya is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

37. Shing Ya

8.7
108 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND
Japanese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Shan O.Shan OConnor: I've eaten here at Shing Ya many times over the past year. I have always had great service and fantastic food! I have tried many different types of sushi, always well prepared! The Ramen rocks too!

Fukuryu Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

38. Fukuryu Ramen

8.3
4540 Bridge Park Ave (Mooney St), Dublin, OH
Ramen Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Bilge U.Bilge U: Wide variety of ramens. Be careful about spice levels. Top one might hurt :)

Tamashii Ramen House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

39. Tamashii Ramen House

8.9
321 NW 8th St, Oklahoma City, OK
Ramen Restaurant · Midtown · 8 tips and reviews

Derek R.Derek Ramos: I've had ramen in Okinawa. Very comparable. So delicious!

Terakawa Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

40. Terakawa Ramen

8.9
204 N 9th St (btwn Race & Spring St), Philadelphia, PA
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 101 tips and reviews
Boru Noodle Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

41. Boru Noodle Bar

8.7
36 Broadway, Newport, RI
Noodle Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Polina L.Polina L: Roast chicken ramen was outstanding!

Menkoi Ramen House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

42. Menkoi Ramen House

8.7
1004 Gervais St, Columbia, SC
Ramen Restaurant · The Congaree Vista · 29 tips and reviews

Daniella D.Daniella De Abreu: Spicy ramen! The best!

Oshima Sushi is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

43. Oshima Sushi

7.9
109 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Sioux Falls · 8 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gutnik: Awesome Asian option downtown. Highly suggest their Ramen options and sushi.

Two Ten Jack is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

44. Two Ten Jack

8.5
1110 Market St Ste FC4, Chattanooga, TN
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Chattanooga · 16 tips and reviews

Maria M.Maria Miller: The Tonkotsu ramen is ridiculous. The broth will make you moan out loud. Also, very filling. Just do something nice for yourself and eat here.

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45. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews

Terence C.Terence Chan: One of my top ramen places of all time! Definitely best in TX! Get the original w/spicy and corn bombs, Brussels sprouts and extra noodles. Also must try Katsu slider! 4.5/5

Jinya Ramen Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

46. Jinya Ramen Bar

8.7
3201 Louisiana St (Elgin St.), Houston, TX
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

Allison R.Allison Ruzicka: Garlic pork or spicy chicken! So good!

Tosh's Ramen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

47. Tosh's Ramen

8.3
1465 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT
Ramen Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Brittany B.Brittany Brown: The best ramen in Salt Lake. The Curry Ramen is great if you want lots of flavors, but my favorite is the Karai. It is a traditional ramen with a little spice. The gyoza and Tokyo Wings are a must

Grace Noodle is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

48. Grace Noodle

8.7
1823 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 14 tips and reviews

Andrea C.Andrea Carnes: Tan tan ramen (VERY SPICY!) can be made vegan!

Asiana Noodle Shop is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

49. Asiana Noodle Shop

7.4
88 Church St, Burlington, VT
Sushi Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Suzanne P.Suzanne Podhaizer: Go to Asiana Noodle Shop. Order the Japanese-style ramen with pork. Finish it all, because leftover noodles get soggy. If Grace is there, tell her hi for me. Read more.

Ramen Danbo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

50. Ramen Danbo

8.7
1222 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Ramen Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews

Crashi T.Crashi Taka: In my opinion, this is the best ramen place in Seattle now. The most authentic Fukuoka style Tonkotsu ramen made by actual ramen chefs from Japan.

Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

51. Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar

8.1
923 Williamson St (btwn Paterson & Brearly), Madison, WI
Noodle Restaurant · Marquette · 41 tips and reviews

Julie C.Julie Champion: Definitely get a spicy bomb with your ramen. Also get a pork bun or two.

Yama is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

52. Yama

8.2
387 High St (Fayette St.), Morgantown, WV
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Morgantown · 14 tips and reviews

AbAb: Their miso ramen and gyoza is to die for

Cafe Genevieve is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Ramen.

53. Cafe Genevieve

8.5
135 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY
Café · 68 tips and reviews

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Cafe Genevieve as it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for the century-old log cabin housing an eclectic menu of totally homemade standouts, like scratch-made ramen and pork ragu Read more.