Where To Find The Best Ramen In Every State
Since its late 19th-century origins in Japan, and its subsequent 20th-century segue into instant convenience, a ramen renaissance has swept the world. In the U.S., ramen is all the rage, popping up on menus in every state. Diners across the country can indulge, as they are able to find numerous types of ramen, as well as elevated bowls that reinvent the dish. High-quality ramen restaurants that source local ingredients, have diversified menus, and feature welcoming dining rooms, are popular among customers and critics alike.
These are the traits that set good ramen apart from the best ramen. By highlighting ramen restaurants that have earned national accolades and awards, combined with substantial customer reviews, unique dining experiences, and my own experiences as a ramen-slurping frequent traveler, I've found that these are the best places for ramen in every state. Get your chopsticks and soup spoons ready, we're going on a virtual ramen road trip.
Alabama: Kamado Ramen
Strong reviews for this garage-like ramen house in Huntsville tout "great food with even better service." There are now two locations; the Stovehouse one offers a distinctly urban and fun environment with acclaimed service.
The beautiful ramen bowls offer pitch-perfect renditions of classics, like tonkotsu with wheat noodles and pork broth, and kimchi ramen with pork broth, egg noodles, and sukiyaki beef.
Multiple locations
Alaska: Whisky & Ramen
The energy pulses at Whisky & Ramen, a casually chic eatery in downtown Anchorage, where a twinkly tree soars through the central atrium of the lofted dining room. The awe doesn't stop at the decor. Chef Mike Dodge was a semifinalist for a James Beard Award, and customers clamor for his inventive ramen, reimagining tradition with ingredients like black truffle and cashew milk.
(907) 717-0737
436 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501
Arizona: Daruma Ramen & Bowl
This Mesa eatery was named one of the best ramen shops in the U.S. by Yelp and has a high star rating. Reviewers praise the flavorful broth and customizable spice levels, as well as the staff and the vibe.
It has a nondescript strip mall location, but the dining room is airy and inviting, with distinctive ramen options like Sapporo miso butter ramen and miso ramen pasta with cabbage and red ginger.
(480) 664-0607
2650 E. University Drive, #107, Mesa, AZ 85213
Arkansas: Ramen Nara
This industrial-chic ramen house in Rogers offers enchanting murals and an effortlessly cool atmosphere. Highly acclaimed Ramen Nara has one repeat customer stating, "the atmosphere is great, service is amazing, and the food is great as well." Critics love it too, describing the chicken shoyu ramen as an elevated take on chicken noodle soup. Other standout menu items include seafood shio ramen with shrimp, scallops, clams, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and fried shallots.
(479) 367-2992
301 S. Dodson Road, Suite A, Rogers, AR 72758
California: Kodaiko Ramen & Bar
Follow the glowing Japanese signs through an alley-like entrance to find Kodaiko Ramen & Bar in Sacramento. The brick-lined space, nestled in a cozy downtown basement, is helmed by James Beard finalist Billy Ngo, who draws praise from the Sacramento Bee — which calls it a "hidden, heartwarming gem" — and customers. The menu features ingredient-driven originals, like mushroom paitan with cashew cream, pork belly, and shimeji mushrooms.
(916) 426-8863
718 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Colorado: Uncle
Chef/owner Tommy Lee was a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur at the 2026 James Beard Awards, and his ramen shop, Uncle — which was named Denver's best ramen by Westword — blends tradition with modernity. Dishes include spicy chicken ramen, made with spicy sesame broth and seared confit chicken, and duck ramen with shoyu broth, crispy confit duck leg, arugula, corn, a soft poached egg, and Japanese seven-spice togarashi.
Multiple locations
Connecticut: Tiger Belly Noodle Bar
Diners rave about Granby's Tiger Belly Noodle Bar for its food, service, and cleanliness. The minimalist space is sleek and casually sophisticated, putting the spotlight on the food, like the Darkness Ramen with 25-hour tonkotsu broth, flame-blistered pork belly, fried garlic, egg, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and black garlic oil.
(860) 413-9323
9 Mill Pond Drive, Granby, CT 06035
Delaware: Miyagi Ramen Bar
Miyagi Ramen Bar has been praised for having some of the best ramen in the state. The space is fun and poppy, decked out with Japanese lights and tapestries, and customers praise its atmosphere, service, and high-quality food. The menu features noodles made in-house and pairs classics with fusion dishes, like tomyum ramen with Thai tomyum broth, tomato, mushroom, scallion, cilantro, and shrimp.
(302) 567-2385
19266 Coastal Highway 6, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Florida: Domu
Michelin-recommended Domu was a frequent fixture for me when I lived in Orlando. Orlando Style Magazine calls it "a local favorite known for bold ramen, inventive small plates, and an electric atmosphere," and Orlando Weekly named it the best ramen in the city. The menu features some of the most unique ramen I've seen — like Lemon Shio Scallop ramen with Argentinian scallops, blistered tomatoes, and fresh lemon, and Tan Tan ramen with ground Wagyu.
Multiple locations
Georgia: Okiboru
Okiboru, the sole restaurant in the Atlanta area to earn a Michelin Bib Gourmand, touts a ton of five-star customer reviews, with one stating, "This isn't just good 'for the area,' this is genuinely competitive with top-tier ramen spots anywhere." The Infatuation calls it a must-visit for its "rich broth and springy noodles." The menu includes tsukemen (Japanese dipping noodles), truffle shoyu, and spicy tori paitan with chicken karaage.
Multiple locations
Hawaii: Onoya Ramen
Onoya Ramen has been praised by multiple outlets; KHON2 says it's a "cozy and accessible ramen shop that delivers both quality and convenience." Decor is colorful and irreverent, and customers love it. One even said, "the Tonkotsu Tan Tan Men was probably the best ramen I ever had ever ever ever." There's an impressive variety on the menu, including multiple iterations of tonkotsu, vegan options, and cheese curry ramen.
Multiple locations
Idaho: Island Sushi & Ramen
Boise's Island Sushi & Ramen is a one-stop shop for Japanese cuisine. It's a Yelp favorite, with diners raving about its service and diverse menu. One even said it was, "the best ramen [they] have ever had in [their] life." The ramen is customizable, allowing guests to select ingredients like pork belly, beef, fish cake, shrimp, scallops, and squid.
(208) 378-0088
8716 Fairview Ave., Boise, ID 83704
Illinois: Ramen-san
When I lived in Chicago, Ramen-san was my go-to. It's a high-energy noodle joint pairing Tokyo-style wavy egg noodles with a '90s hip-hop soundtrack and a massive Japanese whisky list. While its menu features crowd-pleasers like Kimchi & Fried Chicken ramen, its Chef Collaboration Series invites award-winning local chefs for pop-up dinners and limited-edition specials. The Infatuation praises the vibe, and it was voted Best Ramen in The Chicago Reader.
Multiple locations
Indiana: Shoyu Shop
Shoyu Shop, located inside Strange Bird, an eccentric rum bar in Indianapolis, is a weekly pop-up that serves scratch-made ramen by chef Kyle Humphreys. The Indy Star calls it one of the city's defining restaurants, and Indianapolis Monthly named it one of the best restaurants in 2024. Unique rotating ramen options include chilled ramen with shrimp and blue crab salad, and the fact that you can get this in a tropical space with rum cocktails adds to the fun.
(317) 550-4115
128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Iowa: Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge
Paper Crane, named one of the best new restaurants by Midwest Living, hails from the same team behind The Webster, which The New York Times named one of its restaurants of the year in 2023. Served in a stylish space, the menu sports novelties like the hiyashi chuka ramen with housemade ham and pickled daikon, and the daikon ramen with daikon dashi, squash, miso carrots, and scallion oil.
(319) 319-0159
121 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Kansas: KC Craft Ramen
The Kansas City Star raves about KC Craft Ramen, calling it "unlike anything in the Kansas City area." Customers echo that sentiment, with one saying, "If I could give more than five stars to KC Craft Ramen, I would!" The space is whimsical and colorful, and the menu offers an array of hand-crafted options, including the KC Red with braised pork and spicy oil, and KC Black with black garlic oil.
6830 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66209
Kentucky: Ramen House
Ramen House has been praised as one of the best spots for ramen in Louisville and has gotten plenty of rave reviews from customers. The Courier-Journal also touts its "beloved comfort food," with a menu that hits all the classics, from tonkotsu to curry ramen. The decor is industrial, decorative, and relaxed, featuring lots of anime art.
(502) 357-3373
Multiple locations
Louisiana: Nomiya
The Infatuation praises New Orleans' Nomiya, and diners love the service, ambiance and food. The restaurant aims to bring together New Orleans cuisine and Japanese techniques and artistry. Standouts include pork tonkotsu and the kuro ramen with black garlic oil, braised pork, ginger, buttered corn, and soy-marinated egg.
(504) 909-5796
4518 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Maine: Rosella KPT
Rosella KPT is a gorgeously designed spin-off of a Michelin-recommended sustainable sushi spot in NYC, but the menu — employing New England ingredients — is unique to Kennebunkport. One of the menu's standout dishes, the laksa ramen, features spicy coconut curry broth with ramen, mushrooms, and customizable additions like house-smoked Maine eel. The Portland Press Herald calls it "the kind of soul-warming dish [they'll] crave all winter."
(207) 967-6540
1 Chase Hill Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Maryland: RamenYa
One of Yelp's 100 best ramen restaurants in the country, RamenYa earns rave reviews for its food, service, and ambiance, with one customer likening the restaurant to dining at a friend's house Decor is minimalist and relaxed, while the menu offers dishes inspired by years of travel to Japan, including the Blackjack ramen with pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, egg, and black garlic oil.
(410) 969-6090
7938 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Massachusetts: Bosso Ramen Tavern
One of the best ramen spots in Boston, named "Best Ramen" by Boston magazine, Bosso Ramen Tavern is a crowd favorite in Cambridge. The intimate space is cozy and convivial, and the restaurant sources local ingredients for its ever-changing menu, which lets customers choose their ramen based on flavor profile: umami, sour, spicy. Rotating varieties mean there's always something new to slurp, like the "sour" Sanmi with cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmesan cheese, and green shiso oil.
24 Holyoke St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Michigan: Johnny Noodle King
Considered one of the best ramen shops in the country, Detroit's Johnny Noodle King features singular ramen bowls like corned beef, Cajun catfish, and Creole butter mazeman. Rave reviews from customers praise the pseudo-diner aesthetic of the subway-tiled dining room, cool vibe, service, and original ramen options — including specials like Bayou Snapper Ramen with fried red snapper, Cajun chicken broth, charred corn, bonito greens, hot peppers, and scallions.
(313) 309-7946
2601 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48216
Minnesota: Moto-i
One of the best ramen restaurants in the Twin Cities also holds the distinction as the first sake brewpub outside of Japan. Sip and slurp your way through the menus, including classic shoyu ramen with pork belly, smoked pork shoulder, chili oil, and poached egg, or contemporary creations like the brothless maitake abura ramen. There's a rooftop patio and a moody, art-filled dining room that captures a nightlife-driven atmosphere, with a disco ball and periodic live entertainment.
(612) 821-6262
2940 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Mississippi: Zundo Ramen & Sake Bar
Jackson's Zundo Ramen & Sake Bar is one of the few places in Mississippi to make noodles from scratch. Customers rate it highly for its vibrant environment, amazing service, and, what some call the best ramen they've ever had, which is made with high-quality ingredients. The contemporary space speaks to the style of the East, with a little bit of the Western U.S. thrown in, sporting flowers, Japanese lanterns, and neon lights. There's also an array of compelling ramen options, including tomato parmesan ramen and smoked beef brisket ramen.
(601) 914-9908
3100 N. State St., Unit 102, Jackson, MS 39216
Missouri: Nudo House
Among the best restaurants in St. Louis by STL Today, Nudo House focuses on authentic pho and ramen. At two locations, menus offer exciting originals like the Hebrew Hammer, made with chicken paitan, shoyu, braised chicken thigh, menma, bok choy, and black garlic, while the restaurants earn high praise from customers for the great energy, Japanese-themed decor, and masterclass ramen.
Multiple locations
Montana: Michi Ramen Bar
In Missoula, Michi Ramen Bar stands out for its atmospheric decor in an elegant stone basement, accentuated by opulent drapes, smoking cocktails, and lush greenery. The menu is both immersive and innovative, featuring shio ramen infused with sofrito, tonkotsu topped with fukujinzuke relish, and bulgogi ramen with butter and gochujang-marinated beef. Customers love it, praising the delicious food, exceptional service, and reasonably-priced menu.
(406) 926-1186
137 W. Front St., Missoula, MT 59802
Nebraska: Ika Ramen and Izakaya
Now with five Nebraska locations, Ika Ramen and Izakaya began as a ramen special at a seafood restaurant, amassing enough acclaim to evolve into its own Benson storefront. And at each location, the menu earns points for its creativity and variety. You'll find classics, like shoyu and tonkotsu, alongside novelties like the spicy seafood ramen with shrimp dumplings and salmon sausage, and the Fuego ramen with chicken char siu, fried chicken skins, and buffalo sauce. It's been named Omaha's best ramen by Omaha Magazine.
Multiple locations
Nevada: Monta Japanese Noodle House
Authenticity goes into every bowl of ramen at Monta Japanese Noodle House. Located in Las Vegas' Chinatown, Monta's homey space has a diner-like aesthetic, with stools overlooking the kitchen. Regarded as the best ramen in Las Vegas, as well as all of Nevada, the restaurant specializes in kurume-style tonkotsu ramen made from pork bones, and customers tout its friendly and welcoming service, amazing flavors, and reasonable prices.
(702) 367-4600
5030 Spring Mountain Road, #6, Las Vegas, NV 89146
New Hampshire: Momoyo Ramen
Momoyo Ramen is a casual, frills-free eatery on the seacoast, with an authentic aesthetic that makes it feel like you're tucked away in Tokyo. Seacoast Online calls it "home in a bowl" cuisine, exemplified by pitch-perfect bowls like classic tonkotsu, chili ramen with wood ear mushrooms and charred corn, and specials like curried chicken ramen. One Reddit thread states "MomoYo has the best ramen I've ever had, and I've traveled to Japan."
(603) 601-2376
23 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH 03842
New Jersey: Ramen Nagomi
With a name that translates to "comfort" in Japanese, Ramen Nagomi starts with slow-simmered broths, scratch-made noodles, and ingredients sourced direct from Japan — all served in comfy, chic dining rooms that look like minimalist galleries. Earning acclaim from Edible Jersey magazine and New Jersey Monthly , the ramen is as beautiful as the decor, including rich tonkotsu ramen, sea salt-seasoned shio ramen, and miso crab ramen.
Multiple locations
New Mexico: O Ramen and Curry House
At Albuquerque's O Ramen and Curry House, a local news station praises the laid-back vibe and flavor-packed chicken ramen, layered with crispy pieces of panko-fried chicken. The restaurant is rustic and lively, with a timber-clad ceiling and wooden bar overlooking the small kitchen. There are tonkotsu, tofu, and vegan ramen options, and guests love the food, service, and atmosphere.
(505) 508-1897
2114 Central Ave. S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106
New York: Ivan Ramen
Among the most acclaimed ramen restaurants in New York City, Ivan Ramen is as unconventional as it is delicious. The slurp shop is courtesy of Ivan Orkin, a lifelong lover of Japanese culture and cuisine who was featured on Netflix's Chef's Table. He puts his own stamp on ramen, with original dishes like brothless rye noodles topped with ham, egg ribbons, cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, and radicchio. Customers love the restaurant, calling it the best ramen — and worth the wait.
(646) 678-3859
25 Clinton St., New York, NY 10002
North Carolina: Yokai
From the team behind James Beard-nominated Machete, Yokai is Greensboro's love letter to Japanese izakaya culture. Named for mythical creatures of Japanese folklore, the restaurant is a cozy neighborhood bar, decorated with whimsical characters. The shoyu ramen is a standout, featuring wheat noodles in a shoyu chicken broth with vegetables, soy egg, and chicken katsu or pork belly. Customers call the ramen delightful and absolutely the best.
(743) 223-1927
501 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401
North Dakota: Slurp Ramen
Slurp Ramen, one of the best Asian options in Fargo, is known for bold flavors and great service. It's a casual spot that shares a space with Drunken Noodle, making it a great combo for pan-Asian dining. On the menu, ramen options run the gamut from shoyu and spicy miso, to Hong Kong ramen with roasted pork and stuffed wonton, and birria ramen with slow-braised beef, watermelon radish, cilantro, and lime.
(701) 232-3380
414 Broadway N., Fargo, ND 58102
Ohio: Cafe Mochiko
One of the New York Times' best bakeries in the country, Cafe Mochiko is also the best place to get ramen in Ohio. The sunny Asian-American cafe offers rotating ramen options, including a Cincinnati-style chili ramen — with Cincinnati chili broth, ground pork, tamago, white onion, and shredded cheddar — that Food & Wine named one of its best bites. Elaine Uykimpang Bentz and Erik Bentz were both James Beard semifinalists for Best Chef: Great Lakes.
(513) 559-1000
1524 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Oklahoma: Gorō Ramen
Gorō Ramen is my favorite ramen spot in my home city of Oklahoma City. It's from restaurateur Rachel Cope, who was a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur at the James Beard Awards, and this is one of her most beloved — and popular — concepts in Oklahoma. The restaurant sports an immersive, atmospheric design that feels like Tokyo, and tons of rave reviews from customers. Unique ramen options include green chile ramen and Battleship Curry ramen with chicken meatballs.
(405) 900-6615
3000 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Oregon: Takibi
Located inside Snow Peak's U.S. headquarters, Takibi was awarded the 2025 Hospitality Interior Design by Architecture Masterprize, named one of Esquire's best new bars in the U.S., and a Top 50 Restaurant by Portland Monthly. The lodge-like restaurant serves ramen during lunch, using imported noodles made from snow-aged wheat flour (a tradition known as Yukimuro), enhancing the wheat's natural sweetness. Ramen options include spicy miso with ground pork and fried burdock root, and vegan tonkotsu with tomato, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms.
(971) 888-5713
2275 N.W. Flanders St., Portland, OR 97210
Pennsylvania: Terakawa Ramen
A Philadelphia institution, Terakawa Ramen was named some of the city's best ramen by Philadelphia magazine. The restaurant uses recipes from Kumamoto, Japan, as well as two styles of handmade noodles, for an assortment of slurpable dishes. The namesake Terakawa Ramen is made with Berkshire pork broth, roasted pork, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, red ginger, and seasoned boiled egg, while others include pork-based Mayu Ramen with dark roasted leeks and crushed garlic oil.
Multiple locations
Rhode Island: Yagi Noodles
At Yagi Noodles — where chef Basil Yu was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef — Northeast, Chinese and Japanese techniques offer a unique take on American ramen. Seasonal New England ingredients, including locally milled wheat, go into every bowl, from spring pea yuzu ramen with shiitake dashi, to sesame-studded tantanmen with local beef soboro (aka Japanese-style ground beef). Originally opened in Newport, where guests watch noodles being made through a window into the Noodle Room, Yagi has been named Rhode Island Monthly's Best Asian Restaurant.
Multiple locations
South Carolina: Katsubo
At Katsubo, Michelin-trained chef Joe Nierstedt is an artist when it comes to the menu. With lots of neon and art made from ramen packets, the restaurant leans into Japanese anime and gaming (it's not uncommon to see guests playing Mario Kart), while bowls — like spicy miso with creamy chicken broth — are made to order. Customer reviews praise the food and friendly service, and Charleston City Paper said Nierstedt made a particularly comforting bowl of ramen.
(843) 448-4000
4628 Spruill Ave., Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405
South Dakota: Bokujo Ramen
Bukojo Ramen hails from owners who met in a Japanese restaurant, traveled extensively in Japan, and fuse Japanese flavors with locally sourced Black Hills ingredients. The chef, Justin Warner, has quite the pedigree, having won the Next Food Network Star. His menu features a unique medley of Japan-meets-South Dakota flavors, including bison bone ramen and chilled bison brisket. Customers love it for for its menu selections, service, fun decor, and authentic ramen.
(605) 716-2499
518 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Tennessee: Two Ten Jack
Billed by Food Network as one of the top places to eat in Nashville, Two Ten Jack is a pioneering izakaya known for local ingredients and authentic, scratch-made ramen. The dark, plant-filled space feels like a wooded wonderland, where guests convene over creamy tonkotsu, vegetable shoyu with burnt corn and collard greens, and brothless noodles brimming with crab butter and sweet red crab.
(615) 454-9255
1900 Eastland Ave,. #105, Nashville, TN 37206
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Austin's first ramen shop, Ramen Tatsu-Ya has only gotten better with age. Open since 2012, the restaurant is the culmination of the owner's roots in both the late-night hip-hop scene, and in Michelin-starred kitchens. "And that's really how Ramen Tatsu-Ya began," says Tatsu Aikawa, referencing his childhood in Japan, and his cravings in Austin. "Not with fanfare, but with hunger, memory, and a promise to do things the right way." Named one of Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants, the menu features very-Texas specials like BBQ brisket ramen and crawfish ramen.
Multiple locations
Utah: Koyote
The stylish decor is the first thing that strikes you at Koyote, an artfully designed restaurant with a kitchen-side counter, cacti, vintage lamps, and a patio. Named one of Salt Lake City's essential ramen spots, and loved by outlets like Salt Lake Magazine, the restaurant turns out exciting renditions of classics, like garlicky shoyu with eggy noodles and smoked brisket. Customers rave about its menu variety, flavorful ramen, service, and atmosphere.
(385) 262-5559
551 W. 400 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Vermont: Gaku Ramen
Local critics praise Gaku Ramen for its food, and for its owners, who flew ramen masters from Tokyo to teach its chefs authentic recipes. Customers love the restaurant for its customizable dishes and excellent service. There's another location in Colorado, but the Vermont original set the bar with fresh ingredients, affordable prices, and spot-on classics — like shoyu with chicken broth, fish oil, and shrimp, and miso ramen with pork chashu, miso butter, and bamboo shoots.
(802) 497-3050
144 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401
Virginia: Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas
Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas was built on a passion for Japanese culture and a couple's genuine love of ramen. It was named one of the Best New Ramen Restaurants in the U.S. by Yelp, and customers love the fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and ramen — with one diner describing the food as a cozy flavor bomb. There's a variety of ramen options, including red curry, karaage, and vegan spicy miso.
(571) 970-1847
500 John Carlyle St., Unit 110, Alexandria, VA 22314
Washington: Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
Founded in Tokyo and brought to the U.S. via Seattle, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya marries authenticity with innovation. Ramen is made using traditional Japanese methods, and the restaurant worked with a Japanese designer to ensure every decor detail is true to its Tokyo roots. Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya was named one of Yelp's top ramen shops in the U.S., and customers praise its authenticity. There's also an abundance of ramen selections, from tsukemen dipping noodles to chicken chashu.
Multiple locations
West Virginia: Wheeling Noods Ramen Bar
Local West Virginia ingredients blend with Japanese traditions at Wheeling Noods Ramen Bar. The customizable menu offers layers of flavors and unique options, like smoked pulled pork and spicy tofu, while flowers on tables add homey flourish. "By far one of the best ramen spots I've ever been to — and I've lived in Chicago and NYC," said one customer. "Noods Ramen Bar is in a league of its own."
(304) 281-1458
2207 Market St., Wheeling, WV 26003
Wisconsin: Kin by Rice n Roll
Chef/co-owner Tony Koraneekit, a native of Thailand, pays homage to Southeast Asian cuisines at Kin by Rice n Roll. Along with acclaimed sushi, the menu features numerous choices, including crispy duck ramen with honey shoyu and the Red Hot ramen with creamy pork bone broth and chili paste. OnMilwaukee calls the Wauwatosa restaurant a gem, and diners love the vibes, customer service, and cozy, izakaya-like interior.
(414) 524-9056
7484 W. State St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Wyoming: Hokkaido Ramen
Located in downtown Cheyenne, Hokkaido Ramen is colorful and modern, with brick walls, Japanese art, and funky neon lights. Diners love the service and the food, referencing the authenticity of the shop's dishes, as well as its friendly employees. The expansive menu focuses on a variety of ramens, such as Chili Pork, and Spicy Beef, Creamy Tofu, and Tom Yum.
(307) 289-3908
1720 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001
Methodology
From pitch-perfect classics to regional specialties, these ramen restaurants were chosen from my own experiences — as a seasoned, ramen-loving traveler — as well as critical acclaim, awards, national press, and substantial rave reviews from customers. Restaurants were selected for high-quality ingredients, atmospheric dining rooms, and unique menu items. In many cases, these ramen spots feature all three, and more.