10 Of The Best Ramen Shops To Visit In The United States

Slurp away, ramen lovers, slurp away.

1. Ramen Shop in Oakland, CA

Ramen Shop / Via Instagram: @ramenshopoakland

Ramen Shop / Via Instagram: @ramenshopoakland

Highlight: Ramen Shop in Oakland is the place to go for anyone who loves a wide range of flavors to choose from. The menu here is always changing, with new and flavorful ramen bowls being invented all of the time. This ramen hotspot is also known for its unique ramen bowl flavors - such as wasabi butter shoyu ramen.

2. Jinya Ramen Bar in Los Angeles, CA

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Jinya Ramen Bar / Via Instagram: @jinyaramenbar

Highlight: One of the most popular dishes at Jinya Ramen Bar is the JINYA Tonkotsu Black, which is composed of melt-in-your-mouth slabs of pork chashu, tangy garlic chips, and a perfect spicy sauce. This dish, along with all of the others, can be prepared with traditional ramen noodles or - for a healthier option - spinach ramen noodles. Jinya also lets customers customize their ramen bowls with 20+ add-ons - which include toppings such as chicken wontons, tofu, and buttered corn.

3. Ramen Lab in New York City, NY

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Ramen Lab / Via Instagram: @ramenlab

Highlight: Ramen Lab in Little Italy focuses solely on a traditional atmosphere and flavors. The tiny space allows for customers to focus solely on the ramen bowl of their choice and enjoy the classic elegance of a well-balanced dish.

Bonus: Ramen Lab is often host to guest chefs from the U.S. and Japan who visit during three-week long pop-up sessions to cook their own twists on traditional ramen recipes! Visit during one of these pop-ups to enjoy fresh-made ramen bowls with creative flares!

4. Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Austin, TX

Ramen Tatsu-Ya / Via Instagram: @ramentatsu_ya

Ramen Tatsu-Ya / Via Instagram: @ramentatsu_ya

Highlight: People swarm to this Austin ramen shop to enjoy the signature strong tonkotsu broth. At Ramen Tatsu-Ya, this delicious pork bone broth is cooked for no less than three days. After that, it's added to a perfect dish composed of thin ramen noodles, tender pork chashu, and a marinated egg.

5. Toki Underground in Washington, D.C.

Toki Underground / Via Instagram: @tokiunderground

Toki Underground / Via Instagram: @tokiunderground

Highlight: Toki Underground isn't just known for being Washington's first Taiwanese ramen and dumpling house - it's also renowned for the mix of flavors put into every dish that are inspired by varying East Asian countries. One of Toki Underground's best-selling ramen bowls is the Kimchi bowl, which infuses Korea's pickled cabbage with braised pork, a soft egg, and some delicious pickled ginger.

6. Shōjō in Boston, MA

Shōjō / Via Instagram: @shojoboston

Shōjō / Via Instagram: @shojoboston

Highlight: This ramen shop located in Boston's Chinatown is home to an in-house noodle machine! Combine the chewy product with the rich chicken and pork bone broth and you get a simple but delicious ramen bowl!

Bonus: If you're in the mood for something other than ramen, Shōjō also serve up an Asian-style chicken n' waffles that is a drool-worthy combination of fried chicken thighs, a Hong Kong-style waffle, and five-spice butter.

7. Strings Ramen in Chicago, IL

Strings Ramen / Via Instagram: @stringsramen

Strings Ramen / Via Instagram: @stringsramen

Highlight: Boston isn't the only city to have an imported Japanese noodle machine... Strings Ramen in Chicago is also a proud owner! At this swanky ramen shop, customers enjoy thick broth and unique choices of meat, such as duck breast or combinations of shrimp and pork belly. Word has it that the broth is so thick it's commonly referred to as "pork milk"... yum!

8. Momi Ramen in Miami, FL

Momi Ramen / Via Instagram: @momiramen

Momi Ramen / Via Instagram: @momiramen

Highlight: Momi Ramen may be a little on the pricey side (with ramen bowls being $20+), but the money is worth it! This ramen shop makes their own noodles daily, serves up some gigantic bowls, and makes sure to filter their pork broth no less than five times!

9. Cheu Noodle Bar in Philadelphia, PA

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Cheu Noodle Bar / Via Instagram: @cheunoodlebar

Highlight: If you're into new and inventive twists on ramen, Cheu Noodle Bar is the perfect spot to hit up if you're ever in Philadelphia! Customers have nothing but praise for this spot's coconut curry and brisket ramen, which comes topped with matzo balls and kimchi!

Bonus: Cheu Noodle Bar has a mouth-watering array of small plates on top of their amazing ramen bowls... check out their black garlic chicken wings or bulgogi beef dumplings while you're there!

10. Umami Japanese Bistro in Baton Rouge, LA

Umami Japanese Bistro / Via Instagram: @umami.br

Umami Japanese Bistro / Via Instagram: @umami.br

Highlight: This classy joint is home to a ramen bowl called The Hangover. It's perfect for anyone who needs fresh noodles, perfectly braised pork, a spicy miso broth, and some sumptuous garlic chili oil to pick them up. If there's one word to describe Umami, it has to be savory!