Nothing is more uplifting than a bowl filled hot broth and springy noodles.
There are an endless number of ramen restaurants in Bangkok. The Japanese staple is a favorite comfort food everywhere in the world, our city included. Just one bowl filled with steaming hot soup, slinky noodles and a few toppings is enough to warm our heart and soul—and, of course, our belly.
Here are some places that we think serve some of the best bowls in the city.
Popular among urbanites, Bankara Ramen has shops in shopping malls stores like Siam Paragon and ICONSIAM. If you love tasty ramen broth, then try Bankara’s pork bone collagen soup, rich and savory in the way that just hits the spot.
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Get a taste of Nagoya at Chita Yukata Tei, a secret ramen hub on Soi Sukhumvit 24. Homemade ramen noodles are produced every day and served with rich soups made with tamari (Japanese soy sauce) and miso.
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Fujiyama Go Go serves the “real taste of Nagoya” in a hot bowl. Try Umakara Tsukemen Special (B330), a dish of chewy yellow noodles with five tasty toppings and a super rich broth on the side.
Fujiyama Go Go now has four branches in Bangkok on Soi Sukhumvit 39, BTS Phra Khanong, Soi Ekkamai 2, and Thungkhru, and one in Chiang Mai.
More an udon place than a ramen restaurant, Komugi is perfect for those who prefer their noodles thicker and chewier. The menu includes everything from a hot serve like Siroi Curry Udon (B300), which comes with an airy espuma sauce, to a cold serve like Ume Oroshi Udon (B280), which has refreshing sour notes from dried Japanese plum.
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This brand has slayed the whole world, including Bangkok. Don’t hesitate to ask for their Shiromaru Motoaji ramen (starts at B214), which is served with a Hakata-style tonkotsu broth and thin, straight noodles.
There are 17 branches around Bangkok. Check out here for more details.
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Experience ramen of a different kind at Lust Ramen. The three-floor eatery at Stadium One serves fusion ramen in 10 different broths. Noodle lovers will be delighted with signature dishes such as Mala Ramen (B169) and Sukiyaki Ramen (B119). Their izakaya offerings are also worth trying.
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The unique taste of this Tokyo import was created by Tomoharu Shono, who introduced ramen under the concept of “farm to bowl”. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers while specialty items are flown in from Japan. What’s in each bowl? Fresh, handmade noodles, sous vide or fire-roasted meats and a hot milky broth.
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Said to be one of the best tsukemen (dipping ramen) parlors in Tokyo (confirmed by our friends at Time Out Tokyo), Menya Itto has opened its first Thailand outpost at Erawan Bangkok, taking over the space that once was Lee Café (we’re going to miss their kaprao mor din). In Tokyo, you may need to queue up for more than an hour to savor steaming bowls of ramen served alongside an aromatic, mouth-watering broth. But you probably won’t need to queue that long in Bangkok.
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If you like your ramen topped with raw egg yolk, then comes to this place. Their Butakaku Aburi Mazesoba (B220) comes with six-hour braised pork and fresh sunflower sprouts that add fun to every slurp.
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This Japanese noodle shop on Soi Sukhumvit 26, which opened less than a year ago, has become a famous spot–mostly through word of mouth–for its fresh homemade soba and less-is-more seasoning.
No Name Noodle is open every day except Monday. Five seating rounds take place throughout the day at 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15 and 14:00.
This ramen shop stands out thanks to a broth made from dried hotate (scallops), which gives the dish a unique taste and aroma. Judging by the number of Japanese natives in the restaurant, you know that Ramen Ajisai does satisfy cravings for authentic hot noodle soup. Their Shio Butter Corn Ramen (B269) is a must.
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This well-known shop has been conquering the ramen game in the city since 1983. All offerings are of Japanese origin, but given a twist with intense Chinese flavors. Misokara Ramen (B250), Hiyashi Ramen (B200) and Chasyumen (B250) come highly recommended.
Ramen Tei has five branches across the city, including the main one in Surawongse, Taniya, Soi Sukhumvit 33/1, Soi Sukhumvit 39, and Soi Sukhumvit 49.
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Rockmen is renowned for its throat-warming chicken-based broth, which is only available for 69 servings per day.
While the signature Shio Rock Men All Star (B350) is ideal for first-time visitors, you can also go for Niboshi Ramen (B350) if you want more intense umami flavors. It features ramen noodles in a shoyu broth with chashu pork, egg, menma (bamboo shoots) and seaweed.
This must-try ramen shop is originally from the Japanese prefecture of Ehime, but gained a Michelin-recognized reputation in Hong Kong. Each bowl boasts fresh homemade noodles, a tasty broth and 100-percent natural ingredients. The ramen is cooked following a secret recipe.
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When a restaurant expands outside Bangkok, that’s how you know it has the potential for greatness. After putting up two spots in Bangkok (Ekkamai and Asoke), Tsukumen Jo also set up a presence in Hua Hin and Sriracha. The tsukemen ramen (B250) comes highly recommended, but you can also try the shoyu ramen (B180) if you want a lighter soup.
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As its name suggests, this ramen restaurant serves its noodles with a yuzu soup that blends zesty and spicy flavors, which makes it ideal for the Thai palate while retaining the original Japanese taste.
The signature Spicy Yuzu Tonkotsu Ramen (B320) is a hearty dish with a piquant hit. Guests can choose the level of spiciness, which goes from from 25 to 200 percent.
Yuzu Ramen has branches at Siam Square Soi 3 and ICONSIAM.
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