List Manila - Ramen Spots

There's nothing like a nice, steaming bowl of ramen to warm a hungry belly. Japanese restaurants have been a common inclusion in the food and beverage services in Manila for a long time now, many of which know how to whip up a mean bowl of noodles. Below is a list of just a few places where you can satisfy your ramen craving.

Kenji Tei Ramen House, with its sleek interiors, lends a contemporary feel to the traditional ramen bar. The menu includes hot options with their house-made noodles in your choice of broth, including shoyu and miso, as well as cold noodle options . The restaurant has recently expanded with new branches in Alabang Town Center and Greenbelt 5.

Any ramen fiend in Manila has eaten at Ukokkei Ramen Ron, or has at least heard of it. It often tops lists of the most authentic Japanese ramen in the area. You can watch as the chef whips up a bowl of Miso Chasu with ramen noodles brought in from Japan.

Raku Hokkaido also brings in noodles imported from Japan. The good food and cozy atmosphere keeps their branches relatively packed, so be sure to come early if you want to snag a table.

In Makati, there is a short strip of Japanese restaurants that has been lovingly dubbed as Little Tokyo. The strip houses a handful of culinary gems and is also home to Choto Stop. At first glance, this Japanese mini-mart seems like a strange place for noodles, but their miso ramen is well known among the foodie crowd. Stop in for a bowl and do a little shopping while you wait!

Not too far away, bright neon lights lead the way to Nihonbashitei. Don’t let the karaoke bar exterior fool you; the menu brings in Japanese food lovers all day and all night long. For something a little different, give their Cold Sesame Noodles a try.

Another big player in the Japanese food and beverage services in Manila is Ramen Bar. The restaurant lives up to its name providing various shio, shoyu and miso options. Enjoy a hefty serving of noodles off their Big Bowls menu.

Ajisen Ramen in Quezon City is part of an international chain that first opened in Japan over 40 years ago. Its claim to fame is its original white pork broth and al dente noodles made from whole wheat. Branches can be found in countries around Asia and in the United States and Australia.

New ramen places are always popping up around Manila. Go out and find a bowl of your own favourite kind today.