Hawkers Asian Street Food
Hawkers Asian Street Food, out in Nashville, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10,046 reviews.
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84 ramen restaurants
Hawkers Asian Street Food, out in Nashville, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10,046 reviews.
Maru WeHo, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 123 reviews.
Pokeworks, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 908 reviews.
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Kyuramen - Nashville, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 568 reviews.
Han's Vietnamese Deli Bellevue, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 276 reviews.
Sumo Sushi Thai And Bar, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 271 reviews.
Bangkok Market, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 267 reviews.
Hello sushi, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 196 reviews.
Kume Hibachi, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews.
Ollè Korean Eats, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 139 reviews.
Hip hangout for Japanese cuisine, sushi & cocktails, plus stylish, modern decor.
Unpretentious kitchen offering noodles, dumplings & curries, plus other Thai standards.
Family-run, cash-only eatery providing classic Vietnamese fare in a simple dining room.
888, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,030 reviews.
Vinh-Long, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 668 reviews.
Unassuming eatery preparing sushi as well as bibimbap, BBQ & other Korean specialties.
Kisser, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 344 reviews.
Aroi by Smiley Thai, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 328 reviews.
Ichiddo Ramen & Izakaya, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 186 reviews.
Kumo Hibachi & Ramen, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 140 reviews.
L&K sushi Midtown, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 35 reviews.
Sonobana Japanese Market, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
Laid-back restaurant offering Pan-Asian cuisine, including bao bun sandwiches & sushi.
Xiao Bao, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 587 reviews.
Sweet Dots, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 196 reviews.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Nashville, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 180 reviews.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
Creative spins on Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese & Filipino cuisine in a stylish, modern space.
A long list of sushi rolls & Japanese fare in a traditional setting with an adjacent grocery.
Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
O-Ku, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 927 reviews.
Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 657 reviews.
Cozy storefront Japanese eatery with inventive sushi plus a selection of Asian beers.
InterAsian Market & Deli, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 485 reviews.
Chill, family-owned stop for Japanese grilled cuisine plus creative sushi rolls, wine & beer.
Curry dishes, pad thai & other traditional Thai meals in a warm restaurant serving craft cocktails.
Sriracha Thai, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 388 reviews.
So Gong Dong Tofu House, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 302 reviews.
Onda Korean Restaurant, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 246 reviews.
Maru Nations - West Nashville, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews.
Thainiyom, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 185 reviews.
Bowl & Roll, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 89 reviews.
Hip, airy joint offering traditional ramen & Japanese snacks made with locally sourced ingredients.
Chic, modern outpost featuring Japanese small plates, ramen & sushi, plus craft cocktails & a patio.
Shabu-Shabu, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,024 reviews.
No-frills eatery pairing Thai & Japanese classics from sushi to red curry in a strip-mall setting.
Rock N Roll Sushi, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 721 reviews.
Steam Boys, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 719 reviews.
Babo Korean Bar, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 446 reviews.
Koi Sushi & Thai Midtown, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 341 reviews.
Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating.
Indian & Chinese foods share the menu at this contemporary local chain featuring Asian art.
Casual Japanese restaurant providing sushi & some kitchen entrees including noodles & fried rice.
Vietnamese fare, from pho to banh mi to rice bowls, is provided in a modern, minimalist dining room.
Buzzy option offering homemade soups & noodles in a warehouse-chic space with a colorful lounge.
Meat dishes grilled tableside & classic Korean specialties are presented in humble surroundings.
Cozy, bright-green eatery serving design-your-own maki rolls plus classic rolls, noodles & tea.
Meet Noodles, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 594 reviews.
Funtime Sushi & Ramen & Tea Bar, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 363 reviews.
Street Brothers Seafood, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 299 reviews.
Present Tense, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 275 reviews.
Thai Samurai Bellevue, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 102 reviews.
Teriyaki boyz, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
Pan-Asian stop offering a buffet, hibachi-style fare & sushi in a spare space accented with bamboo.
No-frills Vietnamese eatery featuring multiple varieties of noodle soup, BBQ pork & banh mi.
Casual, contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring a full-service sushi bar & live hibachi grill.
Creative sushi rolls & various Asian entrees served in modern-rustic digs with a full bar & patio.
Punk Wok, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 382 reviews.
Hai's Sushi & Pho, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 285 reviews.
ICHIBAN JAPANESE CUISINE, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 266 reviews.
Dragon Phoenix buffet, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 245 reviews.
Drunken noodles & other traditional Thai eats are featured at this elevated bar & eatery.
Otaku Ramen, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 124 reviews.
Rock N Roll Sushi, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 557 reviews.
Otaku Ramen, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 406 reviews.
Straightforward sushi house offering a variety of specialty rolls & a selection of Japanese entrees.
Otaku Ramen, in Nashville, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 169 reviews.
Casual Japanese eatery with a large menu including yakitori, creative sushi rolls & seafood.
Steam Boys, in Nashville, is next up, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 118 reviews.
Shokku Ramen, in Nashville, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 501 reviews.
Japanese eatery offering sushi, sake & beer in a resort hotel with lush greenery & a koi pond.
NASHi NOODLES, in Nashville, is next up, rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
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I've eaten ramen across Nashville more times than I can count at this point, and what consistently surprises visitors is how seriously the city takes noodles. Nashville's ramen scene has exploded alongside the city's broader food boom.
The same energy that made Nashville a must-visit culinary city has attracted serious ramen chefs, and the result is a scene that punches well above its regional weight.
Whether you're a tonkotsu loyalist, a miso devotee, or someone who has never ordered ramen from a proper shop before, Nashville has a bowl for you — you just need to know where to look.
I put together this guide using Google ratings, review volume, and neighborhood context to surface the 7 spots that deserve your attention. The top-rated restaurant in Nashville right now is Hawkers Asian Street Food at 4.9 stars — but every shop on this list is worth the trip.
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Nashville has the South's fastest-growing ramen scene, and the geography matters. Not every neighborhood has equal access to quality noodles — here's where to focus your search:
Nashville's most food-forward neighborhood. The Eastside's creative restaurant culture has produced some of the city's most interesting ramen concepts, where Japanese technique meets Southern sensibility in bowls that feel genuinely Nashville.
Nashville's beloved southern neighborhoods have attracted quality Japanese dining as the area's food scene has matured. Expect serious tonkotsu and miso alongside Nashville's characteristically warm hospitality.
The Vanderbilt University area creates reliable demand for quality, affordable ramen. Several strong spots operate here, catering to students, staff, and nearby residents who've made them weekly regulars.
Nashville ramen occasionally incorporates Southern influences — don't be surprised to see smoked pork chashu, hot chicken-inspired tare, or local corn in bowls. This isn't cultural fusion for its own sake; Nashville chefs genuinely marry the two traditions thoughtfully.
Not sure which broth to order? Read our complete guide to the 4 types of ramen — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — before you go. Five minutes of reading will transform how you order.
Every restaurant on this list was ranked by analyzing Google reviews — not just star averages, but the content of what real diners said about broth quality, noodle texture, service, and value.
We weighted review volume heavily (a 4.7 from 500 diners tells you more than a 4.9 from 12), and we applied a recency filter to prioritize shops that are consistently good right now, not shops coasting on a reputation built years ago.
You can also filter ramen by broth type — find tonkotsu ramen near you, find shoyu ramen, or find miso ramen across our full directory.
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Nashville, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Nashville, TN, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 84 ramen spots in and around Nashville, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Hawkers Asian Street Food is the highest-rated ramen in Nashville right now at 4.9 stars, with Maru WeHo close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Nashville you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
When you have exhausted Nashville, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Tennessee or browse every city and state in the directory.
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The restaurants on this list represent the top picks based on rating and review volume, but Nashville's ramen scene has more to offer than any single ranked list can capture.
New shops open regularly, seasonal specials change the best-bowl calculation, and neighborhood gems that haven't yet accumulated hundreds of reviews deserve discovery too.
For the most current view of ramen in Nashville, check our blog for updated guides, or use the broth type filter to find specific styles across the metro.
If you want to compare Nashville's scene to other cities, we cover ramen in dozens of US cities — the directory is the fastest way to find your next bowl wherever you are.
By rating, Hawkers Asian Street Food is currently the top ramen spot in Nashville at 4.9 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
There are 84 ramen spots listed in Nashville, TN on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
You will typically find the classic broths in Nashville — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Nashville, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Nashville spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.
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