1Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty
Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty, in Cedar Rapids, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every ramen restaurant we track in Cedar Rapids, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
18 ramen restaurants on this page
18 ramen restaurants
1Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty, in Cedar Rapids, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5.
2Sushiya | Japanese, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
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4Uncle Sang Sushi & Kitchen, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
5LP - Street Food, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
6Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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8Oyama Sushi & Steakhouse | Japanese, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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10Hokkaido Ramen House, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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12Coyle's Hibachi Chef SW, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
13Mandarin Spice Asian Grill, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
14Red Ginger, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
15MIX - Uptown Marion, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
16Coyle's Hibachi Chef SE, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
17Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
18Sumi Sushi & Skewer, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Cedar Rapids, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Cedar Rapids, IA, 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 18 ramen spots in and around Cedar Rapids, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty is the highest-rated ramen in Cedar Rapids right now at 4.9 stars, with Sushiya | Japanese 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 Cedar Rapids 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.
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By rating, Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty is currently the top ramen spot in Cedar Rapids 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 18 ramen spots listed in Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids — 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 Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids 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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