1Crafted Ramen Misolado
Crafted Ramen Misolado, in Council Bluffs, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every ramen restaurant we track in Council Bluffs, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
16 ramen restaurants on this page
16 ramen restaurants
1Crafted Ramen Misolado, in Council Bluffs, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5.
2Umami Asian Cuisine, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
3Mercy Thai Restaurant, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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5HuHot Mongolian Grill, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
6Tish's Restaurant, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
7Kristen's Kitchen LLC, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
8Yamato Sushi Train & Grill, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
9Sakura Sushi & Hibachi, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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11Ika San | Ramen, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
12360 Steakhouse, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
13D'Leon's Taco Rico, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
14Tokyo Sushi, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5.
15Ika San Ramen & Izakaya, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5.
16Noodles and Company, in Council Bluffs, is next up, rated 3.3 out of 5.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Council Bluffs, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Council Bluffs, 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 16 ramen spots in and around Council Bluffs, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Crafted Ramen Misolado is the highest-rated ramen in Council Bluffs right now at 4.9 stars, with Umami Asian Cuisine 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 Council Bluffs 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, Crafted Ramen Misolado is currently the top ramen spot in Council Bluffs 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 16 ramen spots listed in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs — 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 Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs 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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