Best Ramen Restaurants In Detroit, Michigan
Find ramen restaurants in Detroit, Michigan. Enter your ZIP or use your location to sort by distance, then filter by broth type, price, and hours.
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We tried every serious ramen and Japanese noodle shop in Detroit and brought you the ten we love most. Detroit's ramen scene is smaller than coastal cities but full of personality — from the subway-tiled Corktown institution at Johnny Noodle King to the cozy izakayas of Michigan Avenue and the downtown lunch spots that keep office workers coming back daily. We ranked these ten using Google ratings, review volume, and what Detroit locals keep ordering again and again.
Ramen Restaurants in Detroit, MI
27 ramen restaurants in our directory.
Sakura Hibachi Grill
3109 Roosevelt St, Detroit, MI 48216
Teaze
1200 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Experience Zuzu
511 Woodward Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48226
The Goblin Detroit
2547 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Antojitos Southwest
2100 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Ima Izakaya
2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Bash Original Izakaya
5069 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48208
Takoi
2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Johnny Noodle King
2601 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216
Pho Lucky
3111 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
HIROKI-SAN
1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Nuevo Seoul
220 W Congress St ste b, Detroit, MI 48226
(RELOCATED to 2100 Michigan Ave) Ima
2015 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Ima Noodles
4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Bangkok 96 Street Food
474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201
Soraya
160 W Fort St 1st Floor, Ste 100, Detroit, MI 48226
Noodle Art
555 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48226
Sun Sun Restaurant
230 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
Urban Ramen
4206 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Sun China
16921 Telegraph Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
Finding Great Ramen in Detroit, Michigan
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Detroit, I start with the map above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Detroit, MI, and once you drop in your ZIP or tap "Use my location," it sorts them by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 27 ramen spots in and around Detroit, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Sakura Hibachi Grill is the highest-rated ramen in Detroit right now at 4.9 stars, with Teaze 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.
How I pick a ramen spot in Detroit
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.
Narrowing down what you are craving
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Detroit 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 Detroit, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Michigan or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Where to Find the Best Ramen in Detroit
Detroit's best ramen is spread across several neighborhoods — Corktown leads with Johnny Noodle King, Michigan Avenue has two excellent izakayas, and Downtown has a cluster of Japanese spots within walking distance. We love Teaze for pure rating and Ima Izakaya for the full izakaya experience. Johnny Noodle King remains the most trusted name with nearly 3,000 reviews. Whether you want a classic tonkotsu, a creative fusion bowl, or an izakaya night out, Detroit has more to offer than its reputation suggests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Detroit, MI?+
By rating, Sakura Hibachi Grill is currently the top ramen spot in Detroit 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.
How many ramen restaurants are in Detroit, MI?+
There are 27 ramen spots listed in Detroit, MI 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.
What types of ramen are available in Detroit?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Detroit — 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.
Is there ramen open late or open now in Detroit?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Detroit, 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.
How do I find ramen delivery near Detroit?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Detroit 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.