Best Ramen Restaurants In Durham, North Carolina
Find ramen restaurants in Durham, North Carolina. Enter your ZIP or use your location to sort by distance, then filter by broth type, price, and hours.
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Ramen Restaurants in Durham, NC
44 ramen restaurants in our directory.
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham
746 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
Kinya Ramen - Durham
202 W North Carolina 54 Suite #506, Durham, NC 27713
M Sushi
311 Holland St, Durham, NC 27701
TANG
4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Yamazushi Majin_- An, Tea House
8312 Massey Chapel Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Gossip Tea Lounge
5320 McFarland Dr #130, Durham, NC 27707
U NOODLES
4104 Surles Ct UNIT 4, Durham, NC 27703
Ramyun Time
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd #200, Durham, NC 27707
Quickly Tea House
2604A Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Kiichi Ramen
730 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
M Kokko
311 Holland St Suite B, Durham, NC 27701
M Tempura
111 W Orange St, Durham, NC 27701
Juju Durham
737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705
Twisted Noodles
4201 University Dr STE 112, Durham, NC 27707
Sister Liu's Kitchen
5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #103, Durham, NC 27707
Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Akashi Sushi
2223 NC-54 Suite R, Durham, NC 27713
China Star
4639 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Noodle 501
5319 New Hope Commons Dr #104, Durham, NC 27707
Urban Noodle
4104 Surles Ct UNIT 4, Durham, NC 27703
Finding Great Ramen in Durham, North Carolina
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Durham, I start with the map above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Durham, NC, 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 44 ramen spots in and around Durham, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham is the highest-rated ramen in Durham right now at 4.9 stars, with M Sushi 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 Durham
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 Durham 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 Durham, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in North Carolina or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Durham, NC?+
By rating, Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham is currently the top ramen spot in Durham 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 Durham, NC?+
There are 44 ramen spots listed in Durham, NC 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 Durham?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Durham — 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 Durham?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Durham, 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 Durham?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Durham 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.