Best Ramen In Dubuque, Iowa — 8 Spots
Every spot we track for best ramen in Dubuque, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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8 restaurants

Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
955 Washington St #101, Dubuque, IA 52001, USAClosed now
Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.

Oolong Asian Cuisine
145 W 11th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USAClosed now
Oolong Asian Cuisine, in Dubuque, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5.

Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
3187 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USAClosed now
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.

Copper Kettle
2987 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USAClosed now
Copper Kettle, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.

Lina's Thai Bistro
2055 Holliday Dr Ste 200, Dubuque, IA 52002, USAClosed now
Lina's Thai Bistro, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.

HuHot Mongolian Grill
555 JF Kennedy Rd #685, Kennedy Mall, Dubuque, IA 52002, USAClosed now
HuHot Mongolian Grill, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.

Yen Ching Restaurant
926 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USAClosed now
Yen Ching Restaurant, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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Noodles and Company
800 Wacker Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002, USAClosed now
Noodles and Company, in Dubuque, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5.
Best Ramen In Dubuque, Iowa
When I am after best ramen in Dubuque, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward best ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
What makes great best ramen
The best ramen restaurants share a few traits: a broth simmered in-house rather than shortcuts, noodles with real bite, and a rating that holds up across a large number of reviews rather than a handful of lucky five-stars. This map is sorted so the highest-rated, most-reviewed spots near you rank first.
How I find the best best ramen in Dubuque
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Dubuque, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
Tips for ordering best ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest best ramen in Dubuque is on top.
- •Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews — fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- •Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- •Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen in Dubuque?+
The map above is sorted so the highest-rated ramen restaurants in Dubuque, IA rank first, with review count as the tiebreaker. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to see the best bowl closest to you.
How is "best" ranked on this page?+
Rating first, review count as the tiebreaker, and a minimum review threshold so a perfect score from only a few reviews doesn't outrank a proven favorite with thousands behind it.
Is the top-ranked spot in Dubuque always the right pick?+
It's a strong default, but layering on a broth filter — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio — helps you find the best option within the specific style you're craving that day.
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