Best Ramen In Durham, North Carolina — 27 Spots
Every spot we track for best ramen in Durham, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
27 restaurants on this page
27 restaurants
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham
746 9th St, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 11:30AM–10PM
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham, out in Durham, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,151 reviews.
M Sushi
311 Holland St, Durham, NC 27701Open today: 5–10PM
Dimly lit, industrial-chic space turning out traditional Japanese seafood, plus sushi options.
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Kinya Ramen - Durham
202 W North Carolina 54 Suite #506, Durham, NC 27713Open today: 11AM–10PM
Kinya Ramen - Durham, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 691 reviews.
Gossip Tea Lounge
5320 McFarland Dr #130, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 10AM–8PM
Gossip Tea Lounge, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 304 reviews.
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Yamazushi Majin_- An, Tea House
8312 Massey Chapel Rd, Durham, NC 27713Closed — Closed today
High-end Japanese serving kaiseki set menus in a refined setting graced with artisanal pottery.
TANG
4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11AM–10PM
TANG, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
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Quickly Tea House
2604A Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 12–9PM
Quickly Tea House, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 419 reviews.
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U NOODLES
4104 Surles Ct UNIT 4, Durham, NC 27703Open today: 10:30AM–9:30PM
U NOODLES, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews.
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Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 9AM–10PM
Creative Korean fare & craft coffee is served in this relaxed haunt with an expansive garden.
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Juju Durham
737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Asian fusion and tapasbar offers creative, small plates, Shochu and Sake choices & other spirits.
M Kokko
311 Holland St Suite B, Durham, NC 27701Open today: 5–10PM
Rustic-chic spot serving chicken-centric Korean eats, including wings, noodle & rice dishes & gyoza.
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Akashi Sushi
2223 NC-54 Suite R, Durham, NC 27713Open today: 5–9:30PM
Sushi, hibachi & noodles are featured on the broad Japanese menu at this relaxed strip-mall option.
Twisted Noodles
4201 University Dr STE 112, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11AM–9:30PM
Casual restaurant serving homestyle Thai dishes, including curries, noodles & vegan options.
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Sister Liu's Kitchen
5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #103, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11AM–8:45PM
Sister Liu's Kitchen, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 443 reviews.
Kiichi Ramen
730 9th St, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 11AM–9PM
Kiichi Ramen, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 325 reviews.
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M Tempura
111 W Orange St, Durham, NC 27701Open today: 5–10PM
M Tempura, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 301 reviews.
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China Star
4639 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 11AM–9PM
China Star, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviews.
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Lulu Bang Bang
5418 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703Closed — Closed today
Lulu Bang Bang, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 945 reviews.
Noodle 501
5319 New Hope Commons Dr #104, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11:30AM–3PM, 5–9PM
Noodle 501, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 343 reviews.
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Urban Noodle
4104 Surles Ct UNIT 4, Durham, NC 27703Open today: Hours unavailable
Urban Noodle, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 324 reviews.
Bulkogi @ The Boxyard
900 Park Offices Dr Suite 240, Durham, NC 27709Open today: 11AM–8PM
Bulkogi @ The Boxyard, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 263 reviews.
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Kurama Japanese Seafood
3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11:30AM–2PM, 4:30–10PM
Hibachi-style steaks served at teppanyaki tables & specialties from a sushi bar in a casual setting.
Asian Kitchen
1125 NC-54, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11AM–9:30PM
Low-key joint serving familiar Thai & Chinese fare along with a kids' menu & health-conscious eats.
Shanghai Restaurant | Chinese
3433 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705Open today: 11:30AM–2PM, 5–10PM
Chinese dining, including some less-standard dishes, in a subdued space with traditional sculptures.
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Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701Open today: 11AM–9:30PM
A changing menu of East Asian–inspired fare & desserts is informed by what’s in season.
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Bowl of Phở
2806 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703Closed — Closed today
Low-key restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese classic dishes, including vegetarian options.
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Sake Bomb
4215 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707Open today: 11AM–10PM
Stylish eatery serving elevated Asian dishes & inventive sushi rolls, plus a large sake selection.
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When I am after best ramen in Durham, 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 Durham
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 Durham, 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 Durham 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.
Prefer to widen the search? You can browse all ramen in Durham, NC or jump to best ramen near you nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen in Durham?+
The map above is sorted so the highest-rated ramen restaurants in Durham, NC 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 Durham 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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