1Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham, out in Durham, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,151 reviews.
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.
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2M Sushi
Dimly lit, industrial-chic space turning out traditional Japanese seafood, plus sushi options.
3Kinya Ramen - Durham
Kinya Ramen - Durham, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 691 reviews.
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4Gossip Tea Lounge
Gossip Tea Lounge, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 304 reviews.
5Yamazushi Majin_- An, Tea House
High-end Japanese serving kaiseki set menus in a refined setting graced with artisanal pottery.
6TANG
TANG, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
7Quickly Tea House
Quickly Tea House, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 419 reviews.
8U NOODLES
U NOODLES, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews.
9Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
Creative Korean fare & craft coffee is served in this relaxed haunt with an expansive garden.
10Juju Durham
Asian fusion and tapasbar offers creative, small plates, Shochu and Sake choices & other spirits.
11M Kokko
Rustic-chic spot serving chicken-centric Korean eats, including wings, noodle & rice dishes & gyoza.
12Akashi Sushi
Sushi, hibachi & noodles are featured on the broad Japanese menu at this relaxed strip-mall option.
13Twisted Noodles
Casual restaurant serving homestyle Thai dishes, including curries, noodles & vegan options.
14Sister Liu's Kitchen
Sister Liu's Kitchen, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 443 reviews.
15Kiichi Ramen
Kiichi Ramen, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 325 reviews.
16M Tempura
M Tempura, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 301 reviews.
17China Star
China Star, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviews.
18Lulu Bang Bang
Lulu Bang Bang, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 945 reviews.
19Noodle 501
Noodle 501, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 343 reviews.
20Urban Noodle
Urban Noodle, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 324 reviews.
21Bulkogi @ The Boxyard
Bulkogi @ The Boxyard, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 263 reviews.
22Kurama Japanese Seafood
Hibachi-style steaks served at teppanyaki tables & specialties from a sushi bar in a casual setting.
23Asian Kitchen
Low-key joint serving familiar Thai & Chinese fare along with a kids' menu & health-conscious eats.
24Shanghai Restaurant | Chinese
Chinese dining, including some less-standard dishes, in a subdued space with traditional sculptures.
25Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
A changing menu of East Asian–inspired fare & desserts is informed by what’s in season.
26Bowl of Phở
Low-key restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese classic dishes, including vegetarian options.
27Sake Bomb
Stylish eatery serving elevated Asian dishes & inventive sushi rolls, plus a large sake selection.
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Best Ramen In Durham, North Carolina
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.
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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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