Best Ramen In Johnson City, Tennessee — 18 Spots
Every spot we track for best ramen in Johnson City, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
18 restaurants on this page
18 restaurants
Pho Lao Kitchen Der
3043 Boones Creek Rd #105-3, Johnson City, TN 37615Closed — Closed today
Pho Lao Kitchen Der, out in Johnson City, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5 from 229 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Taiwan On Bubble Tea & Sushi Café
414 W Oakland Ave #1, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — Closed today
Taiwan On Bubble Tea & Sushi Café, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 171 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →The Roots Vietnamese Restaurant
600 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–8PM
The Roots Vietnamese Restaurant, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 666 reviews.
The Kimchi Market
701 W Market St #5, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 10AM–7PM
The Kimchi Market, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 321 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Yong Asian House
405 Roy Martin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615Closed — Closed today
Casual restaurant serving a mix of Asian dishes, including dim sum, pad Thai & sushi.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Hachimi Japanese Cuisine
3101 W Market St #108, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–9PM
Hachimi Japanese Cuisine, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 612 reviews.
Hana Asian Fusion, Sushi & Bar
1811 W State of Franklin Rd #3, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–9PM
Hana Asian Fusion, Sushi & Bar, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 203 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →GINZA ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI (Hibachi, Thai Food and Chinese Food)
198 Marketplace Blvd #130, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
GINZA ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI (Hibachi, Thai Food and Chinese Food), in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 51 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Juan Siao
104 Tipton St, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–9PM
Juan Siao, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 721 reviews.
iEat at Hana
1811 W State of Franklin Rd #2, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–9PM
iEat at Hana, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 403 reviews.
Misaki Japanese Steakhouse
3104 Bristol Hwy C, Johnson City, TN 37601Closed — 11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Misaki Japanese Steakhouse, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 389 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cafe One 11
111 Broyles Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601Closed — Closed today
Chinese, Indian, & Thai-inspired dishes with full sushi menu in a space with gem-toned decor.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
112 Sunset Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–2:30PM, 4:30–9PM
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 333 reviews.
Moto Japanese Restaurant
2607 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601Closed — 11AM–9PM
Compact establishment featuring a simple menu of classic Pan-Asian dishes made in a casual setting.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Yuimaru Kitchen
3020 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11:30AM–2PM, 4:30–8:30PM
Yuimaru Kitchen, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 936 reviews.
Wok and Hibachi
101 E Unaka Ave #1, Johnson City, TN 37601Closed — 11AM–10PM
Stir-fries & grill fare are the focus of this Pan-Asian venue with Chinese, Japanese & Thai options.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Yamato Japanese Steakhouse
2108 W Market St #700, Johnson City, TN 37604Closed — 11AM–8PM
Strip-mall restaurant featuring Japanese hibachi dishes made on an open grill in a casual setting.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Nori Japan
2011 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601Closed — 10:30AM–8PM
Nori Japan, in Johnson City, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 127 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Best Ramen In Johnson City, Tennessee
When I am after best ramen in Johnson City, 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 Johnson City
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 Johnson City, 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City?+
The map above is sorted so the highest-rated ramen restaurants in Johnson City, TN 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 Johnson City 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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