Best Ramen In Waterbury, Connecticut — 14 Spots
Every spot we track for best ramen in Waterbury, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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Shogun Japan
495 Union St, Waterbury, CT 06706, USAHours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Shogun Japan, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5.
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Gohan Japanese Cuisine
405 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489, USAClosed now
Gohan Japanese Cuisine, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
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Maru 67
320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT 06478, USAClosed now
Maru 67, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.

The Red Corner
780 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704, USAClosed now
The Red Corner, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.

Tomo 68
174 Prospect St, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USAClosed now
Tomo 68, in Waterbury, is our top pick — rated 4.6 out of 5.

Yoko Kitchen
254 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, USAClosed now
Yoko Kitchen, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.

Spirit Cafe
118 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06706, USAClosed now
Spirit Cafe, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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MASAGO SUSHI 35
29 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489, USAClosed now
MASAGO SUSHI 35, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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Funju Noodle Bar
20 Ives Rd #205b, Wallingford, CT 06492, USAClosed now
Funju Noodle Bar, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.

Cheng Square
1655 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762, USAClosed now
Cheng Square, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Sakura Japanese Steak House
544 Straits Turnpike, Watertown, CT 06795, USAClosed now
Sakura Japanese Steak House, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.

Asian Garden
3670 E Main St Suit 3, Waterbury, CT 06705, USAClosed now
Asian Garden, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.

Maggie McFly's | Middlebury
6 Woodside Ave, Middlebury, CT 06762, USAClosed now
Maggie McFly's | Middlebury, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.

Fujiya Ramen
425 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USAClosed now
Fujiya Ramen, in Waterbury, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
Best Ramen In Waterbury, Connecticut
When I am after best ramen in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury
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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury?+
The map above is sorted so the highest-rated ramen restaurants in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury 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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