Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina — 19 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Asheville, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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19 restaurants
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 12–3PM, 4–9:30PM
Japanese dishes & sushi with stylish presentations, plus a sake list, served in cozy quarters.
Wild Ginger Noodle Bar
1950 Hendersonville Rd Ste 12, Asheville, NC 28803Closed — 11AM–8:30PM
Easygoing dining space serving up Vietnamese pho, banh mi & other noodle & rice entrees.
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 5–9:30PM
Stylish choice with a terrace offering hot pot & dumplings with an American twist, plus cocktails.
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Miyako House
122 College St # B, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Japanese staples including sushi, noodle soups & teriyaki dishes are served at this humble eatery.
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P.F. Chang's
26 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28803Closed — 11AM–9PM
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton Ave Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11:30AM–9PM
Trendy, contemporary spot offering modern dim sum & Chinese small plates, plus wine & cocktails.
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Green Tea Sushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Modest roadside spot with a sushi bar serving Japanese fare along with Thai & Chinese dishes.
Zen Sushi
640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–10PM
Casual, modern Japanese restaurant combining sushi with hibachi-grilled fare plus beer & wine.
Gan Shan
285 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — 4–9PM
Asian flavors meet Appalachian ingredients at this relaxed haunt with outdoor seating.
Mizu Noodle & Asian Cuisine
22 New Leicester Hwy Suite D, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4–9PM
Mizu Noodle & Asian Cuisine, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 251 reviews.
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Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,416 reviews.
Shanghai Dumpling House
37 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Familiar Chinese staples including dumplings, noodles & fried rice served in an informal restaurant.
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Typhoon Noodle
1834 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803Closed — 12–8:30PM
Typhoon Noodle, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 867 reviews.
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Pacific Pagoda Sushi & Grill
1863 Hendersonville Rd #124, Asheville, NC 28803Closed — 11AM–10PM
Pan-Asian entrees, sushi & sashimi in easygoing surrounds with Asian & nautical decor.
Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — Closed today
Cozy bistro serving sushi, stir-fries & other Japanese fare (plus beer/wine) with an organic focus.
Udon Sushi & Noodle
129 Bleachery Blvd, Asheville, NC 28805Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Udon Sushi & Noodle, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
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Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC
3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805Closed — 11:30AM–8:30PM
Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 241 reviews.
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The Noodle Shop
3 SW Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 12–9:30PM
Noodle dishes, spring rolls & other Chinese staples in simple surroundings with a patio.
Yoshida Express
611 Tunnel Rd Ste B, Asheville, NC 28805Closed — Closed today
Yoshida Express, in Asheville, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 313 reviews.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Asheville, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward cheap 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 cheap ramen
Cheap ramen is not lesser ramen. A bowl under about $15 in Asheville is usually the sign of a shop that keeps its menu tight and its overhead low — one broth done properly, a couple of toppings, no table service to pay for. Some of the most respected shops in North Carolina sit squarely in this price band, because a long-simmered pork or chicken broth costs far less to make than it tastes like. This map filters Asheville, NC down to budget-friendly bowls, sorted so you can find the cheapest good ramen closest to you rather than just the cheapest.
How I find the best cheap ramen in Asheville
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 Asheville, 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 cheap ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest cheap ramen in Asheville 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 Asheville, NC or jump to cheap ramen near you nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find cheap ramen in Asheville?+
The map above filters Asheville, NC to restaurants in the budget price range — roughly under $15 a bowl. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance and find the closest affordable option.
How much should a bowl of ramen cost?+
Most markets run about $14 to $20 for a standard bowl. Anything under roughly $15 counts as budget, and under $12 is genuinely cheap. Prices climb with premium toppings like extra chashu or a marinated egg, which are usually a few dollars each.
Is cheap ramen lower quality?+
Not usually. Price tracks overhead — rent, service model, decor — more than broth quality. Counter-service shops with a short menu often make excellent ramen precisely because they do one or two bowls extremely well instead of a long menu adequately.
How do I eat cheap at a ramen shop in Asheville?+
Order the shop's standard bowl rather than the loaded special, skip extra toppings, and drink water instead of a beverage — that alone often saves $8 to $12. Lunch service is also frequently cheaper than dinner for the same bowl.
What is kaedama and does it save money?+
Kaedama is a refill of noodles added to your remaining broth, usually $1 to $3. At shops that offer it, ordering a standard bowl plus a kaedama is almost always cheaper than ordering a large or a second bowl.
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