Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Elizabeth City, North Carolina — 8 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Elizabeth City, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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8 restaurants
Totally Thai
146 E Rich Blvd suite b, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Closed — Closed today
Totally Thai, out in Elizabeth City, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5 from 242 reviews.
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Toyama Japanese Restaurant | Hibachi • Sushi
218 N Poindexter St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Closed — Closed today
Toyama Japanese Restaurant | Hibachi • Sushi, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 532 reviews.
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Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant
225 S Hughes Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Closed — 11AM–2:30PM, 3:30–8:30PM
Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 170 reviews.
Volcano | Japanese • Hibachi
100 Commercial Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4:30–10PM
Volcano | Japanese • Hibachi, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,275 reviews.
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Shun Xing | Chinese
1313 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Open today: 10:30AM–9:30PM
Shun Xing | Chinese, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 491 reviews.
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New Star Chinese & Hibachi Restaurant
679 S Hughes Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Open today: 10:30AM–10PM
New Star Chinese & Hibachi Restaurant, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 311 reviews.
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Lucky Wok | Chinese
513 W Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Open today: 10:30AM–10PM
Lucky Wok | Chinese, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 102 reviews.
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China Garden
1805 Weeksville Rd # E, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Closed — Closed today
China Garden, in Elizabeth City, is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 156 reviews.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 cheap ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest cheap ramen in Elizabeth 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
Where can I find cheap ramen in Elizabeth City?+
The map above filters Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City?+
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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