Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Greenville, North Carolina — 12 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Greenville, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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MO-MO MAGIC
1904 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834Closed — Closed today
MO-MO MAGIC, out in Greenville, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews.
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I Love Pho-Greenville, NC
302A Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — 11AM–9PM
I Love Pho-Greenville, NC, in Greenville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 294 reviews.
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Noodle Mania
2000 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — Closed today
Noodle Mania, in Greenville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 257 reviews.
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Sakura Asian Express
3209 S Memorial Dr, Greenville, NC 27834Closed — Closed today
Small, straightforward option whipping up rice dishes, noodle soups & other Asian staples.
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Shogun | Japanese Restaurant
420 E Arlington Blvd # F, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Roomy eatery & bar with an open kitchen turning out Japanese staples like sushi, hibachi & teriyaki.
Wasabi 88 | Asian Bistro • Sushi • Bar
1605 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — 5–10PM
Casual, contemporary restaurant offering Asian entrees, sushi, cocktails & regular live music.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
3525 S Memorial Dr, Greenville, NC 27834Closed — Closed today
Compact Japanese restaurant in a strip mall featuring sushi, rolls & other specialties.
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Japan Inn
739 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — 11AM–10PM
Low-key spot with booth seating & an all-you-can-eat buffet serving sushi & other Japanese dishes.
Osaka Sushi & Hibachi
302 A Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — 11AM–9PM
Asian entrees, creative sushi rolls & dim sum served in a relaxed space with traditional decor.
EC PHO VIETNAMESE NOODLE HOUSE
109 Greenville Blvd SE Suite #100, Greenville, NC 27858Closed — Closed today
EC PHO VIETNAMESE NOODLE HOUSE, in Greenville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 665 reviews.
Ninja Hibachi Express
604 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834Closed — 11AM–10PM
Ninja Hibachi Express, in Greenville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 511 reviews.
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Hibachi Xpress
2414 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
This counter-serve joint offering hibachi-grilled entrees & bowls also has a modest sushi selection.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Greenville, 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 Greenville 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville
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 Greenville, 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 Greenville 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 Greenville?+
The map above filters Greenville, 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 Greenville?+
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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