Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Lakewood, Washington — 13 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Lakewood, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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13 restaurants
Sushi Niwa
9701 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed — Closed today
Familiar counter-serve sushi joint with traditional rolls, salads & rice bowls in the World Market.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Ho Soon Yi Restaurant
8501 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 11AM–10PM
Homey kitchen dispensing hearty Korean classics, including tofu soup, grilled meat & seafood.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Happy Teriyaki Bridgeport Way
10509 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 11AM–9PM
No-nonsense option whipping up stir-fries, teriyakis & other typical Japanese dishes.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
8722 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 11AM–9:30PM
This comfy Japanese option features sushi rolls & other familiar eats in a strip-mall setting.
House of Teriyaki
15204 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498Closed — Closed today
House of Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 664 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Yum Yum Teriyaki
6111 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW Suite#M, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 10AM–9PM
Yum Yum Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Pho PQ
10706 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 10AM–9PM
Informal Pan-Asian cafe for familiar Vietnamese soups & sandwiches, plus Thai & Chinese dishes.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →WAWA TERIYAKI (Hot Teriyaki ; old name)
8013 Steilacoom Blvd SW Suite C, Lakewood, WA 98498Closed — Closed today
WAWA TERIYAKI (Hot Teriyaki ; old name), in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 150 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →MaMa’s Pho
9312 S Tacoma Way #150, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 10AM–12AM
Branch of a casual chain offering a wide variety of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →ZEN Ramen & Sushi Burrito
8534 S Tacoma Way A, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 11AM–1AM
ZEN Ramen & Sushi Burrito, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 450 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Pho Lewis Vietnamese Fusion
14902 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498Open today: 10AM–8PM
Pho Lewis Vietnamese Fusion, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 442 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →KKO KKO Place(꼬꼬마을 후라이드치킨)
11113 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed — Closed today
Korean fried chicken, rice & noodle dishes served in a casual space until late evening.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cho Dang Tofu
9701 S Tacoma Way #101, Lakewood, WA 98499Open today: 10AM–9PM
Cho Dang Tofu, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 714 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Lakewood, Washington
When I am after cheap ramen in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Washington 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 Lakewood, WA 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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?+
The map above filters Lakewood, WA 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 Lakewood?+
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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