Cheap Ramen Restaurants in New Bern, North Carolina — 18 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in New Bern, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
18 restaurants on this page
18 restaurants
HAPPY BOBA CAFE
1904 S Glenburnie Rd A, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 10:30AM–6PM
HAPPY BOBA CAFE, out in New Bern, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5 from 134 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Musashi Japanese Steak
2041 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — Closed today
Chefs cook tabletop at this unpretentious restaurant with hibachi meals & a sushi bar.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Ginza Japan | Sushi • Japanese
3025 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — Closed today
Sushi bar with house rolls, tempura, katsu & other classic Japanese cooked fare plus lunch specials.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Mon Asian Market: Restaurant & Grocery
2117 S Glenburnie Rd Suite 16-18, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 11AM–8:30PM
Mon Asian Market: Restaurant & Grocery, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 362 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Thai Angel
247 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560Closed — Closed today
Thai Angel, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 307 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sumo Bowl | Japanese • Chinese
1905 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 11:30AM–8PM
Unassuming eatery offering Japanese hibachi grill specialties as well as familiar Chinese classics.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →East Cuisine Asian Restaurant
3529 Dr ML King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560Closed — Closed today
East Cuisine Asian Restaurant, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 374 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sanuki Japanese Steak And Seafood Restaurant
2311 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560Open today: Hours unavailable
Sushi, hibachi entrees & teriyaki in a simple, Asian-inspired space lined with shoji screens.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sake Hibachi Sushi & Bar
400 Hotel Dr, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 12–10PM
Sake Hibachi Sushi & Bar, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,051 reviews.
Peking Garden
2007 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 11AM–9PM
Peking Garden, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 168 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →New Chinese Food Takeout
1405 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC 28560Closed — 12–9PM
New Chinese Food Takeout, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 237 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Chinese Express
3105 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560Closed — Closed today
Chinese Express, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 212 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Jade Express - New Bern | Chinese
3006 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — Closed today
Jade Express - New Bern | Chinese, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 176 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →China Wok
3321 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 12–9PM
China Wok, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 152 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →China Garden | Chinese
1216 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
China Garden | Chinese, in New Bern, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 573 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Golden China Restaurant
951 US-70, New Bern, NC 28560Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Casual chain eatery serving a lengthy menu of Chinese classics, from lo mein to General Tso's.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Hibachi Buffet
US, 3342 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 11AM–9PM
Hibachi Buffet, in New Bern, is next up, rated 3.6 out of 5 from 1,105 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Panda Express
3467 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562Closed — 10AM–9:30PM
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cheap Ramen Restaurants in New Bern, North Carolina
When I am after cheap ramen in New Bern, 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 New Bern 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 New Bern, 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 New Bern
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 New Bern, 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 New Bern 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 New Bern?+
The map above filters New Bern, 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 New Bern?+
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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