Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Sacramento, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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58 restaurants
1One of Sacramento's highest-rated ramen spots, Village of OM Plant Kitchen earns its 4.8-star reputation across 197 reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, vegan-friendly options, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
2One of Sacramento's highest-rated ramen spots, Pier 50 Sushi - Arden earns its 4.7-star reputation across 471 reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, vegan-friendly options, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
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4One of Sacramento's highest-rated ramen spots, Engawa Fusion earns its 4.7-star reputation across 190 reviews. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
5One of Sacramento's highest-rated ramen spots, Doma Korean Restaurant earns its 4.7-star reputation across 183 reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, vegan-friendly options, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
6One of Sacramento's highest-rated ramen spots, Pipo Ramen & Rice earns its 4.7-star reputation across 170 reviews. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
7Local Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
8Busy joint doling out a wide selection of ramen, plus small plates, curries & snow cones.
9Modest, family-run eatery serving Thai classics, including vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free items.
10Laid-back restaurant with a patio whipping up fried chicken, noodle soups, banh mi & rice bowls.
11Consistently praised by locals, Frog & Slim holds a strong 4.6-star rating from 439 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, vegan-friendly options, outdoor seating, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
12Informal venue offering sushi, bento, teriyaki & other classic Japanese fare in a pared-down space.
13Low-key Japanese eatery serving simple teriyaki boxes, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups & tempura.
14Snug, no-frills eatery selling ramen & udon noodle soups, sushi & other traditional Japanese eats.
15Consistently praised by locals, Oz Korean BBQ - Sacramento holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 2,794 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
16Traditional Chinese cuisine & grilled fare served in an unassuming strip-mall restaurant.
17Basic Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, tempura, teriyaki, udon, ramen & bento lunches.
18Local Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
19Japanese entrees, lots of sushi rolls & weekday happy-hour specials in family-friendly environs.
20This casual Japanese restaurant specializing in noodle dishes & sushi also offers beer, wine & sake.
21Sushi, maki rolls & Japanese grill fare in a streamlined dining room with curio displays & a bar.
22Consistently praised by locals, Seoul Express holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 283 Google reviews. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
23Consistently praised by locals, Ramen House Tenjin holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 260 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, vegan-friendly options, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
24Consistently praised by locals, Azayaka Japanese Fusion holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 177 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
25Consistently praised by locals, Fuji Sacramento holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 139 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
26Consistently praised by locals, Vons Chicken holds a strong 4.5-star rating from 94 Google reviews. Offering outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
27Locals line up for traditional bowls of ramen at this tiny Japanese specialist with outdoor seating.
28Savory, Japanese-style noodle soups plus sake & beer offered in a cool, minimalist-chic environment.
29Easygoing Japanese eatery offering rice bowls, noodle soups & an array of sushi.
30Casual sushi house serving a range of rolls & Japanese plates in a strip-mall setting.
31Set in a strip mall, this casual Japanese eatery with modern decor serves traditional fare.
32Spare, unassuming cafe with a patio & menu of Japanese noodle soups & Korean bibimbop.
33Consistently praised by locals, Boiling Avenue holds a strong 4.4-star rating from 362 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
34Enduring Japanese spot serving sushi, meat & tempura dishes in an informal setting with a cozy vibe.
35Consistently praised by locals, Old Gui Lin holds a strong 4.4-star rating from 198 Google reviews. Offering a curated drinks menu, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
36Consistently praised by locals, Rice & Noodles holds a strong 4.4-star rating from 97 Google reviews. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
37An array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.
38Classic & interpreted Japanese cuisine, sushi & bento boxes with a sushi bar & kimono wall decor.
39Laid-back Japanese restaurant with sports on TV, sake bombs & sushi covered in special sauces.
40A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Taqueria My Jalisco has built a following of 259 reviewers. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
41Casual, modern destination for sushi, teriyaki dishes & noodle soup, plus sake & Japanese beer.
42Lively, contemporary eatery serving sushi rolls & Pan-Asian plates, plus a lunch buffet.
43Korean BBQ & other standard dishes round out the menu at this compact, unpretentious restaurant.
44Funky store featuring a host of creative doughnuts in a variety of flavors plus coffee & more.
45A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Koshi Ramen Bar has built a following of 426 reviewers. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
46Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
47A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Ray's Chicken and Fish has built a following of 346 reviewers. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
48Simple space serving typical pho soups & Vietnamese noodle & rice entrees.
49Low-key institution with late hours & a collegial atmosphere preparing down-to-earth Korean meals.
50A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Lazi Cow - Sacramento has built a following of 152 reviewers. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
51A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Taichi Bubble Tea & Dumpling has built a following of 121 reviewers. Offering vegan-friendly options, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
52A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Tea Bay has built a following of 94 reviewers. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
53A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Bento Box | 65th has built a following of 881 reviewers. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
54Strip-mall Japanese restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls, plus teriyaki & pot stickers.
55A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Mochinut has built a following of 209 reviewers. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
56A well-regarded ramen option in Sacramento, Ramen 101 Town & Country Village has built a following of 152 reviewers. Offering outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
57Ramen 101 + Hawaiian BBQ is a ramen restaurant serving the Sacramento area. Offering a curated drinks menu, outdoor seating, delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
58TOMO Noodles & Dumplings is a ramen restaurant serving the Sacramento area. Offering delivery, it's a versatile spot for ramen lovers in Sacramento.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Sacramento, 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.
Cheap ramen is not lesser ramen. A bowl under about $15 in Sacramento 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 California 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 Sacramento, CA down to budget-friendly bowls, sorted so you can find the cheapest good ramen closest to you rather than just the cheapest.
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 Sacramento, 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.
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The map above filters Sacramento, CA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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