HAP Ramen Express
Snug takeaway kitchen prepping ample ramen bowls, karaage & other quick Japanese dishes.
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Vancouver, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
41 restaurants on this page
41 restaurants
Snug takeaway kitchen prepping ample ramen bowls, karaage & other quick Japanese dishes.
Sushi Sapporo Grill, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 261 reviews.
Corner of Tastes, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 261 reviews.
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Tiny Tasties, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 260 reviews.
THAI 4 U, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 143 reviews.
Rice & noodle dishes, plus other Japanese offerings, in a low-key spot with a cozy atmosphere.
Unassuming eatery serving Vietnamese soups, sandwiches & other fare, plus beer in a no-frills space.
Sakura of Japan, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 508 reviews.
Traditional Thai standards presented at this no-nonsense spot with desserts & a bar.
Sool Korean Kitchen, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 458 reviews.
Quick-serve Asian restaurant specializing in teriyaki dishes for dine-in or takeout.
Pure Thai Cafe, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 330 reviews.
Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 301 reviews.
Japanese fare from sushi to teriyaki & tempura dishes offered in an informal, contemporary space.
Vietnamese eatery specializing in traditional noodle soups served in laid-back surroundings.
The Noodle Bar Thai Street Food, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 438 reviews.
Simple pho specialist serving traditional Vietnamese dishes & Pan-Asian fare with veggie options.
Airy, atrium-like eatery serving a variety of creative ramen bowls, Japanese mains, poke & more.
Industrial, family-owned bar/eatery with outdoor seating preparing sizable Vietnamese & Thai plates.
Myriad Thai dishes served in a big, contemporary spot amid bamboo reeds, dark-wood tables & booths.
A mix of Japanese fare, including sushi staples & bento boxes, served in a strip-mall setting.
Modest Japanese eatery set in a strip mall offering sushi & other favorites, plus take-out options.
Tasty Pot, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 416 reviews.
Hokkaido Sushi Bar, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 299 reviews.
Oh My Teriyaki, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 269 reviews.
Kai Asian Street Food Vancouver, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 160 reviews.
Low-key Japanese eatery offering a classic menu of creative sushi, sashimi & hibachi grill plates.
Straightforward Chinese restaurant with a lounge offering traditional Beijing-style favorites.
Unassuming counter-serve eatery in a strip mall offering familiar Japanese, Chinese & Thai dishes.
An array of sushi & other Japanese fare drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this casual spot.
Sushi Chiyo, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,236 reviews.
Spicy chicken, beef bulgogi & other traditional meat-focused dishes served in a modern venue.
Ei8ht Noodles, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 465 reviews.
Wagaya Sushi & Grill, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 253 reviews.
Ichi Teriyaki 28, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 252 reviews.
Family-friendly destination for all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet including sushi & other dishes.
Cozy restaurant & cocktail lounge serving Thai & Laotian dishes, plus fried Asian snacks.
Mainstay for classic & creative sushi rolls plus Japanese entrees in an airy, light-filled room.
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
Sushi Factory, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 768 reviews.
Shen Chang, in Vancouver, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 129 reviews.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, 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.
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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