1Win Urbandale Bowls
Win Urbandale Bowls, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every spot we track for fish ramen in Des Moines, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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20 restaurants
1Win Urbandale Bowls, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
2Vietopia Asian Fusion, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
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5Wasabi Urbandale, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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10Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
11Hokkaido Ramen House, in Des Moines, is our top pick โ rated 4.6 out of 5.
12Ninja Sushi Ramen, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
13Hana Ramen Sushi, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
14Teriyaki House Japanese Grill, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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17Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Foods, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
18Wasabi WDM (50th & Mills Civic), in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
19Samurai Sushi and Hibachi, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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When I am after fish ramen in Des Moines, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward fish ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want โ or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Fish ramen leans on seafood for its flavor โ a savory gyokai (seafood) broth built on dried fish like niboshi, or a bowl topped with fresh fish and shellfish. This map surfaces the seafood-forward ramen spots near you.
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 Des Moines, 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 shows Des Moines, IA seafood-forward ramen spots. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance, then check menus and reviews for gyokai or niboshi to confirm a true seafood bowl.
Fish ramen gets its flavor from seafood โ usually a gyokai broth built on dried fish like niboshi (sardines), bonito, and kombu, or a bowl topped with fresh fish and shellfish.
Gyokai means "seafood" in Japanese. Gyokai ramen uses a broth made from dried fish and seaweed for a deep, savory, umami-rich flavor.
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