1Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty
Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every spot we track for Hakata ramen in Cedar Rapids, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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1Izumi All You Can Eat North Liberty, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
2Sushiya | Japanese, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
3Ramen Gear
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4Uncle Sang Sushi & Kitchen, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
5LP - Street Food, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
6Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
7the hip-stir, in Cedar Rapids, is our top pick — rated 4.6 out of 5.
8Oyama Sushi & Steakhouse | Japanese, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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10Hokkaido Ramen House, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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12Coyle's Hibachi Chef SW, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
13Mandarin Spice Asian Grill, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
14Red Ginger, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
15MIX - Uptown Marion, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
16Coyle's Hibachi Chef SE, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
17Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
18Sumi Sushi & Skewer, in Cedar Rapids, is next up, rated 3.8 out of 5.
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When I am after Hakata ramen in Cedar Rapids, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward Hakata 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.
Hakata ramen is the original tonkotsu style from the Hakata district of Fukuoka — a rich, milky pork-bone broth with thin, straight, extra-firm noodles designed for kaedama (a noodle refill) so the broth outlasts the first serving.
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 Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA restaurants serving Hakata-style ramen. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance, then check menus and reviews for kaedama and thin, straight noodles.
Hakata ramen is the original tonkotsu ramen style, from the Hakata district of Fukuoka on Kyushu — a rich, milky pork-bone broth served with thin, straight, extra-firm noodles.
Kaedama is a noodle refill — you order a fresh batch of noodles to add to your remaining broth once the first serving is gone. It is a Hakata tradition that lets you keep eating without ordering a whole new bowl.
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