1Ali'i Poke - Downtown Indy
Outlet serving Hawaiian poke rice bowls with a variety of toppings to eat in or take out.
71 Ramen Restaurants in Indianapolis, IN
Every ramen restaurant we track in Indianapolis, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
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2Baan Thai Bistro
With 4.8 stars. Baan Thai Bistro is a top-rated thai restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, outdoor seating.
3Wisanggeni Pawon
With 4.8 stars. Wisanggeni Pawon is a top-rated indonesian restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, reservations accepted.
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4Takumi Boba Tea & Ramen
With 4.8 stars. Takumi Boba Tea & Ramen is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis.
5Tin's House, Thai Cuisine
With 4.8 stars. Tin's House, Thai Cuisine is a top-rated thai restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options.
Closed — 11:30AM–1:30PM, 2:30–9PM+1 317-390-4101Website9120 Crawfordsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234
6Minazuki Sushi Bar
With 4.8 stars. Minazuki Sushi Bar is a top-rated sushi restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
7E Sushi
With 4.8 stars. E Sushi is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar.
8One World Market of Indiana
With 4.7 stars. One World Market of Indiana is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis.
9Masa Sake Grill
With 4.7 stars. Masa Sake Grill is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
10Strange Bird
With 4.7 stars. Strange Bird is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering outdoor seating, a full bar.
11HAN Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
With 4.7 stars. HAN Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is a top-rated korean restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
12Moar Tea
With 4.7 stars. Moar Tea is a top-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.
13Yummy Bowl 82
With 4.7 stars. Yummy Bowl 82 is a top-rated asian restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar.
14Yummy bowl
With 4.7 stars. Yummy bowl is a top-rated restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
15Vel Asian Cuisine (all you can eat sushi)
With 4.7 stars. Vel Asian Cuisine (all you can eat sushi) is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering reservations accepted.
16Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi
With 4.7 stars. Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
17Kyuramen x TBaar - Willow Lake East
With 4.7 stars. Kyuramen x TBaar - Willow Lake East is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
18Asian Snack
With 4.7 stars. Asian Snack is a top-rated chinese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering reservations accepted.
19Egg Roll Number 1
Straight-up Chinese & Vietnamese joint celebrated for affordable lunch deals & giant wall menu.
20Sakura
Casual nook serving up sushi, teriyaki & other Japanese staples, plus beer, wine & sake.
21Ichiban Sushi Bar & Sammy's Asian Cuisine
An eclectic array of sushi, hibachi & Asian entrees served in stylish digs with traditional accents.
22Asaka Japanese Restaurant
Simple, traditionally decorated Japanese kitchen specializing in sushi & noodles, plus a full bar.
23Ichiban Noodles
No-frills casual spot for traditional Japanese noodle dishes, dumplings & sushi rolls.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 317-841-0484Website8355 Bash St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
24Hana Japanese Fusion Sushi & Grill
Modern restaurant serving traditional sushi options, hibachi & teriyaki, plus Chinese & Thai dishes.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 317-992-22586905 S Emerson Ave Ste Z, Indianapolis, IN 46237
25Yujo - Indianapolis Ramen & Boba Tea
With 4.6 stars. Yujo - Indianapolis Ramen & Boba Tea is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, outdoor seating.
26Tegry Bistro
With 4.6 stars. Tegry Bistro is a top-rated sushi restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, outdoor seating.
27Chin Family Restaurant
With 4.6 stars. Chin Family Restaurant is a top-rated asian restaurant in Indianapolis. offering reservations accepted.
28Sake Maru
With 4.6 stars. Sake Maru is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
29Sushi Yama (Sushi, Hibachi & Ramen All You Can Eat)
With 4.6 stars. Sushi Yama (Sushi, Hibachi & Ramen All You Can Eat) is a top-rated sushi restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
30Izumi Japanese Cuisine
With 4.6 stars. Izumi Japanese Cuisine is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
31KYOTO NORA Hibachi Express Ramen and Sushi
With 4.6 stars. KYOTO NORA Hibachi Express Ramen and Sushi is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar.
32Slippery Noodle Inn
Indiana's oldest bar features a huge American menu, live blues bands & loads of atmosphere.
33Fujiyama Steakhouse of Japan
Simply styled Japanese steakhouse crafts imaginative sushi rolls & tabletop hibachi entertainment.
34FortyFive Degrees
Sleek, funky locale for fusion-inspired Japanese plates & sushi, plus cocktails & after-dinner DJs.
35Ramen Ray
A no-frills stop for high-quality ramen & other Japanese eats in simple counter-serve surrounds.
36Yummy Bowl
With 4.5 stars. Yummy Bowl is a top-rated restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
37Tomo Japanese Steakhouse
Standard Japanese steakhouse with many meat entrees & a full menu of sushi & lunch specials.
Closed — 11AM–2:30PM, 4:30–10PM+1 317-254-8666Website7411 N Keystone Ave # A, Indianapolis, IN 46240
38Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen (Sushi All You Can Eat)
With 4.5 stars. Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen (Sushi All You Can Eat) is a top-rated sushi restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
39Harmony steak house
With 4.5 stars. Harmony steak house is a top-rated japanese steakhouse in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
40Mori Sushi
Spacious, laid-back Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi, salads, ramen & signature rolls.
Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4:30–10PM+1 317-964-0139Website231 S College Ave suite200, Indianapolis, IN 46202
41Mt Fuji
With 4.5 stars. Mt Fuji is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering outdoor seating, a full bar.
42Harmony Tea Shoppe
With 4.5 stars. Harmony Tea Shoppe is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis.
43Sushi Den
With 4.5 stars. Sushi Den is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
44Kyoto Hibachi Express, Ramen & Sushi
With 4.5 stars. Kyoto Hibachi Express, Ramen & Sushi is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
45Mommy Thai
With 4.5 stars. Mommy Thai is a top-rated burmese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, reservations accepted.
46Kabuto Japanese Steak House
Chefs grill meats & prepare sushi at communal tables at this Japanese steakhouse & sushi stop.
47Pho Real
A Vietnamese, Thai & Laotian menu with lunch specials & happy hour in a room with high ceilings.
48Modita
With 4.4 stars. Modita is a top-rated asian restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options, a full bar.
49Sizzling Wok
Low-key spot for tailor-made Vietnamese & Chinese fare known for ample dishes & flavorful pho broth.
50Harmony Tea Shoppe
With 4.4 stars. Harmony Tea Shoppe is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering vegan-friendly options.
51Mizu Sushi & Hibachi Express
With 4.4 stars. Mizu Sushi & Hibachi Express is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering reservations accepted.
52Korn’s
With 4.4 stars. Korn’s is a top-rated restaurant in Indianapolis.
53Homey Hot Pot & Sushi Buffet
Casual buffet restaurant offering a huge menu of Chinese & Japanese noodles & sushi.
54Naked Tchopstix
Local restaurant & bar chain serving sushi & Pan-Asian dishes in a contemporary space.
55Viet Kitchen & Hibachi
With 4.3 stars. Viet Kitchen & Hibachi is a top-rated vietnamese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
56Shoya Revolving Sushi (All You Can Eat)
With 4.3 stars. Shoya Revolving Sushi (All You Can Eat) is a top-rated conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4:30–10:30PM+1 317-537-2287Website5025 E 82nd St Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46250
57Hanabi Hibachi Burritos
With 4.3 stars. Hanabi Hibachi Burritos is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis.
58Tian Fu Asian Bistro
Intimate strip-mall nook offering a Pan-Asian menu of Thai, Japanese & Chinese entrees, plus sushi.
59Wei Ramen
Homestyle ramen dishes are served along with other Japanese comfort food at this casual restaurant.
60Tian Fu Chinese Food & Japanese Sushi
With 4.2 stars. Tian Fu Chinese Food & Japanese Sushi is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
61Chiang Mai Thai Noodle
Traditional Thai cuisine, plus beer & wine, offered in a warm, relaxed environment with bar seating.
62Oppa Beef Bone Soup
With 4.2 stars. Oppa Beef Bone Soup is a top-rated korean restaurant in Indianapolis.
63Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
With 4.1 stars. Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet is a top-rated buffet restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar.
64Kyuramen x TBaar - Indianapolis
With 4.1 stars. Kyuramen x TBaar - Indianapolis is a top-rated ramen restaurant in Indianapolis. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
65Noodles and Company
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
66Noodles and Company
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
67Yoshi (Downtown Indy)
With 4 stars. Yoshi (Downtown Indy) is a top-rated sushi takeaway in Indianapolis.
68Noodles and Company
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
69Bento Sushi
With 3.3 stars. Bento Sushi is a top-rated sushi takeaway in Indianapolis.
70Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar
With 3.2 stars. Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar is a top-rated noodle shop in Indianapolis.
71Maki of Japan
With 2.6 stars. Maki of Japan is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Indianapolis.
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I've eaten ramen across Indianapolis more times than I can count at this point, and what consistently surprises visitors is how seriously the city takes noodles.
Indianapolis has built a legitimately impressive ramen scene over the past decade, largely through the city's ambitious food culture and a growing Asian American community. Indy's ramen punches above its Midwest expectations consistently.
Whether you're a tonkotsu loyalist, a miso devotee, or someone who has never ordered ramen from a proper shop before, Indianapolis has a bowl for you — you just need to know where to look.
I put together this guide using Google ratings, review volume, and neighborhood context to surface the 7 spots that deserve your attention. The top-rated restaurant in Indianapolis right now is Slippery Noodle Inn at 4.5 stars — but every shop on this list is worth the trip.
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Where to Find Ramen in Indianapolis: Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Indianapolis has the Midwest's most quietly accomplished ramen scene, and the geography matters. Not every neighborhood has equal access to quality noodles — here's where to focus your search:
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis's college-adjacent neighborhood with a dense restaurant scene. Several strong Japanese spots operate in and around Broad Ripple, serving the student, young professional, and longtime resident mix that makes the area one of the city's most food-forward.
Fountain Square
Indy's artsy, east-side neighborhood. Fountain Square's independent restaurant culture includes some of the city's most creative Japanese dining, with chefs who take ramen seriously as a craft.
Mass Ave (Massachusetts Avenue)
Indianapolis's cultural corridor. Mass Ave's concentration of quality restaurants includes several strong ramen options, and the walkable street makes it the most accessible neighborhood for visitors.
Indianapolis-Specific Ordering Tips
Indianapolis ramen reflects the Midwest's value-for-money ethos — portions are generous and prices are fair. Don't be put off by the modest settings; some of Indy's best ramen is served in no-frills spaces where the investment goes entirely into the bowl.
Not sure which broth to order? Read our complete guide to the 4 types of ramen — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — before you go. Five minutes of reading will transform how you order.
How We Ranked These Spots
Every restaurant on this list was ranked by analyzing Google reviews — not just star averages, but the content of what real diners said about broth quality, noodle texture, service, and value.
We weighted review volume heavily (a 4.7 from 500 diners tells you more than a 4.9 from 12), and we applied a recency filter to prioritize shops that are consistently good right now, not shops coasting on a reputation built years ago.
You can also filter ramen by broth type — find tonkotsu ramen near you, find shoyu ramen, or find miso ramen across our full directory.
Finding Great Ramen in Indianapolis, Indiana
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Indianapolis, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Indianapolis, IN, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 71 ramen spots in and around Indianapolis, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Ali'i Poke - Downtown Indy is the highest-rated ramen in Indianapolis right now at 4.8 stars, with Baan Thai Bistro close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
How I pick a ramen spot in Indianapolis
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Narrowing down what you are craving
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Indianapolis you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
When you have exhausted Indianapolis, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Indiana or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Finding More Ramen in Indianapolis
The restaurants on this list represent the top picks based on rating and review volume, but Indianapolis's ramen scene has more to offer than any single ranked list can capture.
New shops open regularly, seasonal specials change the best-bowl calculation, and neighborhood gems that haven't yet accumulated hundreds of reviews deserve discovery too.
For the most current view of ramen in Indianapolis, check our blog for updated guides, or use the broth type filter to find specific styles across the metro.
If you want to compare Indianapolis's scene to other cities, we cover ramen in dozens of US cities — the directory is the fastest way to find your next bowl wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Indianapolis, IN?+
By rating, Ali'i Poke - Downtown Indy is currently the top ramen spot in Indianapolis at 4.8 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
How many ramen restaurants are in Indianapolis, IN?+
There are 71 ramen spots listed in Indianapolis, IN on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
What types of ramen are available in Indianapolis?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Indianapolis — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Is there ramen open late or open now in Indianapolis?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Indianapolis, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
How do I find ramen delivery near Indianapolis?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Indianapolis spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.
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