1Curry Leaf
5.0(138)·Montpelier, VT
Curry Leaf, out in Montpelier, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 138 reviews.
26 ramen restaurants on this page
26 ramen restaurants
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2Zen Curry East
With 5 stars, Zen Curry East is a top-rated restaurant in Las Vegas.
3Street of India curry and grill
Street of India curry and grill, in Windsor, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 632 reviews.
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4TIKKY'S CURRY CORNER
4.9(103)·Moxee, WA
TIKKY'S CURRY CORNER, in Moxee, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 103 reviews.
5Himalayan Curry & Kebob
4.8(10,368)·Estes Park, CO
Relaxed restaurant featuring a menu of Nepalese & Indian dishes, plus patio seating.
6Curry and Noodle
4.8(748)·Winston-Salem, NC
Curry and Noodle, in Winston-Salem, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 748 reviews.
Open today: 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM+1 336-815-8033Website5232 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
7VERMONT CURRY & COCKTAILS
VERMONT CURRY & COCKTAILS, in Winooski, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 126 reviews.
8Mad Over Curry
4.7(766)·Centennial, CO
Mad Over Curry, in Centennial, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 766 reviews.
9Ja Ramen & Curry Port Charlotte
4.7(248)·Port Charlotte, FL
With 4.7 stars and 248 reviews, Ja Ramen & Curry Port Charlotte is a popular ramen destination in Port Charlotte, Florida. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar.
10Bento & Curry
4.7(13)·Pearl City, HI
Bento & Curry, in Pearl City, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews.
11BISMILLAH KABOB N CURRY
BISMILLAH KABOB N CURRY, in Warren, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,158 reviews.
12Gurkhas Dumplings & Curry House - Boulder Indian Restaurant
Gurkhas Dumplings & Curry House - Boulder Indian Restaurant, in Boulder, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 298 reviews.
Open today: 11:30AM–2:30PM, 4–9PM+1 720-479-8396Website2525 Arapahoe Ave Unit H5B, Boulder, CO 80302
13Tora Katsu & Curry
With 4.6 stars, Tora Katsu & Curry is a top-rated restaurant in Las Vegas. offering a full bar, reservations accepted.
14The Curry Leaf - Authentic Indian Kitchen
4.6(44)·Pigeon Forge, TN
The Curry Leaf - Authentic Indian Kitchen, in Pigeon Forge, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 865-366-1221Website3152 Parkway #1b, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
15Shogun Tonkatsu & Curry
With 4.6 stars, Shogun Tonkatsu & Curry is a top-rated japanese restaurant in Las Vegas. offering a full bar.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 702-405-9649Website9500 S Eastern Ave #150, Las Vegas, NV 89123
16Fumi Curry & Ramen
4.5(555)·San Francisco, CA
This modern, petite cafe is known for its Japanese curry & noodle dishes & also serves sushi.
17Sun Sun Ramen and Curry
Sun Sun Ramen and Curry, in Honolulu, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 65 reviews.
18Zen Curry House
4.4(542)·North Las Vegas, NV
Japanese curry & ramen star on the menu at this informal restaurant with beer & sake.
19Kobashi Ramen & Curry
Relaxed restaurant offering classic ramen soups, build-your-own curries & Japanese appetizers.
20Asia House | Sushi • Curry • Hibachi
4.4(283)·Highlands, NC
Easygoing Asian eatery featuring an array of sushi rolls, curries, soups, hibachi dishes & sides.
21Ayame Curry Ramen House
Ayame Curry Ramen House, in Kaneohe, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 122 reviews.
22Curry Express
Curry Express, in Brookings, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 34 reviews.
23Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant
4.3(317)·Libertyville, IL
Curry Leaf Indian Restaurant, in Libertyville, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 317 reviews.
24Enza Ramen Katsu Curry
With 4.3 stars and 186 reviews, Enza Ramen Katsu Curry is a popular ramen destination in Las Vegas, Nevada. Highlights include delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
25Curry Express
Curry Express, in Belgrade, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 554 reviews.
26Sumo Ramen & Curry
Sumo Ramen & Curry, in Honolulu, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 97 reviews.
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My Guide to Finding Real Muroran Curry Ramen Near Me
Muroran curry ramen comes from Muroran, a port city on the southern coast of Hokkaido, and it is one of the more distinctive regional bowls in all of Japan — thin, crimped noodles swimming in a spiced curry broth, finished with a thin slick of lard that seals in the heat so the bowl stays scorching until the very last noodle. The map above is filtered to Muroran-style curry ramen near you; enter your ZIP or tap "Use my location" to find the closest one.
This is not curry poured over ramen as an afterthought — it is a genuine broth built specifically for the style, seasoned with a Japanese curry roux and simmered into the base stock rather than added on top. The lard slick is the signature move: it floats on the surface and acts like a lid, trapping steam and keeping the broth blisteringly hot far longer than a standard bowl.
I go looking for Muroran curry ramen whenever I want something with more warmth and spice than a classic shoyu or miso bowl but still recognizably ramen. Here is what makes it distinct, what to expect on the menu, and how to order it well.
What Muroran curry ramen actually is
The broth is built on a base stock — usually pork or chicken — seasoned with a Japanese-style curry roux, giving it warmth and a savory-sweet spice rather than the sharp heat of a chili bowl. The noodles are thin and tightly crimped, which grab the thicker curry broth far better than straight noodles would. The defining touch is the layer of lard floated on top: it keeps the broth insulated and steaming hot, a practical solution born from Muroran's cold, windy coastline where a bowl needed to stay hot on the walk home from the shipyards.
The curry broth
A pork or chicken stock seasoned with Japanese curry roux — warm and savory-sweet rather than sharply spicy, though some shops offer a hotter version on request.
Thin, crimped noodles
The tight curls grab the thicker curry broth far better than straight noodles, so every bite carries a good coating of sauce.
The lard slick
A thin layer of melted lard floats on top and insulates the broth, keeping it scalding hot from the first bite to the last — the bowl's signature practical trick.
How to order Muroran curry ramen
Start with the standard curry broth before asking for anything spicier, since the base seasoning is already well balanced and worth tasting on its own first. Toppings tend to be simple — chashu pork, bean sprouts, scallion, sometimes a bit of ground meat stirred into the broth — so there is not much customizing to do beyond spice level. Because the lard keeps the bowl so hot, pace yourself on the first few bites; it is easy to underestimate the temperature until it catches up with you.
Try it straight first
The curry seasoning is already balanced, so order the standard bowl before asking the kitchen to turn up the heat.
Watch the temperature
The lard slick keeps the broth hotter for longer than a typical bowl — take it slow on the first few spoonfuls.
Ask about rice
Some shops serve Muroran curry ramen with a small side of rice for dipping once the noodles are gone, similar to how you might finish a Japanese curry rice plate.
My Muroran curry ramen tips
- •Filter to Muroran curry ramen, then sort by distance for the nearest bowl — it is the fastest starting point.
- •Order the standard curry broth first before asking for extra spice; the base seasoning is already well balanced.
- •Take it slow on the first few bites — the lard slick keeps the broth hotter for longer than most ramen styles.
- •Ask if a side of rice is available for dipping once the noodles are finished, in the spirit of a Japanese curry rice plate.
- •Read recent reviews specifically for the word "curry" to confirm a shop actually runs a dedicated Muroran-style bowl rather than a generic curry ramen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muroran curry ramen?+
Muroran curry ramen is a Hokkaido specialty from the port city of Muroran — thin, crimped wheat noodles in a spiced Japanese curry broth, topped with a thin lard slick that keeps the bowl scalding hot until the last bite.
Is Muroran curry ramen very spicy?+
It leans warm and savory-sweet like a Japanese curry roux rather than sharply chili-hot, though some shops offer an extra-spicy version on request.
Why does Muroran curry ramen have lard on top?+
The lard slick floats on the broth and acts as insulation, trapping heat so the bowl stays hot far longer than a standard broth — useful in Muroran's cold coastal climate where the dish originated.
How do I find Muroran curry ramen near me?+
The map above is filtered to Muroran-style curry ramen. Enter your ZIP or tap "Use my location" to sort the closest bowls by distance, then check menus and reviews to confirm the shop runs a dedicated curry ramen.
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