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 new ramen places in Cedar Rapids, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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18 restaurants
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.
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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 new ramen places in Cedar Rapids, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward new ramen places, 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.
Newly opened ramen shops have not racked up many reviews yet, so this map surfaces the rated-but-early spots near you — the latest places to try before the crowds find them.
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 ramen spots that are still early in their run — fewer reviews usually means a newer opening. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance, then check the earliest review dates to confirm how new each one is.
Newly opened shops have far fewer reviews than long-established ones, so this page surfaces rated spots with a low review count. Checking the dates on the earliest reviews confirms how new a place really is.
Often yes — new spots bring fresh ideas and shorter waits. Order the signature bowl, go at an off-peak time while the kitchen settles in, and call ahead since hours can be incomplete early on.
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