1Win Urbandale Bowls
Win Urbandale Bowls, in Des Moines, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every spot we track for new ramen places in Des Moines, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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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 — 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 new ramen places in Des Moines, 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 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 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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