1Kitchen Umeko
Kitchen Umeko, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every spot we track for new ramen places in Hilo, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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14 restaurants
1Kitchen Umeko, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
2Tacos Jalisco, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
3Antics Pizza, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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45-Spice | Korean, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
5Tenkatori Hilo, in Hilo, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5.
6Sweet Cane Cafe, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
7Corndogs by Mr. Cow, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
8Hilo Burger Joint, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
9Sakura Sushi & Grill, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
10Restaurant Miwa, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
11Naung Mai Thai Kitchen, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
12Nori's | Saimin and Snacks, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
13Restaurant Osaka, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
14Sunlight Café | Japanese, in Hilo, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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When I am after new ramen places in Hilo, 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 Hilo, 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 Hilo, HI 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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