New Ramen Places In Portland, Maine — 17 Spots
Every spot we track for new ramen places in Portland, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
17 restaurants on this page
17 restaurants

CRUNCHY POKÉ
426 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
CRUNCHY POKÉ, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.

Izakaya Minato
54 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Izakaya Minato, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.

Jing Yan Tavern
90 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Jing Yan Tavern, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.

Mi Sen Noodle Bar
630 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Mi Sen Noodle Bar, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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Mami
339 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Mami, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.

Miyake
468 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Miyake, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.

Kuno
166 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Kuno, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.

The Send Brewing Co.
15 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USAClosed now
The Send Brewing Co., in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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Asian House kitchen & bar
169 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USAClosed now
Asian House kitchen & bar, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
16 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.

Lucky Cheetah
11 Moulton St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Lucky Cheetah, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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Yosaku
1 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Yosaku, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.

N TO TAIL
29 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
N TO TAIL, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.

Sun Korean Ramen House
209 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USAClosed now
Sun Korean Ramen House, in Portland, is our top pick — rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Sapporo
267 US-1 #107, Falmouth, ME 04105, USAClosed now
Sapporo, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.

Old Port Noodle House
245 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Old Port Noodle House, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.

Mainely Noods
658 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USAClosed now
Mainely Noods, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
New Ramen Places In Portland, Maine
When I am after new ramen places in Portland, 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.
What makes great new ramen places
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.
How I find the best new ramen places in Portland
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 Portland, 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.
Tips for ordering new ramen places
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest new ramen places in Portland is on top.
- •Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews — fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- •Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- •Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new ramen places are in Portland?+
The map above shows Portland, ME 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.
How do you know which ramen spots are new?+
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.
Is it worth trying a brand-new ramen shop?+
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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