8 Ramen Restaurants in Providence, RI
Every ramen restaurant we track in Providence, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
8 ramen restaurants on this page
8 ramen restaurants
Ebisu Providence
38 Pontiac Ave, Providence, RI 02907Closed — 12–10:30PM
Cozy, family-owned izakaya providing ramen & other Japanese bites along with a large sake selection.
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Wara Wara Restaurant
776 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906Closed — 12–10PM
Lighthearted cafe serving tapas, ramen, seafood & drinks in casual, spirited quarters.
Phed Phed
71 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903Closed — 11:45AM–9PM
With 4.6 stars and 19 reviews, Phed Phed is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar.
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Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Providence
215 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
With 4.3 stars and 592 reviews, Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Providence is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
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Tori Tomo Restaurant
69 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903Closed — 11:45AM–9PM
With 4.3 stars and 397 reviews, Tori Tomo Restaurant is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, outdoor seating, a full bar.
Y Noodle & Bar
425 W Fountain St #100, Providence, RI 02903Closed — 11:30AM–11:30PM
With 4.2 stars and 464 reviews, Y Noodle & Bar is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, outdoor seating, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
12 Dumplings and Hot Pot
83-85 Benevolent St, Providence, RI 02906Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
With 4.1 stars and 115 reviews, 12 Dumplings and Hot Pot is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
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Noodle Joy豆漿
65 Bath St, Providence, RI 02908Closed — 12–9PM
With 3.7 stars and 3 reviews, Noodle Joy豆漿 is a popular ramen destination in Providence, Rhode Island. Highlights include delivery.
Is this your ramen restaurant? Claim it →We tried the best ramen restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island and brought you the top spots worth knowing about. Providence's ramen scene punches above its size — a compact, walkable city with a serious food culture, strong college influence, and a growing number of kitchens that take Japanese noodles seriously. From the family-owned izakaya on Pontiac Avenue to the packed Thayer Street ramen bar near Brown University, we ranked these restaurants by Google rating, review count, and what keeps Providence diners coming back bowl after bowl.
Finding Great Ramen in Providence, Rhode Island
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Providence, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Providence, RI, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 8 ramen spots in and around Providence, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Ebisu Providence is the highest-rated ramen in Providence right now at 4.7 stars, with Wara Wara Restaurant close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
How I pick a ramen spot in Providence
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Narrowing down what you are craving
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Providence you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
When you have exhausted Providence, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Rhode Island or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Where to Find the Best Ramen in Providence, RI
Providence's best ramen is concentrated in a few key spots — Hope Street for Wara Wara, Thayer Street for Ganko Ittetsu, and the Downtown Washington Street corridor for Tori Tomo and Phed Phed. We love Ebisu Providence for the full izakaya experience, and Ganko Ittetsu for the most focused pure-ramen menu in the city. Providence is a walkable city and the ramen scene rewards exploration — try a different bowl each neighborhood visit and you'll rarely be disappointed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Providence, RI?+
By rating, Ebisu Providence is currently the top ramen spot in Providence at 4.7 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
How many ramen restaurants are in Providence, RI?+
There are 8 ramen spots listed in Providence, RI on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
What types of ramen are available in Providence?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Providence — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Is there ramen open late or open now in Providence?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Providence, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
How do I find ramen delivery near Providence?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Providence spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.
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