1Midnite Ramen Food Truck
Midnite Ramen Food Truck, out in Seattle, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
5 Ramen Restaurants in Ballard
Every ramen restaurant within about 1.3 miles of Ballard's center, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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2Arashi Ramen
Arashi Ramen, in Seattle, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,326 reviews.
3Kimchi House
Stylish, cash-only eatery offering traditional & modern Korean dishes, plus rotating kimchi options.
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4Sen Noodle Bar
Cheerful stop for customizable noodle dishes & soups alongside Southeast Asian street-food bites.
5Umami Ballard
Umami Ballard, in Seattle, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews.
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Eating Ramen in Ballard, Seattle
A former fishing-and-maritime town annexed into Seattle, now known for its Sunday farmers market, breweries, and a lively strip of restaurants along Ballard Avenue.
I built this page by pulling every ramen restaurant within about 1.3 miles of Ballard's center, so what you see above is genuinely local to this neighborhood — not just Seattlein general. Right now that's 5 spots, and the map at the top of this page keeps the list live: enter your ZIP or tap "Use my location" and it re-sorts by distance from exactly where you are standing in Ballard.
Right now, Midnite Ramen Food Truck is the highest-rated ramen spot in Ballard at 5.0 stars, with Arashi Ramen close behind. I'd still open both listings and skim the most recent reviews and photos before deciding — a rating is a good starting filter, not the final word. You can read our full review of Midnite Ramen Food Truck for more detail.
How I pick a bowl in Ballard
My rule of thumb anywhere, including Ballard, is to favor shops that specialize in one or two broths and clearly obsess over them, rather than a long menu that does everything adequately. I also weigh a strong rating that holds up across hundreds of reviews more heavily than a perfect score from a handful. From there it's about matching the bowl to the moment — something rich like tonkotsu on a cold night, something lighter like shio or light & clean ramen for lunch.
Narrowing down what you're craving in Ballard
If you need something serving right now, jump straight to ramen open now or ramen open late. Craving something specific? Try spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or vegetarian ramen. And if you're heading out on foot, the "Delivers" and "Takeout" filters on the map save a trip to a spot that can't actually get a bowl to your door in one piece — I cover exactly how to pack ramen for takeout in what ramen noodles are made of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ramen restaurants are in Ballard?+
There are 5 ramen restaurants listed in Ballard, Seattle on RamenNearYou, drawn from a 1.3-mile radius around the neighborhood's core.
What is the best ramen restaurant in Ballard?+
By rating, Midnite Ramen Food Truck at 5.0 stars currently leads Ballard. I'd still open a couple of the top listings and skim recent reviews before deciding, since ratings can shift.
Is there ramen delivery or takeout in Ballard?+
Many restaurants in Ballard offer delivery or takeout. Use the Filters button above the map to narrow the list to spots that deliver or that you can order ahead from.
What ramen styles can I find in Ballard?+
Ballard typically has a mix of the classic broths — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — plus lighter and vegetarian options at some shops. Use the broth filters on the map to narrow it down.
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