5 Ramen Restaurants in Santa Monica, CA
Every ramen restaurant we track in Santa Monica, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
5 ramen restaurants on this page
5 ramen restaurants
Kai Ramen Santa Monica
729 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Kai Ramen Santa Monica is a ramen restaurant serving the Santa Monica area.
Is this your ramen restaurant? Claim it →
Sushi Kanpai Santa Monica
2212 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403Closed — 12–11PM
Japanese specialties, including sushi rolls & ramen soup, served in an intimate setting.
Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE
2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403Closed — 4–10:30PM
Traditional storefront izakaya serving up sashimi & seaweed plus a wide selection of sake.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Santa Monica
2400 Main St Suite D, Santa Monica, CA 90405Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Japanese noodle-soup specialist serves up hot bowls in a bright, casual setting.
Silverlake Ramen
1319 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Silverlake Ramen is a ramen restaurant serving the Santa Monica area.
Finding Great Ramen in Santa Monica, California
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Santa Monica, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Santa Monica, CA, 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 5 ramen spots in and around Santa Monica, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Kai Ramen Santa Monica is the highest-rated ramen in Santa Monica right now at 4.6 stars, with Sushi Kanpai Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in California or browse every city and state in the directory.
More Ramen Near Santa Monica in California
Browse ramen restaurants in other California cities near Santa Monica:
More Ramen Searches in Santa Monica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Santa Monica, CA?+
By rating, Kai Ramen Santa Monica is currently the top ramen spot in Santa Monica at 4.6 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 Santa Monica, CA?+
There are 5 ramen spots listed in Santa Monica, CA 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 Santa Monica?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Santa Monica — 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 Santa Monica?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Santa Monica 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.
From the community