1Ramyun Studio
Ramyun Studio, in State College, is our top pick β rated 4.8 out of 5.
Every spot we track for shoyu ramen in State College, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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1Ramyun Studio, in State College, is our top pick β rated 4.8 out of 5.
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3Big Bowl Noodle House, in State College, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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5Dagu Rice Noodle ε€§ιΌη±³ηΊΏ, in State College, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
6Tadashi Japanese Restaurant, in State College, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
7Kamrai Thai&Sushi House, in State College, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
8Little Szechuan, in State College, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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10The Corner Room, in State College, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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12Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi, in State College, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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14Hibachi Express, in State College, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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16The Koop: Korean Chicken and Cuisine, in State College, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
17Tadashi Japanese Restaurant, in State College, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
18Pho 11 Vietnamese Restaurant, in State College, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5.
19Cafe 210 West, in State College, is next up, rated 3.9 out of 5.
20Fuji Jade Garden & My Thai, in State College, is next up, rated 3.6 out of 5.
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When I am after shoyu ramen in State College, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward shoyu ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want β or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Shoyu ramen is the original Tokyo style β a clear, brown broth seasoned with soy sauce (shoyu). It is light yet deeply savory, balancing a chicken or pork-and-dashi base with the umami of soy, usually served with curly noodles.
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 State College, 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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Shoyu ramen is a Japanese ramen style with a clear, soy-sauce-seasoned broth. Originating in Tokyo, it is light, clean, and savory β typically built on a chicken or pork-and-dashi base and served with curly noodles.
Both are clear, light broths. Shoyu is seasoned with soy sauce, giving it a brown color and deeper umami, while shio is seasoned with salt, producing a paler, more delicate broth.
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