1Kawa Revolving Sushi
Kawa Revolving Sushi, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
Every spot we track for tonkotsu ramen in Cincinnati, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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1Kawa Revolving Sushi, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
2Osaka Ramen House, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
3Kyushu Sushi and Ramen, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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4Zundo Ramen & Donburi Mason, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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6Zundo Ramen and Donburi, in Cincinnati, is our top pick โ rated 4.6 out of 5.
7Kanji OTR, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
8Kiki on Ludlow, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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10I Love Noods: Noodles, Dim Sum, and Bubble Tea, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
11Maki Express Ramen House, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
12Stone Bowl Korean & Ramen Restaurant, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
13Zundo Ramen & Donburi Red Bank, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
14Quan Hapa, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
15Genki Ramen & Izakaya, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
16Kozue Sushi & Ramen, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
17Dope! Asian Street Fare, in Cincinnati, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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When I am after tonkotsu ramen in Cincinnati, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward tonkotsu ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want โ or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Tonkotsu is the rich, creamy pork-bone broth from Fukuoka (Hakata) on the island of Kyushu, simmered for 12 to 18 hours until the collagen melts into a milky, opaque stock. It is typically served with thin, firm noodles and chashu pork.
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Tonkotsu ramen is built on a rich, creamy broth made by simmering pork bones for 12 to 18 hours until the collagen breaks down into a milky stock. Originating in Fukuoka (Hakata), it is served with thin, firm noodles and chashu pork.
Yes โ tonkotsu literally means "pork bone." The broth is made entirely from pork bones and the bowl is usually topped with chashu pork, so it is not vegetarian unless a shop offers a plant-based version.
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