1Daruma Ramen and Bowl
Daruma Ramen and Bowl, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Every spot we track for tonkotsu ramen in Phoenix, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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1Daruma Ramen and Bowl, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5.
2JINYA Ramen Bar - Chandler, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
3JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix, in Phoenix, is our top pick โ rated 4.8 out of 5.
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4Shio ramen & bar, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
5Ramen Dozo, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
6Mensho Ramen, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
7Sizzling House, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
8Chow's Ramen & Hibachi, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
9Shio Ramen & Crudo, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
10Yutaka Japanese Restaurant, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
11Tampopo Ramen, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
12Mensho Ramen, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
13Ja Ramen Laveen, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
14Full Moon Izakaya, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
15Cherryblossom Noodle cafe, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
16Clever Koi, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
17Origami Ramen Bar, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
18Ramen Kagawa, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
19SoSoBa Phoenix, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
20Nishikawa Ramen, in Phoenix, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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When I am after tonkotsu ramen in Phoenix, 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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