Traditional Ramen In Lakewood, Washington β 15 Spots
Every spot we track for traditional ramen in Lakewood, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
15 restaurants on this page
15 restaurants
Sushi Niwa
9701 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 11AMβ7PM
Familiar counter-serve sushi joint with traditional rolls, salads & rice bowls in the World Market.
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Ho Soon Yi Restaurant
8501 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 11AMβ10PM
Homey kitchen dispensing hearty Korean classics, including tofu soup, grilled meat & seafood.
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Happy Teriyaki Bridgeport Way
10509 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β Closed today
No-nonsense option whipping up stir-fries, teriyakis & other typical Japanese dishes.
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Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
8722 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 11AMβ9:30PM
This comfy Japanese option features sushi rolls & other familiar eats in a strip-mall setting.
House of Teriyaki
15204 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498Closed β Closed today
House of Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 664 reviews.
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Yum Yum Teriyaki
6111 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW Suite#M, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β Closed today
Yum Yum Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews.
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Pho PQ
10706 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 11AMβ8PM
Informal Pan-Asian cafe for familiar Vietnamese soups & sandwiches, plus Thai & Chinese dishes.
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Makchang Drama
9205 S Tacoma Way #104, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 4PMβ12AM
Makchang Drama, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 208 reviews.
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WAWA TERIYAKI (Hot Teriyaki ; old name)
8013 Steilacoom Blvd SW Suite C, Lakewood, WA 98498Closed β 11AMβ8:30PM
WAWA TERIYAKI (Hot Teriyaki ; old name), in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 150 reviews.
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MaMaβs Pho
9312 S Tacoma Way #150, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 10AMβ12AM
Branch of a casual chain offering a wide variety of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
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ZEN Ramen & Sushi Burrito
8534 S Tacoma Way A, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 11AMβ1AM
ZEN Ramen & Sushi Burrito, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 450 reviews.
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Pho Lewis Vietnamese Fusion
14902 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498Closed β Closed today
Pho Lewis Vietnamese Fusion, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 442 reviews.
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Jin Sushi
8904 S Tacoma Way #3-4, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β Closed today
Jin Sushi, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 439 reviews.
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KKO KKO Place(κΌ¬κΌ¬λ§μ νλΌμ΄λμΉν¨)
11113 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β Closed today
Korean fried chicken, rice & noodle dishes served in a casual space until late evening.
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Cho Dang Tofu
9701 S Tacoma Way #101, Lakewood, WA 98499Closed β 10AMβ9PM
Cho Dang Tofu, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 714 reviews.
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When I am after traditional ramen in Lakewood, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward traditional 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.
What makes great traditional ramen
Traditional ramen is made the classic Japanese way β a broth simmered in-house for hours (tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, or miso), fresh noodles, and a few balanced toppings rather than a pile of gimmicks. Filter by a classic broth to find the most authentic bowls.
How I find the best traditional ramen in Lakewood
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 Lakewood, 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.
Tips for ordering traditional ramen
- β’Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest traditional ramen in Lakewood is on top.
- β’Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews β fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- β’Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- β’Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find traditional ramen in Lakewood?+
The map above shows Lakewood, WA ramen restaurants. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location," then filter by a classic broth like tonkotsu or shoyu to surface the most traditional bowls.
What is traditional ramen?+
Traditional ramen is a bowl made the classic Japanese way β a house-simmered broth (tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, or miso), fresh noodles, and balanced toppings like chashu, egg, and scallion.
How can I tell if a ramen shop is authentic?+
Look for house-made broth, a focused menu, and classic toppings. Reviews that praise the broth and noodles specifically are a strong sign of a traditional kitchen.
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