Sushi Niwa
Familiar counter-serve sushi joint with traditional rolls, salads & rice bowls in the World Market.
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
Familiar counter-serve sushi joint with traditional rolls, salads & rice bowls in the World Market.
Homey kitchen dispensing hearty Korean classics, including tofu soup, grilled meat & seafood.
No-nonsense option whipping up stir-fries, teriyakis & other typical Japanese dishes.
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This comfy Japanese option features sushi rolls & other familiar eats in a strip-mall setting.
House of Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 664 reviews.
Yum Yum Teriyaki, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews.
Informal Pan-Asian cafe for familiar Vietnamese soups & sandwiches, plus Thai & Chinese dishes.
Makchang Drama, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 208 reviews.
WAWA TERIYAKI (Hot Teriyaki ; old name), in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 150 reviews.
Branch of a casual chain offering a wide variety of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
ZEN Ramen & Sushi Burrito, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 450 reviews.
Pho Lewis Vietnamese Fusion, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 442 reviews.
Jin Sushi, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 439 reviews.
Korean fried chicken, rice & noodle dishes served in a casual space until late evening.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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