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Tokyo House shelby, out in Memphis, is our top pick β rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews.
Every spot we track for traditional ramen in Memphis, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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Tokyo House shelby, out in Memphis, is our top pick β rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews.
FLAME RAMEN, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4,851 reviews.
Kami Ramen Bar- wolfchase, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 514 reviews.
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Poke World - Midtown, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 426 reviews.
901 Hotpot & Korean BBQ - East Memphis, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 667 reviews.
Umiya Sushi Memphis, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 720 reviews.
Good Fortune Co., in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 522 reviews.
SUBARASHI, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 271 reviews.
Nagoya House Hibachi & Ramen, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 150 reviews.
Unfussy restaurant with Japanese-inspired decor serving donburi, lotus buns & various ramen dishes.
Relaxed dining space featuring familiar sushi rolls & Japanese entrees such as tempura & teriyaki.
Ramen, buns, rice bowls & skewers in hip, relaxed quarters with craft beer & house cocktails.
Red Koi Express Japanese Cuisine, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews.
Yang's Deli, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 635 reviews.
Low-key strip-mall spot serving Chinese staples plus sushi & Japanese hibachi fare.
Tokyo Grill, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 342 reviews.
The Crazy Noodle, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 615 reviews.
Japan House, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 147 reviews.
FLAME RAMENοΌDowntownοΌ, in Memphis, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
Funky nook with Japanese street food & regional beers on tap, plus outdoor seating & weekend brunch.
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When I am after traditional ramen in Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN 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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