Vegan Ramen In Asheville, North Carolina — 17 Spots
Every spot we track for vegan ramen in Asheville, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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17 restaurants
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11:30AM–2:45PM, 4:30–9:30PM
Japanese dishes & sushi with stylish presentations, plus a sake list, served in cozy quarters.
Wild Ginger Noodle Bar
1950 Hendersonville Rd Ste 12, Asheville, NC 28803Open today: 11AM–8:30PM
Easygoing dining space serving up Vietnamese pho, banh mi & other noodle & rice entrees.
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Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas
3 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Open today: 11:30AM–10PM
Creative small plates & homestyle ramen dishes are showcased at this laid-back Japanese eatery.
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 5–9:30PM
Stylish choice with a terrace offering hot pot & dumplings with an American twist, plus cocktails.
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Miyako House
122 College St # B, Asheville, NC 28801Open today: 10:30AM–9:30PM
Japanese staples including sushi, noodle soups & teriyaki dishes are served at this humble eatery.
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Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton Ave Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM
Trendy, contemporary spot offering modern dim sum & Chinese small plates, plus wine & cocktails.
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Green Tea Sushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–9:30PM
Modest roadside spot with a sushi bar serving Japanese fare along with Thai & Chinese dishes.
Zen Sushi
640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4:30–10PM
Casual, modern Japanese restaurant combining sushi with hibachi-grilled fare plus beer & wine.
Gan Shan
285 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806Closed — Closed today
Asian flavors meet Appalachian ingredients at this relaxed haunt with outdoor seating.
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806Open today: 11:30AM–10PM
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,416 reviews.
Shanghai Dumpling House
37 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM
Familiar Chinese staples including dumplings, noodles & fried rice served in an informal restaurant.
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Typhoon Noodle
1834 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803Closed — Closed today
Typhoon Noodle, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 867 reviews.
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Pacific Pagoda Sushi & Grill
1863 Hendersonville Rd #124, Asheville, NC 28803Open today: 11AM–10PM
Pan-Asian entrees, sushi & sashimi in easygoing surrounds with Asian & nautical decor.
Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — Closed today
Cozy bistro serving sushi, stir-fries & other Japanese fare (plus beer/wine) with an organic focus.
Udon Sushi & Noodle
129 Bleachery Blvd, Asheville, NC 28805Closed — 11AM–3PM, 4:30–9PM
Udon Sushi & Noodle, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
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Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC
3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805Open today: 11:30AM–8:30PM
Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC, in Asheville, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 241 reviews.
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The Noodle Shop
3 SW Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801Closed — 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM
Noodle dishes, spring rolls & other Chinese staples in simple surroundings with a patio.
Vegan Ramen In Asheville, North Carolina
When I am after vegan ramen in Asheville, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward vegan ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
What makes great vegan ramen
Vegan ramen swaps pork- or chicken-based stock for a plant-based broth — usually built on kombu, dried shiitake, and roasted vegetables — while keeping the same springy noodles and layered umami of a classic bowl. The best versions do not taste like a compromise.
How I find the best vegan ramen in Asheville
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 Asheville, 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 vegan ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest vegan ramen in Asheville is on top.
- •Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews — fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- •Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- •Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
Prefer to widen the search? You can browse all ramen in Asheville, NC or jump to vegan ramen near you nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find vegan ramen in Asheville?+
The map above shows Asheville, NC restaurants serving vegan ramen. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance from your current location.
Is vegan ramen actually good?+
Yes — the best shops build a genuinely rich, umami-deep broth from kombu, dried mushrooms, and roasted vegetables rather than just serving a thin vegetable stock. Many vegan bowls now rival their pork-based counterparts.
Are ramen noodles themselves vegan?+
Traditional ramen noodle dough (wheat flour, water, salt, kansui) contains no animal products, so the noodles are almost always vegan — it is the broth and toppings you need to check.
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