Vegan Ramen In Durham, North Carolina — 19 Spots
Every spot we track for vegan ramen in Durham, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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19 restaurants
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham
746 9th St, Durham, NC 27705Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Szechuan Mansion Hotpot_Durham, out in Durham, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,151 reviews.
M Sushi
311 Holland St, Durham, NC 27701Closed — Closed today
Dimly lit, industrial-chic space turning out traditional Japanese seafood, plus sushi options.
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Kinya Ramen - Durham
202 W North Carolina 54 Suite #506, Durham, NC 27713Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Kinya Ramen - Durham, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 691 reviews.
Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707Closed — 9AM–9PM
Creative Korean fare & craft coffee is served in this relaxed haunt with an expansive garden.
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Juju Durham
737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705Closed — 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Asian fusion and tapasbar offers creative, small plates, Shochu and Sake choices & other spirits.
M Kokko
311 Holland St Suite B, Durham, NC 27701Closed — Closed today
Rustic-chic spot serving chicken-centric Korean eats, including wings, noodle & rice dishes & gyoza.
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Twisted Noodles
4201 University Dr STE 112, Durham, NC 27707Closed — Closed today
Casual restaurant serving homestyle Thai dishes, including curries, noodles & vegan options.
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Sister Liu's Kitchen
5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #103, Durham, NC 27707Closed — 11AM–8:45PM
Sister Liu's Kitchen, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 443 reviews.
Lulu Bang Bang
5418 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703Closed — Closed today
Lulu Bang Bang, in Durham, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 945 reviews.
Asian Kitchen
1125 NC-54, Durham, NC 27707Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Low-key joint serving familiar Thai & Chinese fare along with a kids' menu & health-conscious eats.
Shanghai Restaurant | Chinese
3433 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705Closed — Closed today
Chinese dining, including some less-standard dishes, in a subdued space with traditional sculptures.
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Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701Closed — Closed today
A changing menu of East Asian–inspired fare & desserts is informed by what’s in season.
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Bowl of Phở
2806 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703Closed — 10:30AM–3PM, 5–8:30PM
Low-key restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese classic dishes, including vegetarian options.
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Shiki Sushi
207 W North Carolina 54, Durham, NC 27713Closed — 11AM–9PM
Sushi & Pan-Asian dishes served in a sleek, contemporary setting in the Homestead Shopping Center.
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Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar
415 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Ramen shop with a second-floor izakaya featuring Japanese small plates plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Koumi Japanese Restaurant
3550 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4–9PM
Cheery restaurant serving Japanese dishes & sushi rolls, plus Thai & Vietnamese eats.
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Tasu Noodle Bar
3307 Watkins Rd, Durham, NC 27707Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4–8PM
Casual spot serving popular Japanese dishes including tonkatsu, curry ramen & tom yum broth.
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Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet INC.
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
More than 300 items are offered at this Japanese-American buffet with grilled fare & sushi.
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Noodles and Company
2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705Closed — 10:30AM–10PM
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
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When I am after vegan ramen in Durham, 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 Durham
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 Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC or jump to vegan ramen near you nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find vegan ramen in Durham?+
The map above shows Durham, 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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