Pho 68
Pho 68, out in Wilmington, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 853 reviews.
Every ramen restaurant we track in Wilmington, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
22 ramen restaurants on this page
22 ramen restaurants
Pho 68, out in Wilmington, is our top pick — rated 4.9 out of 5 from 853 reviews.
Pho Vanhly Noodle House, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 246 reviews.
Yaya's Bowl Ramen & Dumpling Chinese Restaurant, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 157 reviews.
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Umami Ramen Sushi House, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews.
Family-owned eatery presents specialty rolls & other classic Japanese fare in a relaxed atmosphere.
Yaki Express, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 332 reviews.
Mizuki Japan, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 324 reviews.
Tao Thai - Asian Fusion Restaurant, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 85 reviews.
Fashionable Pan-Asian spot serving sushi & craft cocktails on the 2nd floor of a historic building.
Tap Tea Bar, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 677 reviews.
Sushi & hibachi entrees cooked by showman chefs, served in a traditional space with private booths.
A diverse, Pan-Asian menu served in trendy digs with a Zen rock garden patio & a sleek sake lounge.
Easygoing stop with a bright wall mural offering sushi rolls & other Japanese fare in casual digs.
Masa Sushi & Eastern Kitchen, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 272 reviews.
Nori The Pointe on 17 st - Nori Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,144 reviews.
Modern Japanese eatery with Asian decor, outdoor seating & a large menu with sushi & hot entrees.
Nigori Gourmet & Sushi Bar, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 732 reviews.
Nori on Market st in Porters Neck, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 127 reviews.
Tap Tea Bar Downtown, in Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 96 reviews.
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Wilmington, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Wilmington, NC, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 22 ramen spots in and around Wilmington, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Pho 68 is the highest-rated ramen in Wilmington right now at 4.9 stars, with Pho Vanhly Noodle House close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Wilmington you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
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By rating, Pho 68 is currently the top ramen spot in Wilmington at 4.9 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
There are 22 ramen spots listed in Wilmington, NC on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
You will typically find the classic broths in Wilmington — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Wilmington, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Wilmington spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.
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