Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Hilo, I start with the map above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Hilo, HI, and once you drop in your ZIP or tap "Use my location," it sorts them by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 14 ramen spots in and around Hilo, so there is plenty to work with.

If you just want my quick steer, Kitchen Umeko is the highest-rated ramen in Hilo right now at 4.9 stars, with Tacos Jalisco 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.

How I pick a ramen spot in Hilo

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.

Narrowing down what you are craving

Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Hilo 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.

When you have exhausted Hilo, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Hawaii or browse every city and state in the directory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best ramen restaurant in Hilo, HI?+

By rating, Kitchen Umeko is currently the top ramen spot in Hilo 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.

How many ramen restaurants are in Hilo, HI?+

There are 14 ramen spots listed in Hilo, HI 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.

What types of ramen are available in Hilo?+

You will typically find the classic broths in Hilo — 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.

Is there ramen open late or open now in Hilo?+

Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Hilo, 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.

How do I find ramen delivery near Hilo?+

Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Hilo 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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