8 Ramen Restaurants in Iowa City, IA
Every ramen restaurant we track in Iowa City, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
8 ramen restaurants on this page
8 ramen restaurants
Tulum Mexican Cuisine
624 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Tulum Mexican Cuisine, in Iowa City, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5.
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Soseki Café
227 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Soseki Café, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
Is this your ramen restaurant? Claim it →Oyama | Japanese • Sushi • Teriyaki
1853 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Oyama | Japanese • Sushi • Teriyaki, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
Red Ginger
1301 S Gilbert St Ste. 6, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Red Ginger, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
Iowa City ReUnion Brewery
113 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAOpen now
Iowa City ReUnion Brewery, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
Konomi Japanese Restaurant
843 Quarry Rd Ste 140, Coralville, IA 52241, USAClosed now
Konomi Japanese Restaurant, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
Formosa
221 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Formosa, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5.
Sumo Sushi & Vietnamese Fusion
122 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAClosed now
Sumo Sushi & Vietnamese Fusion, in Iowa City, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5.
Finding Great Ramen in Iowa City, Iowa
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Iowa City, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Iowa City, IA, 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 8 ramen spots in and around Iowa City, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Tulum Mexican Cuisine is the highest-rated ramen in Iowa City right now at 4.7 stars, with Soseki Café 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 Iowa City
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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Iowa or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Iowa City, IA?+
By rating, Tulum Mexican Cuisine is currently the top ramen spot in Iowa City at 4.7 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 Iowa City, IA?+
There are 8 ramen spots listed in Iowa City, IA 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 Iowa City?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Iowa City — 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 Iowa City?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Iowa City 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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