Best Ramen Restaurants In Nashville, Tennessee
Find ramen restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee. Enter your ZIP or use your location to sort by distance, then filter by broth type, price, and hours.
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I've eaten ramen across Nashville more times than I can count at this point, and what consistently surprises visitors is how seriously the city takes noodles. Nashville's ramen scene has exploded alongside the city's broader food boom. The same energy that made Nashville a must-visit culinary city has attracted serious ramen chefs, and the result is a scene that punches well above its regional weight. Whether you're a tonkotsu loyalist, a miso devotee, or someone who has never ordered ramen from a proper shop before, Nashville has a bowl for you — you just need to know where to look.
I put together this guide using Google ratings, review volume, and neighborhood context to surface the 7 spots that deserve your attention. The top-rated restaurant in Nashville right now is Hawkers Asian Street Food at 4.9 stars — but every shop on this list is worth the trip.
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Where to Find Ramen in Nashville: Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Nashville has the South's fastest-growing ramen scene, and the geography matters. Not every neighborhood has equal access to quality noodles — here's where to focus your search:
East Nashville
Nashville's most food-forward neighborhood. The Eastside's creative restaurant culture has produced some of the city's most interesting ramen concepts, where Japanese technique meets Southern sensibility in bowls that feel genuinely Nashville.
12 South & Hillsboro Village
Nashville's beloved southern neighborhoods have attracted quality Japanese dining as the area's food scene has matured. Expect serious tonkotsu and miso alongside Nashville's characteristically warm hospitality.
Midtown / Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt University area creates reliable demand for quality, affordable ramen. Several strong spots operate here, catering to students, staff, and nearby residents who've made them weekly regulars.
Nashville-Specific Ordering Tips
Nashville ramen occasionally incorporates Southern influences — don't be surprised to see smoked pork chashu, hot chicken-inspired tare, or local corn in bowls. This isn't cultural fusion for its own sake; Nashville chefs genuinely marry the two traditions thoughtfully.
Not sure which broth to order? Read our complete guide to the 4 types of ramen — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — before you go. Five minutes of reading will transform how you order.
How We Ranked These Spots
Every restaurant on this list was ranked by analyzing Google reviews — not just star averages, but the content of what real diners said about broth quality, noodle texture, service, and value. We weighted review volume heavily (a 4.7 from 500 diners tells you more than a 4.9 from 12), and we applied a recency filter to prioritize shops that are consistently good right now, not shops coasting on a reputation built years ago.
You can also filter ramen by broth type — find tonkotsu ramen near you, find shoyu ramen, or find miso ramen across our full directory.
Ramen Restaurants in Nashville, TN
84 ramen restaurants in our directory.
Hawkers Asian Street Food
626A Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Maru WeHo
1416 4th Ave S #114, Nashville, TN 37210
Kyuramen - Nashville
820 4th Ave N #135, Nashville, TN 37219
Kume Hibachi
6917 Lenox Village Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
Sumo Sushi Thai And Bar
2407 8th Ave S #103, Nashville, TN 37204
Hello sushi
3979 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Bangkok Market
3207 Powell Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
Ollè Korean Eats
70 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
Pokeworks
416 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Han's Vietnamese Deli Bellevue
7618 Hwy 70 S #101, Nashville, TN 37221
Ichiddo Ramen & Izakaya
800 19th Ave S #106, Nashville, TN 37203
Kumo Hibachi & Ramen
2420 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Kisser
747 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN 37207
888
800 Clark Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Degthaistreetfood LLC
3025 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Aroi by Smiley Thai
2700 Clifton Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Virago
1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203
L&K sushi Midtown
L&K Sushi, 614 18th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203
Sonobana Japanese Market
40 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37205
Midori | Sushi • Japanese • Korean
5628 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Finding Great Ramen in Nashville, Tennessee
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Nashville, I start with the map above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Nashville, TN, 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 84 ramen spots in and around Nashville, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Hawkers Asian Street Food is the highest-rated ramen in Nashville right now at 4.9 stars, with Maru WeHo 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 Nashville
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 Nashville 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 Nashville, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Tennessee or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Finding More Ramen in Nashville
The restaurants on this list represent the top picks based on rating and review volume, but Nashville's ramen scene has more to offer than any single ranked list can capture. New shops open regularly, seasonal specials change the best-bowl calculation, and neighborhood gems that haven't yet accumulated hundreds of reviews deserve discovery too.
For the most current view of ramen in Nashville, check our blog for updated guides, or use the broth type filter to find specific styles across the metro. If you want to compare Nashville's scene to other cities, we cover ramen in dozens of US cities — the directory is the fastest way to find your next bowl wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Nashville, TN?+
By rating, Hawkers Asian Street Food is currently the top ramen spot in Nashville 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 Nashville, TN?+
There are 84 ramen spots listed in Nashville, TN 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 Nashville?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Nashville — 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 Nashville?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Nashville, 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 Nashville?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Nashville 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.