1I Love Noods
I Love Noods, in New Orleans, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5.
Every ramen restaurant we track in New Orleans, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
20 ramen restaurants on this page
20 ramen restaurants
1I Love Noods, in New Orleans, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5.
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4Yakuza House, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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6Voodoo Chicken & Daiquiris, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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8Royal Sushi & Bar, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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10Nikkei Izakaya, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
11Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
12Fuji Ramen House, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
13Hangout Express, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
14Tsaōcaa (NOLA), in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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16Mikimoto Restaurant, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
17Union Ramen Bar, in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
18Mochinut NOLA (Metairie), in New Orleans, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in New Orleans, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near New Orleans, LA, 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 20 ramen spots in and around New Orleans, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, I Love Noods is the highest-rated ramen in New Orleans right now at 4.8 stars, with Dakar NOLA 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 New Orleans 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, I Love Noods is currently the top ramen spot in New Orleans at 4.8 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 20 ramen spots listed in New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans — 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans 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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