1Kanji Sushi & Ramen
Kanji Sushi & Ramen, in Tampa, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5.
Every ramen restaurant we track in Tampa, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.
19 ramen restaurants on this page
19 ramen restaurants
1Kanji Sushi & Ramen, in Tampa, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5.
2Ichiban Sushi & Ramen, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5.
3Armature Works, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
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4Ajisai 3, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
5Chanko, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
6Kungfu Kitchen - Brandon, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
7Domoishi, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
8Sunset Lotus - Chinese & Sushi, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5.
9Doodle Noodle Bar, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
10Izakaya Tori, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
11Dosunco Ramen, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
12Otsuka Ramen, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
13Zen Noodle Bar Temple Terrace, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
14Doodle Noodle Bar (Fowler USF), in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5.
15wagamama water st, tampa, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
16Kiwami Ramen Sushi, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
17Michi Ramen, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5.
18Token Ramen Hibachi &Boba Tea, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
19Ichi Koroshi Ramen, in Tampa, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Tampa, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Tampa, FL, 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 19 ramen spots in and around Tampa, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Kanji Sushi & Ramen is the highest-rated ramen in Tampa right now at 4.8 stars, with Ichiban Sushi & Ramen 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 Tampa 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, Kanji Sushi & Ramen is currently the top ramen spot in Tampa 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 19 ramen spots listed in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa — 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa 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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