The Top 12 Ramen Shops in Vietnam Serving the Best Bowls
It’s a no-brainer that the country’s cuisine includes many types of noodle dishes — Phở, Bún chả, bún bò Huế, and more. That’s why it’s not shocking to learn that many people are also fond of ramen in Vietnam.
Across the major cities in the country, especially in Hồ Chí Minh and Hà Nội, ramen shops are not hard to find.
And if you’re the kind of foodie who enjoys exploring to find the best place for your ramen cravings, we can help you spot the real deal.
1. IPPUDO – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: 17/5 Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000
Phone: +841900633337
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
IPPUDO was originally founded in Fukuoka back in 1985, and with locations worldwide, they’ve made their way to Vietnam in 2019.
This place is always buzzing with young professionals, local foodies, and tourists looking for that classic Japanese comfort within the city.
For their ramen offerings, they have both the classic Japanese and special varieties that nod to the local tastes. The noodles are thin, and handmade with low-gluten flour.
But the game changer of it all is the broth — rich, flavorful, and it coats your lips with umami.
While the portion sizes here are a bit smaller than usual, it was designed this way so customers can enjoy some side dishes, like gyoza, and maybe even a dessert after.
Pro tip:
“Zuzutto,” the signature slurping sound made when enjoying ramen, is encouraged in IPPUDO to show respect to the chef and the food.
2. Danbo Ramen – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: 8a/7b1 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
Phone: +842862724282
Operating hours:
- Thursday 5:00 pm – 12:30 am
- Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
- Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm – 12:30 am
Danbo is another Fukuoka-born ramen chain that was brought to Saigon, offering a Hakata-style dining experience. It’s a place with an open kitchen that lets you see the action.
What stands out here is the customization. Customers control what goes in their ramen, such as the spice level, the noodle’s firmness, broth type, and more.
Their classic tonkotsu soup is a crowd favorite. The broth simmered for over 12 hours, resulting in a rich broth with deep pork flavor. In contrast to this, there are also options for non-meat eaters.
Danbo Ramen sticks tightly to the classic Japanese flavors, which many visitors love.
Pro tip:
If you want the full Hakata-style experience, go bold when you customize your ramen — rich broth, strong garlic, and firm noodles.
3. Tori Soba Mutahiro – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: 8A/G8b, Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
Phone: +84938478931
Operating hours:
- Friday to Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
- Thursday 11:00 am 2:00 am
Tori Soba Mutahiro is the home of Tokyo’s famous chicken noodle — a rich and creamy delight that makes the place a hidden gem for those who want to stay away from the meaty and greasy varieties.
The star bowl here is the soy sauce seasoned egg chicken ramen, topped with sous vide chicken chashu, and a seasoned egg that melts in your mouth.
With thicker noodles than the standard Hakata-style, it matches the broth’s flavor perfectly.
There’s also the option of ordering your ramen with the noodles served separately from the broth. If you prefer dipping your noodles, you can enjoy them like soba.
Pro tips:
Tori Soba Mutahiro’s servings are often limited, especially for their daily specials (up to 15 to 100 servings), so we suggest you plan your visit as early as the opening hours.
Also, it’s better to come as a walk-in customer because they don’t prioritize reservations that much.
4. Kohaku Udon & Ramen – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: B3-10C Vincom Đồng Khởi, 72 Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
Phone: +84913487499
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Unlike the heavy and cloudy ramen you find in most ramen shops, Kohaku is leaning more towards light, clear, but still satisfying bowls. With Kyoto-style ramen, it’s perfect for diners looking for options with less oil.
On top of that, they’re generous in toppings — a few slices of meat, a jammy egg, and vegetables. One bowl is enough to fill you up for an extended time.
Their shoyu ramen is the most loved variant, built on a base of slow-brewed soy sauce and chicken stock. It’s clean but still savory.
Pro tip:
If you want to challenge yourself on how many noodles you can eat, we suggest ordering the ‘KING KONG’ size. It’s a giant bowl with six pieces of chashu pork and one whole egg.
5. Machida Shoten Japanese Ramen – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: 14n Quốc Hương, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh
Phone: +84824493899
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30 am – 11:00 pm
This famous ramen chain from Japan came to Vietnam to bring Yokohama iekei-style ramen to Hồ Chí Minh.
Their standard ramen is called the E.A.K Ramen. The broth is a combination of pork, chicken, and soy sauce. The noodles are medium-thick with basic toppings like spinach, chashu pork, and seaweed.
If you want a full meal, you can order a set, which typically includes your choice of side and a drink.
On top of the brothy options, the place also offers dipping noodles and oil-based soup-less ramen.
Pro tip:
“KANMAKU” means to bottom up the ramen soup in Machida Shoten, and they highly encourage it to show appreciation for the food. For each completed bowl of ramen, they give the customer a stamp, and if accumulate 10 stamps, you get a coupon for a free topping for a year.
6. Shoday Ramen – Hồ Chí Minh
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Address: 3A1 Ngô Văn Năm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
Phone: +842873020557
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Shoday Ramen is an underrated place that serves as a comfort spot for casual diners. It’s the kind of place that quickly becomes your go-to once you find it.
They serve soulful and rich bowls that have hints of both classic and fusion flavors.
Their shoyu ramen is the house favorite. It has a clear and umami broth, chewy noodles, and a well-seared chashu on top.
They also offer a miso version with ground pork and chili oil that takes the spice up a notch.
Pro tip:
If you’re looking for a flavor that’s in between the rich miso and light shoyu, we recommend trying the Shio Ramen. It has a lighter, salt-based broth and tender noodles. It’s clear but still savory.
7. Seichou Machi Ramen – Hà Nội
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Address: 26 ngách 2 Ng. 267 Đ. Hoàng Hoa Thám, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 118600
Phone: +84376323872
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30 am – 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Nestled within the streets of Hoàng Hoa Thám is a bar that serves ramen at an affordable price. They started as a small cart in Hoè Nhai Market serving authentic Japanese dishes.
Now they have a small bar that radiates that classic Japanese hospitality from the food and staff.
For every bowl of ramen, you’ll get to taste the deep Japanese flavors extracted from bonito flakes, pork bones, seaweed, and dried sardines — simmered for hours.
Aside from the price, the portions are also generous, which makes it a good value for money and an accessible place for both locals and tourists.
Pro tip:
Don’t forget to grab the frozen ramen if it’s in stock. It’s perfect if you want to enjoy their ramen at home.
8. Yukichi Ramen – Hà Nội
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Address: 20 P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Phone: 097 420 2456
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 am
What began as a street cart has grown into one of Hà Nội’s well-loved ramen chains with three branches across three regions in Vietnam and even internationally.
The place is intimate, with just a few seats inside. It’s perfect if you want a quick and quiet meal.
When you visit this place, you can find specialty ramen bowls from the cities of Hokkaido, Fukuoka, and Yokohama.
Yukichi’s broth is a mix of pork and chicken essence, simmered for more than 16 hours, which gives it that rich flavor with a little smokiness. It all comes together with vegetables, handmade noodles, and your choice of protein.
Customers can choose their preferred firmness for the noodles, and there are also vegan options that are made with shoyu or miso-based broth.
Pro tip:
Yukichi is a small restaurant that can only seat up to 6 to 8 customers, so it’s best to time your visit at opening time (11:30 AM or 5:30 PM) to avoid the queue.
9. Ramen Haruki – Hà Nội
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Address: 34 Ng. 41 P. Linh Lang, Cống Vị, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Phone: +84769032998
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ramen Haruki is that kind of noodle restaurant that’s cozy and gives off that energy like you’re eating ramen in Japan. Inside is a compact, cream-toned interior with simple wood tables.
Haruki’s ramen bowls are nothing generic, rich soups, thin noodles, and generous toppings. This place is more upscale, so if price tags don’t scare you, Haruki is worth the splurge.
Along with the classic Japanese varieties, they also offer seasonal items like truffle ramen and some unique ones like sweet Lychee Ramen.
If you want something heavy, try ordering their aburasoba. It’s a special ramen bowl with more than 10 types of toppings, including three different chashus, and mixed together with a raw egg.
Pro tip:
Watch out for Haruki’s specials. They often offer unique ramen combinations for a limited time.
10. Tantanmen Lounge – Hà Nội
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Address: 15B Ng. 36 P. Đào Tấn, Cống Vị, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Phone: +84766283386
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
For something more sophisticated, Tantanmen Lounge will make you feel like you’re in a fine dining restaurant. It’s a clean, two-story restaurant with a warm and relaxed ambiance.
“Tantanmen” is a kind of ramen with spicy and creamy noodle broth made from peanut powder, sesame paste, and chili oil.
However, this place separates the chili part so customers who aren’t into spicy flavors can still enjoy their bowl without the overwhelming spice.
Aside from the ramen, the lounge also serves other Japanese dishes like rice meals, tempuras, and salads.
Pro tip:
Tantanmen Lounge’s happy hour runs every Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM. During this time, you can enjoy a 20% discount on cocktails and a 5% discount on the tantanmen.
11. Tokyo Tantanmen Restaurant – Hà Nội
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Address: 14 Ng. 34 P. Hoàng Cầu, Chợ Dừa, Đống Đa, Hà Nội
Phone: +84981961799
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
This is another Japanese place in Hà Nội with a Tokyo tantanmen concept but with a slightly different vibe. This is a spot that many locals love, often dropping by for a date or after working hours.
Their ramen bowls are lighter, sweeter, and milder on the spice.
The noodles, toppings, and the broth complement each other very well. They feel indulgent but not too heavy, making room for other items on their menu like a side of karaage or tempura.
The place also likes to give seasonal and day-specific specials to keep customers coming. For example, they give away a complimentary probiotic drink every Wednesday for better digestion.
Pro tip:
If possible, time your visit on your birthday, as they give a 15% discount to birthday celebrants.
12. Sachiko – Japanese & Vietnamese Cuisine – Hà Nội
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Website: http://sachiko.vn/
Address: 54 P. Lương Văn Can, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Phone: +84339236923
Operating hours: Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
If you’re the kind of foodie who loves the Japanese culinary culture, Sachiko is a place that cannot be missed within Hà Nội’s Old Quarter. They not only deliver the authentic experience through food, but also in presentation, ambiance, and hospitality.
It’s a place where you can sip hearty soup, share sushi, and enjoy cocktails with company.
Their signature ramen offerings (stir-fried, kimchi udon, and tantanmen longevity noodles) are all fusion flavors that are rich and nutritious.
At the same time, they also serve regional ramen such as Tokyo shoyu ramen, Sapporo miso ramen, Hakata tonkotsu ramen, and more.
Pro tip:
After your bowl of ramen, stay for a glass of saké. It’s the perfect wrap-up to a savory and hearty meal.