The Ultimate Guide to Austin’s Best Bowls of Ramen

This post was updated on April 3, 2021 with the year’s best ramen.

Your ultimate guide to Austin’s best bowls of Ramen. Check out these great bowls below and let me know which is your favorite.

This ultimate guide to Austin’s Best Bowls of Ramen is provided in collaboration with Austin Food Blogger’s Alliance Best Bites.  Check out the full list of Austin’s Best Bites here.

Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Probably the most famous Austin ramen spot is Ramen Tatsu-Ya and rightly deserving of of the top spot on my list of Austin’s Best Bowls of Ramen. With a list of accolades and a line out the door, this hot spot will never disappoint. Try the Ol’ Skool and add a Spicy Bomb.

1234 S. Lamar Blvd // 8557 Research Blvd // http://www.ramen-tatsuya.com/

Kome

Previously ramen during lunch, Kome’s expanded their ramen offering to their dinner menu since moving to their new, larger location. Although the same owners as Daruma Ramen, Kome’s ramen offerings include pork-based broth options in addition to a miso and vegan ramen bowl. You can also make the ramen spicy by opting for a $1 kimchi & spice base! Do it.

5301 Airport Blvd // https://www.kome-austin.com/

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

From the chef/owners of Ramen Tatsu-Ya comes Kemuri Tatsu-ya, offering its own brand of ramen. Based on past Ramen Tatsu-Ya collaborations with Franklin’s BBQ, some speculate the brisket used in Kemuri’s ramen is Franklin’s own!  It’s a toss-up as to which Kemuri offering is best, the Texas Ramen with said ‘Franklin’ brisket and a classic execution or with a savory, thick dipping BBQ ramen serving up that same, melt-in-your-mouth brisket. They’re small bowls so order both, and you be the judge.

2713 E. 2nd Street // http://kemuri-tatsuya.com/

Michi Ramen

Offering a variety of ramen, including a bowl specially made for Texas with smoked BBQ pork ribs, Michi Ramen will not disappoint and why it made my list of Austin’s Best Bowls of Ramen. Don’t leave without grabbing some mochi ice cream.

6519 N. Lamar // 3005 S. Lamar // 1615 Grand Avenue, Pflugerville // http://www.michiramen.com/

Peached Tortilla

Peached Tortilla chef, Eric Silverstein, grew up in Japan before moving to the States. Inspired by his Japanese roots, he’s serving up a rotating bowl of ramen every Thursday night from 5pm until sold out, and it does sell out so get there early. Go frequently to try the rotating specials! And, while not ramen, Peached Tortilla’s Malaysian Laksa Bowl, which can be found on their regular menu, is a delicious, noodley soup that any ramen lover should try!

5520 Burnet Road // https://thepeachedtortilla.com/

Daruma Ramen

Daruma Ramen is a great pick for vegan eaters with a veggie-fruit based ramen stock. It totes itself as being healthy and delicious, offering chicken-stock as a base for their other ramen bowls. With minimal seating, this ramen joint is usually busy for lunch and packs a wait at dinner time.

612 6th Street // https://www.darumaramen.com/

Jinya Ramen

Don’t brush Jinya Ramen off just because it’s a chain ramen restaurant. With an extensive list of ramen options, Jinya Ramen has something for everyone including spicy and vegan offerings.  Jinya Ramen also has over 25 different topping options allowing ramen lovers to completely customize their bowl.  And if you’re not up for the traditional noodles, Jinya offers a Asian salads, tacos, and curries to satisfy any craving.

3210 Esperanza Crossing #130, Austin, Texas 78758 // http://jinya-ramenbar.com/

Haru Ramen

Haru Ramen serves up an offering of ramen options to please the whole family! Try their signature beef bulgogi ramen with donkotsu brothonions, napa cabage, bean sprouts, and enoki mushroom. Or, how about their Tsukemen, a cold ramen noodle served with a hot donkotsu dipping broth for a delightfully savory meal. And for the picky eaters, Haru Ramen’s even serving up just plain ol’ broth and noodles.

http://harutx.com/ // 2525 W Anderson Ln Ste 120, Austin, TX 78757

A Guide to Great Bowls of Ramen in Austin was created in collaboration with the Austin Food Blogger’s Alliance City Guide. Check out the full round-up on the AFBA site  or check out my other guide for a round-up of Austin’s Prix Fixe & Tasting Menus and the city’s best Old Fashioneds.