Ah… Japanese Ramen… a good hearty bowl of ramen brings some sort of comfort, especially for days when we’re craving for it! There are many Japanese restaurants in KL & Selangor that serve ramen, but only the ones listed below are the best ones! Check out these recommendations from the team at The Kind Helper for the best ramen in KL & Selangor!
1. IPPUDO (Non-halal)
The ramen offered by IPPUDO tastes quite similar to the authentic ones originally from Japan, making this Japanese restaurant one of the best ramen in KL.
The pork broth is thick, flavourful and creamy while the pork slices are so tender, it melts in your mouth! You can also choose the type of noodle based on hardness (soft, normal, hard and very hard). Most customers order normal or hard.
If you’re not sure what to order, their bestsellers are Shiromaru Special Ramen, IPPUDO Kuro Special, and IPPUDO Lasagna Gyoza.
You have to expect to spend quite a sum, more than RM30 for your meal.
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2. Maruki Ramen (Halal)
The ramen noodles are made fresh on a daily basis using halal wheat flour imported all the way from Japan! The head chef is trained from Tokyo, so rest assured this restaurant is one of the best ramen in KL that offers premium quality.
The bestsellers would be the Classic Shio Ajitama and the Superior Shoyu Ramen, each priced around RM20+.
You can even opt for their ‘Deluxe’ version which contains more protein.
Address: The Linc KL, Lot 2-23, Level 2, 360, Jln Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Monday, closed. Sunday to Thursday, 10.30am to 9pm. Friday & Saturday, 10.30am to 9.30pm
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3. Daruma Syokodo (Non-halal)
For those who are looking for the best ramen in KL that’s affordable and authentic, Daruma Syokodo is the place for you! The highly recommended dishes are Fish Tonkatsu Ramen and Spicy Tonkotsu Special, with thin and soft noodles. On average, you’ll spend about RM40 for 2 pax (based on ramen orders only).
Address: Unit L1-20, 1, 1, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Daily, 10.30am to 10pm
4. Bari-Uma Ramen (Non-halal)
Bari-Uma Ramen is the best ramen in KL & Selangor as the broth is rich, however, if you prefer a broth that’s not too strong, you can opt for the lighter version instead. Besides that, you have the option to choose between chicken or pork soup. Even Japanese customers have recommended this place as it tastes as good as the ones in Japan.
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5. Menya Musashi (Non-halal)
This Japanese restaurant is where customers rave about their soup base. Some of the well-loved options include Kuro Aka Soup Ramen and Miso Ramen. Each ramen bowl is priced between RM20 to RM40. Other menu items customers seem to love include Chicken Karaage and Chicken Katsu Curry.
Address: Lot LG606, Lower Ground Floor, 1Utama Shopping Centre
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am to 10pm
6. Tomo Ramen Bar
Tomo Ramen Bar is another popular place for the best ramen KL & Selangor! Don’t miss out on their specials Tomo Miso Soymilk Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. The noodles are chewy while the broth is flavourful.
Address: 75, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Monday, closed. Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 3pm & 5pm to 9.30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 11am to 9.30pm
7. Mitsuyado Seimen (Non-halal)
If you’re looking for the best ramen in KL & Selangor with thick and rich broth, Mitsuyado Seimen is the place to find it! The best part? You can choose how you want your noodles to be served – al dente, cold or soft!
Address: 2nd Floor, The Starling Mall Unit S-229, 6, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am to 9.30pm
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8. Aori Ramen (Non-halal)
Their Aori Ramen is one of a kind – choose between spicy or non-spicy versions with 1.1mm hoso noodles. As for the side dishes, be sure to try their kimchi gyoza or any of their gyozas. The char siew is sliced thinly and barbecued to perfection. Each bowl would cost you about RM30+.
Address: Lot 6 . 36 . 00, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
9. Ramen Bankara (Non-halal)
The ramen at Ramen Bankara gives you a comfort feeling while having a wide variety of soup base options to choose from. The broth isn’t salty and the noodles are somewhat springy. For those who prefer a creamy broth, choose Tonkotsu soup base. If you prefer a heavy broth, go for the Bankara soup base instead.
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