Winter Warmers: The Best Ramen in Adelaide
Craving the best ramen in Adelaide? We’ve rounded up the top spots for an authentic, steaming bowl of goodness!
Sometimes, all you need in life is a little comfort food. And ramen is an effective option when the craving for a warm bowl of tasty goodness hits.
Not every serve of ramen is created equal. But, they do all contain with four key ingredients: broth, seasoning, noodles and toppings. The broth can range from rich to lean; while the toppings and seasoning can completely change the flavour of the dish. Whether you like your ramen traditional or prefer something more adventurous, there are options aplenty across Adelaide’s bustling culinary scene.
Getting hungry? Here’s where to find the best ramen in Adelaide.
ShoSho
Inspired by Japanese Izakaya, ShoSho offers a unique dining experience with food that's designed to be enjoyed with a drink. This small and compact restaurant focuses attentively on tempur and izakaya, but they also know their way around a delightful warm bowl of ramen. Choose a taste to suit your pallet, from veggies and seafood to the more complex and unique dishes of toothfish and scampi. The venue is modern and light, and the perfect place to try some new Japanese flavours.
164 King William Road, Hyde Park
Black Dog Gallery
Former firefighter-turned-chef June Abe named his suburban ramen shop, Black Dog Ramen, in honour of his precious pooch, Kuro. This simple yet charismatic Japanese restaurant serves up incredible bowls of ramen, so much so, that they have had to close early on occasion for selling out of their hearty noodle soups. Black Dog Gallery has rave reviews praising its melt-in-the-mouth char siu pork, flavourful broth, and delicious noodles. It's definitely worth the drive to the suburbs!
Shop 4/455 Greenhill Road Tusmore
Shobosho
One of the freshest and most highly regarded Japanese restaurants in Adelaide continues to be Shobosho. Tucked away on Leigh Street, this minimalist restaurant is everything you would imagine fine dining to be in Japan. Timber and neon contrast perfectly, making this restaurant equal parts thrilling and moody. While you may be tempted by the array of exquisite authentic dishes being served out of the kitchen, take our word for it - the ramen here is absolutely brilliant. With pork, squid, chicken, crab and wonton varieties, there's a ramen to suit just about every craving.
17 Leigh Street, Adelaide
Ramen & Izakaya Himeji
Located on Grote Street in the CBD, Ramen & Izakaya Himeji serves up ramen in an authentic Japanese atmosphere with a side of jazz. Chef and owner Shoza Ikeda pairs house-made noodles with locally-sourced seafood and premium wagyu beef to create some of the best ramen in Adelaide. Choose from traditional varieties like sekiryu (spicy) or the best selling hakuryu for a real taste of Japan.
22-24 Grote Street, Adelaide
Ryo's Noodles
Authentic tonkatsu ramen is being dished out at this Gouger Street favourite. Ryo's Noodles is a go-to spot for the best ramen in Adelaude, known for their thin and springy noodles made fresh in-house, complemented by a mouth-watering broth. The key to that perfect tonkatsu broth? It's made by simmering pork bones for over 12 hours. Ryo's ramen will infuse your palate, ensuring the perfect mouthful every time.
80 Gouger Street, Adelaide
Kazumi Ramen
This Norwood institution offers some of the best ramen Adelaide has to offer. With an emphasis on tradition, bowls are made using handmade noodles and your choice of toppings. Choose from wagyu beef, seafood, vegetables and more, and dine in the restaurant with traditional decor that will transport you to the streets of Tokyo. Slurp-alicious!
50 The Parade, Norwood
Ryumon Ramen Izakaya
Opening in 2019 and quickly becoming a mainstay, Ryumon is bringing flavour-packed Hakata-style ramen to Adelaide’s West End. Here you’ll find upwards of seven types of ramen, each with a slightly different flavour, protein and varying degrees of spice. The modern space is the perfect place to catch up with friends over a steaming bowl of salty goodness.
16 Hindley Street, Adelaide
TUNO Izakaya
With an entire menu dedicated to ramen, TUNO is where it’s at if you're searching for the best ramen in Adelaide. Whether you want to try something new or stick to your go-to, the options here range from classic to vegetarian with flavour aplenty. If you find yourself North Adelaide way, dinner at TUNO is a must for some of the best ramen in Adelaide.
145 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide
Contemporary Japanese Deli
There’s a certain charm about Contemporary Japanese Deli that's hard to describe, so we suggest you make the trip to Dacosta Arcade to experience it for yourself! Run by a father-son duo with over 25 years’ experience, this small-yet-mighty deli serves up affordable and delicious ramen that has CBD workers coming back time and time again. It's a favourite ramen spot for pretty much every local; a not-so hidden gem that gets rave reviews.
68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Ajisen Ramen
While it may be no frills, this CBD haunt is big on flavour. With three locations scattered around the city (on Leigh Street, Gouger Street and Regent Arcade) Ajisen Ramen is the local go-to for an unpretentious bowl of flavorsome ramen, served fast to quickly satisfy those cravings.
23 Leigh Street, Adelaide
55 Gouger Street, Adelaide
Regent Arcade, 35 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Minimono
As a self-described noodle bar, you’re in safe hands ordering a bowl of ramen at Minimono. Centrally located on Rundle Street, this trendy restaurant is the perfect location for a post-work weeknight dinner with friends. There are six types of ramen on the menu, ranging from traditional (tonkotsu) to adventurous (truffle mushroom).
182 Rundle Street, Adelaide
These best ramen in Adelaide has certainly worked up our appetite! Ramen not your thing? Perhaps you’d prefer a burger instead? Check out our round-up of the best burger joints in Adelaide. or if you're needing a sweet treat, check out the best bakeries in Adelaide.
