When it comes to food, Richmond has plenty of stellar spots.
Specifically for ramen? There’s a couple that are worth your time and money.
As someone who is crazy in love with ramen, you bet I’ve tried all the Japanese noodle shops in the area.
Quick Recommendations: don’t miss the unique flavours at G-men Ramen and the warmth-retaining broth at Ramen Takanotsume.
So rest assured that my suggestions below are only the BEST in Richmond.
1. G-men Ramen
G-men Ramen, known for its commitment to authentic Japanese cuisine, offers a Tokyo-style ramen experience. Their Tan Tan Ramen, featuring spicy peanut paste in pork broth, is a classic choice. However, the Spicy Trap, a soupless noodle dish in a spicy shoyu broth, stands out for its perfect blend of heat and chewiness, making it a must-try for ramen lovers.
Pro Tip: Don’t get confused if the noodles of the Spicy Trap are served separately from the broth. Just dip the noodles in the broth before eating!
What to order: Tan Tan Ramen, Spicy Trap
Address:
-G-men at Steveston Ramen Shop – 3711 Bayview Street, Richmond BC
-G-men NanChuu Ramen Shop – 8391 Alexandra Rd #1160, Richmond, BC
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2. Maruhachi Ra-men
Widely popular across Metro Vancouver, Maruhachi Ra-men is a top recommendation for ramen enthusiasts. The restaurant’s signature Tamago Ramen, known for its creamy chicken broth and soy-marinated egg, provides a rich umami flavour. The perfectly cooked egg enhances the dish, making it a standout choice among their extensive menu.
Pro tip: Always remember to add garlic chips condiment for a complete ramen experience.
What to order: Tamago Ramen
Address: 2780 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B3
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3. Ramen Takanotsume
At Ramen Takanotsume, the focus is on maintaining the warmth of the broth throughout the meal, using a traditional Asahikawa-style ramen approach. The founder’s childhood memories influenced the creation of the golden broth, topped with a thin oil layer to retain heat.
Their signature dish, Original Dragon Shoyu, offers a creamy soy-based broth with chashu, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, enhanced with perfectly fried beef gyoza.
Pro tip: Make sure to get the beef gyoza with your ramen. It is packed with meat, the bottom is fried to perfection while maintaining its soft steamed texture.
What to order: Original Dragon Shoyu, beef gyoza
Address: 4151 Hazelbridge Way Unit 2780, Richmond, BC V6X 0A4 (inside Aberdeen Centre)
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4. Sanpoutei Ramen
Renowned for making both noodles and broth in-house, Sanpoutei Ramen offers a unique dining experience. The restaurant’s design allows diners to observe the art of noodle-making, adding to the ambiance.
The recommended dish is their Tsukemen, a fish-based broth accompanied by chewy noodles and a half-boiled egg, served separately for dipping and savoring its delightful flavours.
Pro tip: If you want to have some spice in your life get the spicy version of their Tsukemen. It has just the right amount of kick to keep you eating more.
What to order: Tsukemen
Address: 160 – 4328 No. 3 Road, Suite 160, Richmond BC V6X 2C2 (Beside Parker Place)
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5. Gyo-O
Gyo-O, meaning “Fish King,” is renowned for its fresh fish donburis and bukkake udon, but its ramen is equally impressive. The restaurant offers unusual ramen broths like Oyster Milk, Garlic Seafood Miso, and Clam Miso.
We recommend the Clam Miso Butter Corn Ramen provides a unique flavour experience, while Oyster Milk Ramen and Seafood Ramen cater to more experimental and traditional tastes, respectively.
Did you know: Gyo-O is under the same restaurant group as G-Men?
What to order: Oyster Milk Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Clam Miso Butter Corn Ramen
Address: 3779 Sexsmith Rd #2137, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9 (at Continental Shopping Centre)
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6. Afuri Ramen + Dumpling
Afuri Ramen, a globally recognized Japanese ramen chain, distinguishes itself with a mission to improve the world through ramen. Their yuzu shio broth, a refreshing citrus-infused soup, offers a distinct and lighter alternative to traditional ramen flavours. The restaurant features modern touch-screen ordering and serves a variety of ramen, sides, and drinks, including a delicious soft shell crab bao.
What to order: yuzu shio broth, soft shell crab bao
Address: 140-7971 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
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7. Shibuyatei Japanese Restaurant
Shibuyatei, a hidden gem adjacent to a carwash, is operated by a single chef who hand-makes each ramen dish. Despite its unassuming location, the restaurant is celebrated for its high-quality, affordable offerings.
The highlight is the Larmen, a simple yet flavourful ramen with a robust shoyu broth, firm noodles, and thick, tender chashu, showcasing the chef’s dedication to traditional, MSG-free preparation.
Pro tip: They only serve 20 bowls per meal. If you want to get a bowl, you better come early for their lunch or dinner service.
What to order: Larmen
Address: 125 – 2971 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2H4
8. Ichigo Ichie Ramen
Ichigo Ichie Ramen is celebrated for offering both hot and cold ramen, suitable for all seasons. The restaurant features a wide array of broth choices, including shoyu, shio, miso, mayu, and vegetable. The Mayu Ramen is a highlight, combining green onion, bean sprouts, shiitake, seasoned egg, roasted pork, and garlic oil, topped with deep-fried garlic for a complex and satisfying flavour.
Pro tip: Be ready with a drink on one hand because the Mayu Ramen can be spicy!
What to order: Mayu Ramen
Address: 150-11060 No.5 Road, Richmond, BC V7A 4E7
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9. Yuu Japanese Tapas 優
Offering an inventive culinary experience, Yuu Japanese Tapas presents their Beer Ramen, a unique concoction of cold noodles in bonito broth, creatively served in a beer mug and topped with nori foam to resemble beer. Although it contains no real beer, it’s an intriguing twist on traditional ramen.
For those who prefer more conventional options, their Miso Ramen and other Japanese dishes provide a rich and authentic flavor profile.
What to order: Beer Ramen, Miso Ramen
Address: 1118 – 3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond BC V6X 3Z9
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10. Yah-Yah-Ya Ramen
Yah-Yah-Ya Ramen, embracing its enthusiasm for ramen-making, provides patrons the unique option to customize their broth’s saltiness. Specializing in Yokohama-style ramen, characterized by thick noodles and a light broth, they offer variations like miso, shoyu, and shio.
The Shoyu Ramen is a standout choice, featuring crispy chashu, spinach, seaweed, and a half-boiled egg, creating a crave-worthy dish.
Pro tip: You’ve got to try their takoyaki for a burst of seafood flavor!
What to order: Shoyu Ramen, takoyaki
Address: 8388 Capstan Way #1423, Richmond, BC V6X 4B6 (beside Richmond Sushi)
There you have it. If you are craving for some ramen, check out all the ramen from our list. We hope that you enjoy trying all that these restaurants have to offer.
If you feel like having more than just a bowl of ramen, we have also curated a list of the best Japanese restaurants in Richmond.
How We Create Our “Best” Lists
All Noms Magazine’s “best” lists are created using multiple factors and signals to help readers find the best restaurants, things to do, and places to stay at. Some of these factors and signs include personal experiences, correspondence with locals, and compiling experiences from review sites.
Each list is also created to be balanced (in terms of price, cuisine type, ambiance, and more) as possible. This means that the lists are not specifically created in ranking order. You should be comfortable picking from any of the spots on the list and generally have a good time. But of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary) and everyone may have different experiences/palates.