With the onset of winter in Dubai, a hot bowl of slurpy ramen is all you need to enjoy the weather. And thanks to the K-dramas and K-pop craze, ramen, a flavourful and comforting noodle soup known for its rich broth, chewy noodles, and various toppings, has become uber popular in the Emirate. And if you enjoy ramen, Connector recommends these 10 places in Dubai.
Daikan Ramen
Launched in 2017, Daikan Ramen, with multiple locations across Dubai, stands out as one of the city's favourite ramen spots. Specialising in authentic Japanese cuisine, they ensure top-notch quality and freshness in every bowl by producing their noodles in-house and using locally sourced ingredients. The menu features five types of ramen, including shio (salt-based ramen in chicken and tofu broth) for Dhs 50, shoyu (soy sauce-based ramen in chicken and tofu broth) for Dhs 50, miso and spicy miso (miso-based ramen in tantan chicken and soy) for Dhs 55, chef's special with various options for Dhs 65, and mazemen (chilli-sesame sauce in tantan chicken and tofu) for Dhs 50.
04-8768477
Kinoya
Situated in Onyx Tower 2 on Sheikh Zayed Road, Kinoya brings authentic ramen to the heart of Dubai. To ensure each bowl has a unique flavour, they carefully select and cook all ingredients to perfection. Don't miss the shio paitan ramen (crafted in slow-cooked chicken broth), available in regular for Dhs 55 and large for Dhs 65, the duck ramen (cooked in duck broth) with regular at Dhs 110 and large at Dhs 120, and the spicy miso ramen (chicken broth with miso tare) with regular for Dhs 55 and large for Dhs 65. Additionally, you can enhance your ramen experience with extra toppings like nori, soft-boiled egg, and more starting from Dhs 4.
04-2202920
Bentoya
Spread across Dubai, Bentoya is renowned for its Japanese cuisine, offering a diverse range of healthy options crafted from the freshest ingredients. With an extensive menu featuring 13 types of ramen, be sure to try the yasai ramen priced at Dhs 57, tori ramen at Dhs 55, spicy miso corn ramen at Dhs 57, and more. Customise your ramen per your spice levels and your preferred toppings at Bentoya.
www.bentoya.ae
Mamafri
Located in Jumeirah 3, Mamafri is a Southeast Asian restaurant that serves delectable ramen with a variety of tasty topping choices. Their ramen is crafted using Japanese-style wheat noodles, and you can choose different toppings and spice levels to suit your taste. Prices start from Dhs 64. Mamafri also offers a vegetarian option, making it a perfect choice for vegetarians.
04-3300012
Wokyo
Originating from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Wokyo is a laid-back noodle bar that serves noodle dishes with impeccable flavour, texture, aroma, and that satisfying slurp factor throughout Dubai. A must-try at Wokyo is their Sapporo ramen, prepared with a 10-hour slow-cooked broth and authentic wavy ramen noodles from Hokkaido, Japan, priced at Dhs 59. Customise your experience by adding toppings and flavours to suit your preferences.
www.wokyo.com
Tomo
Situated in Raffles Dubai, Wafi City, if you're on the lookout for a top-notch ramen spot in Dubai with an extensive Japanese menu, Tomo is an excellent choice. Indulge in some of the most flavourful ramen noodles in the city. You can try their halal ramen (egg noodles with vegetables in halal soup flavoured with miso or soy sauce) priced at Dhs 90. Alternatively, try the original ramen starting from Dhs 60.
www.tomo.ae
YUI
YUI in Dubai Design District is a ramen house offering an authentic Japanese menu featuring mouthwatering ramen bowls such as shoyu, shio, shio paitan, tantanmen, and Kurogoma with chicken and seafood broths; it's one of the most budget-friendly Japanese eateries in Dubai. For a vegetarion option, they offer miso veggie ramen. Prices for the ramen start from Dhs 50.
www.yui.ae
Wagamama
Wagamama, a Japanese eatery across Dubai, offers a diverse menu with soupy ramen featuring chicken, prawns, beef, and grilled duck with vegetables, egg, and other flavourful ingredients. Their ramen is a hot and hearty bowl with fresh noodles, toppings, and garnishes, served in a traditional black bowl. Don't miss their chicken gyoza ramen, tantanmen beef brisket ramen, yasai mushroom tantanmen ramen, and yasai gyoza ramen. Ramen prices start from Dhs 66.
www.wagamama.ae
Kiku
Kiku, a licensed Japanese restaurant at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel in Al Garhoud, uses high-quality imported Japanese ingredients to create unique dishes. Don't miss their classic shoyu or miso ramens withsoya bean paste-based broth. A standout option is their kimchee ramen. Ramen prices start from Dhs 58.
www.kiku-dubai.com
Zutto Suki
Situated in Deira City Centre, Zutto Suki is a wallet-friendly restaurant serving delightful ramen dishes. Explore their menu with options like miso ramen for Dhs 33, Zutto special ramen for Dhs 49, beef ramen for Dhs 43, tantan ramen for Dhs 35, and a vegetarian choice, vegetarian miso ramen for Dhs 30. Each ramen comes with various toppings, sauce, and oil options, making them all worth a try.
800-72636