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The Best Ramen Spot in Every State

The Best Ramen Spot in Every State

Did you know that ramen gained its popularity after World War II? Although the dish had originated in China in the late 1800s, and soon after been introduced to Japan, it was after the end of the Second World War that — through a surplus of cheap wheat, provided by the U.S. — Japanese cooks began to produce wildly popular varieties of the noodle dish. (While ramen is a Japanese iconic food, check out America’s most iconic dishes).

From there, it’s swept across the world and has become a popular dish all over, including in the United States. Every state in the country has a place to get freshly made ramen noodles, as well as places to purchase more mass-produced brands such as Cup Noodles, Maruchan, Top Ramen, and more.

But there is something special about freshly made ramen noodles, with steaming broth and the added garnish of a boiled egg and chopped chives. With added protein options like chicken or pork, and some restaurants having added options of spice, garlic, and more, there are a variety of ramen spots in the U.S. alone, all of which have their own merit.

To identify the best ramen spot in every state, 24/7 Tempo compared reviews and ratings appearing on a wide range of websites, including Insider, Cheapism, Eat This Not That, Mental Floss, Yelp, Foursquare, Mashed, Thrillist, USA Today, as well as numerous state and regional listings.  

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Kamado Ramen / Kanae T.

Alabama
> Location: Huntsville
> Ramen spot: Kamado Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Naruto Japanese Restaurant / Sharlene O.

Alaska
> Location: Anchorage
> Ramen spot: Naruto Japanese Restaurant

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Tampopo Ramen / Sunshine M.

Arizona
> Location: Tempe
> Ramen spot: Tampopo Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Nara / Evan M.

Arkansas
> Location: Rogers
> Ramen spot: Ramen Nara

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Daikokuya / Lisa W.

California
> Location: Los Angeles
> Ramen spot: Daikokuya

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Uncle Denver / Rebecca M.

Colorado
> Location: Denver
> Ramen spot: Uncle

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Tiger Belly Noodle Bar / Becca M.

Connecticut
> Location: Granby
> Ramen spot: Tiger Belly Noodle Bar

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Kumamoto photo by Dao L.

Delaware
> Location: Newark
> Ramen spot: Ramen Kumamoto

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ichimi / Gables

Florida
> Location: Coral Gables
> Ramen spot: Ichimi Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Yakitori Jinbei

Georgia
> Location: Smyrna
> Ramen spot: Yakitori Jinbei

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Wagaya Photo by Larlar S.

Hawaii
> Location: Honolulu
> Ramen spot: Wagaya

Idaho
> Location: Boise
> Ramen spot: Ramen Sho

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Hoffman Estates Illinois / Becky X.

Illinois
> Location: Hoffman Estates
> Ramen spot: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Ray Indianapolis Indiana / Sheila E.

Indiana
> Location: Indianapolis
> Ramen spot: Ramen Ray

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Hana Ramen Sushi West Des Moines Iowa / Hana R.

Iowa
> Location: West Des Moines
> Ramen spot: Hana Ramen Sushi

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Bowls Lawrence Kansas / Christian O.

Kansas
> Location: Lawrence
> Ramen spot: Ramen Bowls

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen House Louisville Kentucky / Thao T.

Kentucky
> Location: Louisville
> Ramen spot: Ramen House

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Journey East Noodle Bar Mandeville Louisiana / Jess F.

Louisiana
> Location: Mandeville
> Ramen spot: Journey East Noodle Bar

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Suzukiya Portland Maine / Lisa X.

Maine
> Location: Portland
> Ramen spot: Ramen Suzukiya

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Utsuke Baltimore Maryland / Dan A.

Maryland
> Location: Baltimore
> Ramen spot: Ramen Utsuke

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ganko Ittetsu Ramen Brookline Massachusetts / Ouk L.

Massachusetts
> Location: Brookline
> Ramen spot: Ganko Ittetsu Ramen

Source: Photo by Kelly B. via Yelp

Michigan
> Location: Detroit
> Ramen spot: Johnny Noodle King

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ramen Kazama Minneapolis Minnesota / Nawang M.

Minnesota
> Location: Minneapolis
> Ramen spot: Ramen Kazama

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Little Tokyo Ridgeland Mississippi / Brandi W.

Mississippi
> Location: Ridgeland
> Ramen spot: Little Tokyo

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Nudo House St. Louis Missouri / Abhinav T.

Missouri
> Location: St. Louis
> Ramen spot: Nudo House

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Bozeman Hokkaido Ramen House Bozeman Montana / Kelli S.

Montana
> Location: Bozeman
> Ramen spot: Bozeman Hokkaido Ramen House

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Ika San Omaha Nebraska / Phillip K.

Nebraska
> Location: Omaha
> Ramen spot: Ika San

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Sojo Ramen Las Vegas Nevada / Lisa C.

Nevada
> Location: Las Vegas
> Ramen spot: Sojo Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Sushiya Hanover New Hampshire / Nathan N.

New Hampshire
> Location: Hanover
> Ramen spot: Sushiya

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Santouka Ramen Edgewater New Jersey / Cecilia T.

New Jersey
> Location: Edgewater
> Ramen spot: Santouka Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Naruto Albuquerque New Mexico / Annie J.

New Mexico
> Location: Albuquerque
> Ramen spot: Naruto

Source: edenpictures / Flickr

New York
> Location: New York City
> Ramen spot: Ippudo

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Sheng Ramen Charlotte North Carolina / John K.

North Carolina
> Location: Charlotte
> Ramen spot: Sheng Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Slurp Ramen Fargo North Dakota / Blake W.

North Dakota
> Location: Fargo
> Ramen spot: Slurp Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Speakeasy Ramen Springfield Ohio / Keesha C.

Ohio
> Location: Springfield
> Ramen spot: Speakeasy Ramen

Source: via Yelp / Courtesy of Gorō Ramen

Oklahoma
> Location: Oklahoma City
> Ramen spot: Goro Ramen and Izakaya

Source: yipengge / Getty Images

Oregon
> Location: Portland
> Ramen spot: Mizu Ramen

Source: Courtesy of Terakawa Ramen

Pennsylvania
> Location: Philadelphia
> Ramen spot: Terakawa Ramen

Source: Courtesy of Sakuratani Ramen and Izakaya

Rhode Island
> Location: Bristol
> Ramen spot: Sakuratani Ramen and Izakaya

Source: Courtesy of Menkoi Ramen House

South Carolina
> Location: Columbia
> Ramen spot: Menkoi Ramen House

Source: Courtesy of Ramen Fuji

South Dakota
> Location: Sioux Falls
> Ramen spot: Ramen Fuji

Source: Courtesy of Two Ten Jack

Tennessee
> Location: East Nashville
> Ramen spot: Two Ten Jack

Source: Courtesy of Tatsu-Ya

Texas
> Location: Austin
> Ramen spot: Tatsu-ya

Source: Courtesy of Asa Ramen

Utah
> Location: Orem
> Ramen spot: Asa Ramen

Source: Courtesy of Gaku Ramen

Vermont
> Location: Burlington
> Ramen spot: Gaku Ramen

Source: Courtesy of Tanpopo Ramen

Virginia
> Location: Newport News
> Ramen spot: Tanpopo Ramen

Source: Courtesy of King of Ramen

Washington
> Location: Spokane
> Ramen spot: King of Ramen

Source: Courtesy of Yama Japanese Restaurant

West Virginia
> Location: Morgantown
> Ramen spot: Yama

Source: Courtesy of Morris Ramen

Wisconsin
> Location: Madison
> Ramen spot: Morris Ramen

Source: Kristi S. via Yelp

Wyoming
> Location: Cheyenne
> Ramen spot: Honolulu Poke and Ramen

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