The beauty of ramen that got citizens of the world hooked to, comes down to the ubiquitous noodle with a right springiness topped by a variety of exquisite ingredients in a flavored broth which creates such a complex yet homey feel. From Tonkotsu (pork bones) to Shio (salty), Shoyu (soy sauce) and Miso, KL has a variety of places showcasing their ramen game so who’s ready to get in the scene and get real with our list of 10 Best Ramen Spots In Kuala Lumpur. We certainly are!
10 Best Ramen Spots In Kuala Lumpur
#1 Menya Shi Shi Do
Housed in a tiny noodle house, this humble spot has gained the interest of ramen lovers for their exquisite flavors with the broth cooked for more than 48 hours for an authentic Hakata taste absorbed by ramen noodles cooked to the utmost al-dente texture and garnished with melting in the mouth pork slab, chives, and all the good stuff. The louder the slurp, the better 🙂
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Address: Malaysia, 72, Jalan Universiti, Jaya One, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM. Opens daily
Phone: 03-7957 4933
#2 Ramen Bankara
Old but gold. Leading the ramen scene nationally, Bankara serves us beautiful flavors 4 styles: Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen, Sapporo-style Miso Ramen, and Tsukemen. Milky yet not overwhelming, thick in flavor yet light enough for the noodles to balance it out with the pork belly slices gleaming is one heck of a treat on a sick cold evening. While you’re at it, the green tea ice cream is not to be missed.
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Located in: Ak Avenue K Address: Avenue K, Lot 2-7, Level, 156, Jalan Ampang, Au 2, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM. Opens daily
Phone: 03-2181 8618
#3 Menya Hanabi
Symphony of flavors coming through, Menya Hanabi speaks through their Maze-Soba topped with raw egg yolk, a spicy mince of pork and beef, spring onions, matchsticks of nori, powdered dried fish, and chopped raw garlic with a secret sauce combining soy and mirin-fragrant melding each element together for a burst of Japan’s luscious taste.
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Address: No 16, Jalan Radin Bagus 6, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Hours: 11 AM to 3 PM, 6 PM to 10 PM.Opens daily
Phone: 03-9054 6163
#4 Ramen Seirock-ya Uptown
The star here is stolen by the broth. Uproaring in Indonesia from Japan and here to awaken your senses with a creamy chicken based broth is their Toripaitan which is a rich, umami-packed bowl of noodles topped with a tender chicken slice and eggs cooked right with the yolks still runny enriching the bowl of goodness.
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Address: 6-G, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours:12 PM to 9 PM.Closed On Tuesday
Phone: 03-7492 7509
#5 Aori Ramen
While steep in terms of price, Aori Ramen is about the experience while dining without missing the fact that k-pop fans would go crazy over this Japanese ramen joint by the fact that it’s owned by Big Bang’s very own Seungri. Perfect for a one-person meal is their Aori Ramen decked with five toppings namely barbecued marinated pork, Japanese bunching onion, soft boiled egg, dried seaweed, and bamboo shoot. Spicy level, garlic, and onion are served on the side for the palates looking for more.
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Address: Lot 6.36.00 Level 6 Pavilion Mall, 168, Bukit Bintang Street, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours:10 AM to 10 PM.Opens daily
Phone: 03-2110 1700
#6 Mitsuyado Seimen – Tsukemen
Boasting an artistic touch of Japanese interior design with long tables comfortable for a dine-in with the fam, they’ve got Tsukemen – thick house-made wheat noodles served with a separate bowl of broth with kamaboko and pickle slices. Similar to ramen yet different if you know what I mean. The combination of cold noodles in a hot broth is a refreshing combination one can’t find anywhere else.
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Located in: the Starling
Address: The Starling Mall, Unit S-229, 2nd Floor, 6, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 11.30 AM to 9.30 PM. Opens daily
Phone: 03-7662 5929
#7 Kagura Tokyo Chicken Ramen @Pork Free
Lot 10 has taught us that life can exceed its expectation even if pork isn’t involved in the broth. Specializing in serving up delicious bowls of chicken based ramen, you’ve got the clear or creamy type. Encompassed of noodles thin, delicate and lightly springy complements the umami flavor peeking through the broth with chunky pieces of the chicken meat filling up the bowl, it’s a treat all the way.
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Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail Unit P1-20 Level 4 J’s Gate Dining Lot 10 Shopping Centre No. 50, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM. Opens daily
Phone: 03-2110 2366
#8 Ramen Izakaya Kazushi
Sourcing out the freshest of ingredients, Ramen Izakaya Kazushi is pretty known for their extensive menu of Japanese favorites especially the plump gyoza and Shoyu Ramen with an option of half or full portion packed with flavor yet still light on the palate and the noodle springy, just the way we like it. And the gyoza needs no introduction, rather a review of its soft, juicy, oil-less perfection.
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Address: Ground Floor, Unit 15-G, Jalan Solaris 3, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50480
Hours: 12 PM to 3 PM, 6 PM to 12 AM.Opens daily
Phone: 03-6203 0155
#9 Ippudo Ramen
It ain’t hype when it’s the bomb to start off with. Known for Hakata-style ramens, Ippudo excites the ramen scene with their rich Tonkotsu broth, simmered down for a stretch of hours resulting in a rich addicting savor. Conventional Tonkotsu served as Akamaru Shinaji exuding feistiness with the miso paste and garlic oil fusing together, enhancing the porcine essence of the creamy soup. It’s a complete feeling when the thin noodles bounce off with a nice coat of the broth one will enjoy till the very last scoop, wishing it could have been more.
IPPUDO Pavilion KL
11:00 AM until 10:00 PM (9:45 PM last call)
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IPPUDO The Gardens Mall
10:30 AM until 10:00 PM (9:45 PM last call)
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IPPUDO Bangsar Shopping Centre
11:00 AM until 11:00 PM (10:45 PM last call)
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IPPUDO Gurney Plaza
11:00 AM until 11:00 PM (9:45 PM last call)
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IPPUDO Sunway Pyramid
10:30 AM until 10:00 PM (9:45 PM last call)
#10 Super Ramen By Ru Di Fook
No one prolly ever predicted Ru Di Fook Would close down, revamp, newly locate themselves as Super Ramen By Ru Di Fook but they did and its a hit! Featuring their all-new ramen and cocktail bar, delight your aesthetic view and acquired palate with their King of Pork Chop Ramen. A crowd-pleasing Pork tomahawk enough to feed a table, beansprout, black fungus, egg, fish cake and whole lotta ingredients you’d find in a ramen bowl! Pair it up with one of their cocktail signatures and you’ve got yourself a super- fuzzy-evening.
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Address: 65 G, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 12 PM to 3 PM, 6 PM to 12 AM.Closed On Wednesday
Phone: 03-9548 0876
