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The best ramen in Austin

Ramen Tatsu-Ya leads our ranking for ramen in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Ramen Del Barrio and Michi Ramen come next.

  1. 1Ramen Tatsu-YaReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Ramen Del BarrioReaders' runner-up, 2026
  3. 3Michi RamenReaders' top three, 2026

38 ramen shops are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

The top 6

How we rank

  1. 1Ramen Tatsu-Ya

    Austin
    • Won Best of ATX 2026 for ramen, voted by readers [1]
    • #1 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    • On Ali Khan Eats's ramen list (2024) [3]
    • The Austin Chronicle (2017): “You can't go wrong with the noodles at Austin's OG ramen shop, with one north and one south location.” [4]
    Where
    1600 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
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  2. 2Ramen Del Barrio

    Ramen · Austin
    • Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for ramen, voted by readers [1]
    • #3 on Austin Food Adventures's ramen list (2025) [5]
    • The Infatuation (2022): “The MVP here is the carnitas tonkotsu bowl—the broth has the creaminess of an excellent bowl of tonkotsu, plus tender chunks of slow-cooked pork belly and buche.” [6]
    • #14 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    Where
    1700 W Parmer Ln Ste 100, Austin, TX 78727-4605
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  3. 3Michi Ramen

    Austin
    • Finalist in Best of ATX 2026 for ramen, voted by readers [1]
    • The Infatuation (2022): “Michi Ramen's claim to fame is that you can totally customize every part of your bowl.” [6]
    • On Ali Khan Eats's ramen list (2024) [3]
    • #2 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    Where
    6519 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
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  4. 4Sazan Ramen

    Austin
    • #2 on Austin Food Adventures's ramen list (2025) [5]
    • The Infatuation (2022): “Sazan is a ramen shop that should be on the radar of everyone with even a passing interest in noodles, broth, or Japanese whiskey.” [6]
    • #3 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    • Eater Austin (2016): “chicken-based options at Sazan Ramen” [7]
    Where
    6929 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
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  5. 5JINYA Ramen Bar

    Austin
    • #4 on Austin Food Adventures's ramen list (2025) [5]
    • On Ali Khan Eats's ramen list (2024) [3]
    • #4 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    • The Austin Chronicle (2017): “This Tokyo-born and L.A.-bred ramen chain opened its first Austin location in the Domain last fall.” [4]
    Where
    3210 Esperanza Crossing Suite 130, Austin, TX 78758
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  6. 6Marufuku Ramen Austin

    Austin
    • #6 on Austin Food Adventures's ramen list (2025) [5]
    • The Infatuation (2022): “Marufuku is the only Austin-area outpost of the San Francisco-based ramen mini-chain, now with about a dozen locations across three states.” [6]
    • #10 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [2]
    Where
    1900 Aldrich St Ste 180, Austin, TX 78723
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More ramen in Austin

32 more · A to Z

Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. Bluefin Sushi & Ramen
    Photo: bluefinsushiramen.com

    Bluefin Sushi & Ramen

    Japanese restaurant · Kyle
    Where
    151 Evans Dr, Kyle, TX 78640
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  2. Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi Bar

    Japanese restaurant · San Marcos

    “We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes to be enjoyed in a full service dining room or carry-out if you're short on time.”

    Where
    243 Wonder World Dr #100, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Has
    Ramen · Sake · Takeout
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  3. Kikko Ramen & Poke
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    Kikko Ramen & Poke

    Japanese restaurant · San Marcos
    Where
    403 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best ramen in Austin?
Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Won Best of ATX 2026 for ramen, voted by readers; #1 on Wanderlog's list (2025). Ramen Del Barrio and Michi Ramen come next.
How many ramen shops are in Austin?
38 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including A Go Go Sushi and Ramen, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen - Arboretum, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen - Round Rock, Bluefin Sushi Bar & Ramen and 33 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 5 more, in Kyle, Georgetown and San Marcos.
Which ramen shops in Austin take reservations?
1 take online bookings: Lucky Robot Restaurant. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order ramen online in Austin?
26 have online ordering on their own websites: A Go Go Sushi and Ramen, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen - Arboretum, Bluefin Sushi & Ramen - Round Rock, Bluefin Sushi Bar & Ramen, JINYA Ramen Bar, Kanji Ramen, Lucky Robot Restaurant and 18 more.
Is Daiboku in Austin still open?
No. Daiboku has closed. For ramen nearby, see the list above.
Is Fukuya Ramen in Austin still open?
No. Fukuya Ramen has closed. For ramen nearby, see the list above.
Is Kiwami Ramen in Austin still open?
No. Kiwami Ramen has closed. For ramen nearby, see the list above.
Is Spicewood Fusion Pizzeria in Austin still open?
No. Spicewood Fusion Pizzeria has closed. For ramen nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Wanderlog, The 48 best spots for ramen in Austin, September 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  3. 3Ali Khan Eats, Ramen 512 ~ Austin, January 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4The Austin Chronicle, A Guide to Austin Ramen, February 2017. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  5. 5Austin Food Adventures, Ranking the Ramen Spots in Austin, TX, October 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6The Infatuation, The 10 Best Ramen Restaurants In Austin - Austin, June 2022. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  7. 7Eater Austin, Best Ramen in Austin, September 2016. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.

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