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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.

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  1. Ramen Tatsu-Ya

    Japanese restaurant · Austin

    “Japanese soul food”

    Where
    8601 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745-7492
    Today
    Open now until 10 PM
    Has
    Ramen · Takeout
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 10 PM
    Tue11 AM to 10 PM
    Wed11 AM to 10 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11 AM to 10 PM
    Sun11 AM to 10 PM
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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.

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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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