20 Ramen Picks in Aichi Prefecture! By Area Including Nagoya City, Plus Local Styles

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Shinkyo Nagoya Fushimi Ten, about a 1-minute walk from Fushimi Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is a restaurant where you can enjoy noodle dishes including the popular Betokon ramen, as well as Kara-age and Chinese à la carte dishes.

The spacious interior is located on the basement level and comes with counter seats, raised tatami seating, and Private room options.

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If it’s your first visit, the first thing you’ll want to order is the local ramen specialty, Betokon Ramen, which was created at this restaurant in 1969.

This bowl is packed with garlic, garlic chives, and bean sprouts, with a touch of ichimi (ground chili pepper) for heat. The soy sauce based soup is said to be surprisingly light.

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For people who are not good with spicy food, the Shio Ramen "Omen" with simmered eggs is also recommended.

This salt based ramen is made by simmering vegetables and finished with fresh eggs, and it is said to be appealing for the flavor of the vegetables and the gentle taste of the soup.

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Located about a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Aichi, Ramen Ginga is a popular shop known for two kinds of ramen that let you fully enjoy the rich flavor of chicken.

Inside, the wood-toned interior has 15 counter seats, giving the place a refined and polished atmosphere.

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One of the restaurant's signature dishes is the "tori paitan ramen (creamy chicken broth ramen)." It is known for a soup packed with the rich flavors of chicken, vegetables, and seafood.

The pure white color of the soup makes a strong impression, and one sip brings a rich yet refined aftertaste. Some reviews even say the soup is so good that you will want to finish every last drop.

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If you want to enjoy a simple bowl with a rich soup made from jidori (free-range chicken), the "Tori Shoyu Ramen" is just right.

The soy sauce soup, packed with chicken stock, is said to be light yet full of deep richness. As with the tori paitan, you can also choose options with extra meat or a soft-boiled egg.

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Szechuan Cuisine and Lanzhou Ramen Gyuo Honjin Ekimae Ten is a Chinese restaurant known for its wide selection of Sichuan small plates and traditional ramen from the Lanzhou region of China.

It is a 2-minute walk from Honjin Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and is said to stand out for its chic exterior and stylish interior. Counter and table seating are available.

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"Lanzhou Ramen," known for its carefully made soup and noodles, is a ramen style with more than 100 years of tradition in Lanzhou, China. The soup is made with 100% beef bones and simmered with great care.

You can choose from 9 noodle thicknesses. After you order, they hand-pull the noodles and stretch them to your preferred thickness.

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If you want a filling meal, the "Ranshu ramen (Lanzhou ramen) Set," which comes with ramen and rice, is a great choice.

You can order any combination you like from four kinds of "Ranshu ramen (Lanzhou ramen)" and four rice dishes such as "chahan (fried rice)" and "mapo-han (rice topped with mapo tofu)." Many reviews had positive things to say about the "chahan (fried rice)."

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Chugoku Ryori Senryu is a restaurant on a main street about a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station, where you can enjoy authentic Japanese-Chinese food. It seems to be well loved by locals as well.

The interior has a relaxed atmosphere where you can take your time, and it looks like a good choice for Banquets too. The 2nd floor is also equipped with zashiki (tatami seating).

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They offer a full range of Chinese a la carte dishes, and reviews say the ramen menu is popular too.

If you want to enjoy bold, spicy flavors, Taiwan ramen is a great choice. It comes with minced chicken as well as garlic chives and bean sprouts, and the soup is said to have plenty of heat.

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Besides ramen, the restaurant also offers a wide lineup of noodle dishes. The yakisoba (fried noodles) menu, made by stir-frying Chinese noodles together with various ingredients, is also popular.

The photo shows the "Niku-iri Yakisoba." The noodles are mixed with meat and many other ingredients, and they pair well with the sweet and savory Chinese-style seasoning.

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Nanyo Club Nishiki Sanchome Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of authentic Taiwanese dishes.

It is a 3-minute walk from Sakae Station on the subway, making it a convenient spot for a casual stop after work or a get-together with friends. The interior stands out with brightly lit lanterns, and the 3rd floor is also equipped with Private rooms.

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At this restaurant, you can also try Taiwan ramen, a Nagoya local specialty that was created in the 1970s by a chef from Taiwan in Nagoya and is now well known as one of the city's signature dishes. It is said to have a spicy taste with deep savory flavor.

The topping, Taiwan minced meat, is carefully stir-fried, then seasoned with the restaurant's original seasonings and slowly cooked for 3 hours.

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The Taiwanese dishes menu offers about 85 items in total, so it seems like a place you can visit again and again without getting bored.

They also have a great lineup of dishes that go perfectly with drinks, such as the crispy and juicy "Spicy Chicken" and "shao xiao long bao (pan-fried soup dumplings)" with their pleasantly chewy texture.

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Chinese Restaurant Haru is a Chinese restaurant located about a 10-minute walk from Kakuozan Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It is popular for classic Chinese dishes such as mapo tofu and Peking duck, as well as its ramen menu.

Its homey atmosphere is part of the appeal, and locals also love it as a casual place to enjoy authentic Chinese food.

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The noodle menu is extensive, with staples like “Shoyu Ramen” and “soupless dandan noodles.”

The photo shows the “Bean Sprout Ramen.” The thin noodles mix well with the rich soy sauce tonkotsu (pork bone) soup, and the crisp texture of the bean sprouts adds a nice accent to the bowl.

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One of the restaurant's recommended menu items, the "Negi Abura Chashu Men," is a tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth ramen) that is perfect for people who like spicy food.

It also gets praise for being packed with plenty of green onions and very filling. (Each) ramen also lets you choose from a wide variety of toppings.

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Ramen no Minato, about a 2-minute walk from Mizuho Undojo Nishi Station in Nagoya City, is a ramen shop where you can enjoy ramen made with Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken), a branded jidori chicken from Aichi Prefecture.

The deep interior has a clean feel, and it is said to be easy to use whether you are dining alone or in a group.

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The ramen soup is made with Nagoya Cochin (a premium Japanese chicken breed), then slowly simmered with pork and vegetables.

The house-made noodles use Domestic wheat and have an outstanding wheat aroma, with a smooth slurp and chewy texture. The popular choices are "Shirogane no Shio Ramen" and "Kogane no Shoyu Ramen."

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If you want a bold, punchy flavor, the Hoikoro-men is just right. You can tell from the look alone that it is rich and hearty.

They also offer ramen for kids and tanmen noodle dishes, along with a full range of toppings such as Taiwan minchi (Taiwanese-style minced meat) and ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg).

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Menya Tatsuya, located about a 3-minute walk from Marunouchi Station in Nagoya, Aichi, is a popular ramen shop where you can enjoy ramen with a gentle, old-school flavor.

The interior has a calm monochrome feel, with both counter and table seating. It also seems to be a popular spot for people who enjoy ramen in the morning.

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If it’s your first time visiting this place, the chuka soba (Chinese-style noodles) menu, which gets lots of good reviews, comes recommended. The photo shows the “Mukashinagara no Chuka Soba (old-fashioned Chinese-style noodles).”

It is said to have a tasty chicken bone broth base with the savory flavor of seafood from kombu kelp, niboshi (dried sardines), and ago dashi (flying fish stock). It comes with chashu (braised pork) by default.

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If you like tonkotsu (pork bone broth)-based ramen, the rich tonkotsu ramen menu here is a great fit.

It is said to be a bowl with full-bodied flavor and none of the strong distinctive notes often associated with tonkotsu. The “Shio Tonkotsu Ramen Covered with Torn Nori (seaweed)” stands out for its generous amount of nori.

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Shitamachi no Sora Meihoku Ten is a popular spot for house made gyoza (dumplings) and ramen, located 2 minutes by car from Yamada Nishi IC in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

The bright interior offers counter seats, table seating, and zashiki (tatami seating), making it easy to visit whether alone or in a group. It looks like a nice place to relax and enjoy ramen.

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The ramen lineup is diverse, with options like tonkotsu (pork bone broth), shoyu (soy sauce), and miso. They use straight noodles with a smooth, slippery texture so each type of ramen tastes its best.

Their special Teppan-yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) are also popular, so they are well worth ordering to go with your ramen.

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Among the wide range of ramen options, the most popular is the "Tonkoku ramen," a downtown favorite that has been loved for more than 10 years.

It features a thick tonkotsu (pork bone) broth simmered until cloudy, and is said to offer rich fat and deep umami from the soy sauce tare added to the soup.

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5+4+9 Ramen, located about an 8-minute walk from Kurokawa Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is a shop where you can enjoy rich ramen made with gyofun (fish powder).

Not only is the ramen delicious, but the playful space is part of its appeal too.
A pop character catches the eye, and you can enjoy its alluring atmosphere, too.

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The popular dish here is the "Kogashi Niboshi Shoyu Ramen," said to bring out the rich aroma of niboshi (dried sardines) to the fullest.

They use special straight noodles, which are said to give the soup a great sense of balance and a smooth finish. The generously topped "Goyoku Tokusei Kogashi Shoyu Ramen" is also recommended.

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"Rice bowl & Half-Size Noodles" makes the indulgent wish of wanting both rice and noodles come true. It is served in a unique custom twin bowl.

You can choose your favorite from three kinds of Rice bowl and three kinds of noodles, so you can also enjoy the fun of mixing and matching.

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Ganso Nagoya Chuka Watanabe, located about a 5-minute walk from Temmacho Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is a Chinese restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic Chinese food, from a la carte dishes to noodle dishes.

Inside, you’ll find a stylish space with the feel of a traditional coffee shop, where you can relax in comfort. In addition to table seating, the restaurant also has a Private room with a round table.

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They offer a wide variety of noodle dishes such as ramen and yakisoba (fried noodles), and the most popular among them is said to be "Taiwan ramen."

The soy sauce based soup, known for its deep richness and umami, pairs perfectly with the medium-thick noodles and is said to be very tasty.

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You will also want to order the signature “shumai (steamed pork dumplings)” and “gyoza (pan-fried dumplings),” which are carefully Homemade, to go with the ramen.

The shumai is said to focus on firmness, with close attention paid to the amount of potato starch. Inside the wrapper is a filling made with onion and two kinds of minced meat, one coarsely ground and one finely ground.

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They are known for having a wide selection of noodles, including tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen), Shoyu Ramen, and tantanmen (spicy sesame ramen).

For those who want both noodles and rice, the lunch-only "Ramen Set" is recommended. You can choose any combination you like from 7 kinds of noodle dishes and 7 kinds of rice dishes.

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One of the great things about this place is that it offers everything from snacks that go well with alcohol to hearty meal options that really fill you up, so you can enjoy it in whatever way suits the occasion.

If you are looking for volume, the set meal menu is a great choice. Along with main dishes like mapo tofu and gyoza, it also comes with ramen that you can choose from several kinds.

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Nayabashi55 is a restaurant where you can enjoy ramen, Tsukemen, and Mazesoba, located a 6-minute walk from Fushimi Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

There are more than 100 terrace seats that can be used even on rainy days, and it is said to be the largest riverside terrace in Nagoya. It seems perfect for large group gatherings.

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Among the many noodle dishes on the menu, the most popular is the "Umakara Mazesoba," which they say was created through careful research into the balance of aroma and rich flavor.

This dish features house-made chewy noodles that are thoroughly coated in a sauce made with a carefully chosen blend. It is also well liked for its wide range of toppings, including umakara Taiwan minced meat and an original blend of fish powder.

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The “Jiro Mazesoba” is known for its rich, satisfying flavor that lives up to expectations, with features like Homemade soup made to a golden ratio, house-made chashu (braised pork), and a large amount of bean sprouts.

If you like spicy food, you can add heat for an extra charge.

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Located about a 10-minute walk from Komaki Station in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Tori Soba Senmonten Ramen Ebisu Sohonke is a tori soba (chicken noodle soup) specialty shop popular for ramen that lets you customize the soup and flavor combinations.

Inside, there are counter and table seats, and you can enjoy your meal in a spacious, relaxed atmosphere.

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You can choose from three different kinds of ramen soup, and each one comes in several flavors such as miso and soy sauce.

If you like rich flavors, the ramen with nokou tori paitan (rich chicken paitan) soup comes recommended. It is rich yet gentle in flavor, with excellent umami. The photo shows the "Rich Salt" version.

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If you want a ramen with a light, clean taste, ramen made with a clear chicken broth carefully drawn from chicken bones and kombu kelp is a great choice.

Among them, the standard Tokusei Shio Soba (special salt soba) has a broth so clear you can see the noodles through it, and it is said to be easy to enjoy for people of all ages.

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"Taiwan Ken-san Toyotashi Ekimae Honten" is a restaurant where you can enjoy wafu Taiwan ryori (Japanese-style Taiwanese cuisine) that combines the best of Japan and Taiwan.

It is located just a 30-second walk from Toyotashi Station in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, which makes it easy to drop by. The restaurant is said to have a lively atmosphere inside.

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Their signature Taiwan men (spicy minced pork noodles) comes in more than 20 varieties at all times, and you can freely change up the flavor with the garlic on the table.

This ramen is packed with care, from the secret Taiwan minchi (spicy minced pork topping) made mainly with pork from Kagoshima Prefecture to the soup that brings out the full flavor of the meat and vegetables.

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Kogane no Taiwan Men (Golden Taiwan Noodles) lets you choose from four spice levels. The "Umakara" chosen on this day had good umami along with the heat, and it was said to have an addictive flavor.

For those who like spicy ramen, the hottest level, "Jigoku," is recommended.

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Located just a 1-minute walk from Toyotashi Station in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Chugoku Ryori Saigai is a great restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of authentic Chinese dishes. Their noodle dishes and lunch sets are said to be especially popular.

On the 1st floor, there are table seats and zashiki (tatami seating), while the 2nd floor is fully equipped with Sunken kotatsu seating, so you can relax and enjoy your time.

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Starting with the classic shoyu (soy sauce)- and tonkotsu (pork bone broth)-based ramen, the noodle selection is very extensive, including Taiwan ramen and kimchi ramen. It is a lineup that ramen lovers will likely enjoy.

There are more than 10 kinds of tantanmen alone, and one of the big draws is that you can also enjoy unusual options such as fruit tantanmen.

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Chinese dishes other than noodles are also well reviewed, with affordable lunch sets during the day and course meals with All you can drink at night.

The main dish in the lunch set changes depending on the day of the week, so it seems like you can enjoy it again and again without getting tired of it. It is said to be hearty and filling, with plenty of volume.

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Fukuraigen, located about 7 minutes by car from Anjo Station in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, is a restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of Taiwanese dishes made with Domestic vegetables.

In addition to table seating and zashiki (tatami seating), the 2nd floor also has fully private rooms. It is a great place when you want to relax and enjoy ramen at your own pace.

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The restaurant especially recommends its "mala tosakumen (spicy shaved noodle soup)," a carefully made ramen dish with noodles Homemade from the dough.

The hand-cut noodles use no additives at all, and they are boiled quickly after each order comes in. The flat, pleasantly chewy noodles are said to be very good.

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They also offer a wide selection of noodle dishes, and reviews say the "Shoyu Ramen" is popular as well.

It features a soup with a strong katsuobushi (bonito flakes) broth and tender chashu (braised pork), making for a simple yet Manzoku flavor. For an extra charge, you can change the regular noodles to toshomen (knife-cut noodles).

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Sangokushi Ramen is a Chinese restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Ajiyoshi Station in Kasugai, Aichi. You can enjoy carefully made noodle dishes and a wide variety of fried rice.

In addition to counter and table seating, it also has zashiki (tatami seating) that is available for Private reservation for parties of 10 or more. It is said to be easy to use whether you are dining in a small group or a large one.

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Just as the name suggests, Sangokushi Ramen has a full lineup of Sangokushi Ramen, ranging from standard options like shoyu (soy sauce) and miso to more unique bowls.

If you prefer a light taste, the shio-based options are a good pick, and if you like curry, they also recommend ramen made with curry.

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The most popular item at this restaurant is dandanmen (Sichuan-style sesame and chili noodles). You can enjoy it not only as an A la carte dish, but also as a lunch set.

After about 5 years of research, they perfected a flavor tailored to Japanese tastes, and it is nice that you can also adjust the spice level. The photo shows the "Noko Dandanmen (Rich Dandanmen)."

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Fukatei is a popular spot where you can enjoy a wide range of izakaya dishes and 100 kinds of alcohol. Many people also stop by at night just for A la carte ramen.

Modern jazz plays inside, creating a chic and mellow atmosphere. The restaurant has both counter and table seating.

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They offer tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen) in three varieties: soy sauce, salt, and miso, and you can choose the noodle firmness, seasoning strength, and amount of fat to suit your taste.

The chashu (braised pork) looks tender and almost melting in texture, with the seasoning fully soaked into the meat. The photo shows the "tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen."

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If you like ramen with a bold, punchy flavor, Taiwan Betokon is a great pick.

It is said to feature rich, mildly spicy soup with thick, chewy noodles, topped with plenty of nira (garlic chives) and ground meat. Some reviews also say the addictive flavor makes it hard to stop eating.

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Mazesoba & Ramen Muramasa Hanare, about a 2-minute walk from Ajiyoshi Station in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, is a sister restaurant of the neighboring Teppan-yaki restaurant Muramasa and mainly serves ramen and Mazesoba.

The interior is said to combine the simple feel you expect from a ramen shop with a comfortable atmosphere.

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The noodle menu mainly centers on ramen and Mazesoba. People say it is perfect both for a solo lunch and for finishing off the night after drinks with friends.

Among the ramen options, the especially popular “Miso Ramen” is said to be a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.

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The Mazesoba menu is also very diverse, with unique options like "Taiwan Mazesoba" and "Mazesoba Kuro Curry."

A standard favorite is the soy sauce-based "Mazesoba Kuro." It comes with lots of toppings such as vegetables and nuts, and is said to have a rich, punchy flavor.