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Want to eat ramen in Chiba Prefecture! 15 recommended spots by area

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Want to eat ramen in Chiba Prefecture! 15 recommended spots by area

Surrounded by nature, Chiba Prefecture is home to a wide range of gourmet spots. In Chiba, you can also find plenty of restaurants serving ramen, including shoyu (soy sauce), miso, and tonkotsu (pork bone) styles. So this time, we have put together a list of places in Chiba where you can enjoy excellent ramen, from specialty shops focused on their soup to casual Japanese-Chinese food restaurants.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on1,450Tabelog reviews.

Recommended ramen shops in Chiba Prefecture's Kashiwa and Matsudo area

Szechuan dandan noodles, for some reason,

Shisen Tantanmen Douiuwake de is a ramen shop located about a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Matsudo Station on the JR Joban Line. Even after peak hours, customers seem to keep coming in one after another.

The interior is clean and has a stylish atmosphere like a cafe, it seems.

"Shoyu Ramen" is made with a tonkotsu shoyu broth and thick curly noodles with a chewy texture.

The broth has a nice garlic aroma and a creamy taste. The chashu (braised pork) topping is cut thick, and you can taste the sweetness of the fat.

The “Shisen tantanmen (Sichuan dan dan noodles)” features a rich soup made with white sesame, combined with house-made chili oil and sansho (Japanese pepper).

The ground meat topping is slowly stir-fried with sweet miso. The moment you bite into it, the savory flavor of the meat and the richness of the miso spread across your palate.

daichaan

・Paiko (pork chop) shoyu ramen
Even though this shop is known for its tantanmen, the homemade paiko shoyu noodles are just too good. The soup is creamy and slightly sweet, and the chashu (braised pork) is tender and tasty.

Source:daichaan's review

ななぞぅ

• Paiko (pork cutlet) Sichuan dandan noodles
The soup is rich but not heavy, and it's so good just as it is!! The ground sesame is not sesame paste, so it does not feel too thick, which is nice. It also tasted great with vinegar added at the end. There is plenty of ground meat in it too, so I was happy they also had a slotted spoon.

Source:ななぞぅ's review

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Tonikaku Kashiwa Ten

Usagi ni Kaku Kashiwa Ten is a ramen shop that opened in March 2024, about a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of Kashiwa Station on the JR Joban Line.

The white-based interior feels bright. There are counter seats and spacious table seats, making it a comfortable place to relax.

"Chuka soba (Chinese-style ramen)" is a ramen available only at the Kashiwa branch. The special emulsified soup is made by simmering chicken bones, pork bones, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), among other ingredients, in a large pot for a full day.

The thick noodles are freshly made on the in-house noodle machine and have a chewy texture.

The most popular item is abura soba (soupless ramen). The soy sauce-based tare sauce is packed with the good flavor of chashu (braised pork), and it is said to get even better the more you mix it.

It is also recommended to add vinegar or chili oil partway through for a change of flavor.

えらりい

• Chuka soba (Chinese noodle soup)
The toppings are solid too, with menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), green onions, and chashu (braised pork), and the smoky touch of the smoked egg makes a nice accent. There is no doubt that abura soba (soupless ramen) is what they are most famous for, but the ramen is also easily one of their main draws. Today, the cold weather made the choice for me, but this will definitely make it a tough choice next time.

Source:えらりい's review

123ラーメン

・Chuka soba (Chinese-style noodles)
The soup has a rich soy sauce base, and the noodles are thick and pleasantly chewy, a texture I really like. The chashu (braised pork) and shinachiku (bamboo shoots) were standard, while the nori (seaweed) and green onions went very well with the rich soup. It feels like I came across a really good bowl.

Source:123ラーメン's review

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Jinbei

This Japanese-Chinese food spot is tucked into a corner of a residential neighborhood, about a 4-minute walk from Shin-Yahashira Station on the JR Musashino Line. It serves a wide range of Chinese dishes, including ramen and gyoza.

Inside, the restaurant has table and counter seating, and it is always bustling with locals.

The “ramen” is a well regarded Shoyu Ramen with a light finish.

The chicken bone based soup is said to have a gentle taste. The large thin sliced chashu (braised pork) is said to softly fall apart in your mouth.

The "Yakibuta Chahan (fried rice topped with roast pork)" is an impressive dish, with thick slices of chashu (braised pork) placed on top of the fried rice.

The chashu is said to be tender, with a hearty meaty flavor you can really enjoy. It is also tasty with black pepper.

36プリ

・ramen
The ramen had a soy sauce based broth, with tender chashu (braised pork) and slightly thick curly noodles. It was not greasy and tasted great.

Source:36プリ's review

スーパーライダー

・Gomoku Miso Ramen
First, I take a sip of the soup. It has a proper miso flavor. The noodles are thin, curly noodles cooked on the soft side. As you would expect from gomoku (mixed ingredients), it comes topped with a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, corn, ground meat, 1 shrimp, a quail egg, pork, and small pieces of kamaboko (fish cake). The ramen also seems to have about 200g of noodles.

Source:スーパーライダー's review

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Shorakuen

Shorakuen is a Chinese restaurant in Noda, Chiba, founded in 1971. The restaurant offers a wide range of menu items, from casual Chinese dishes to course meals.

There are table seats and raised koagari (platform seating where you can stretch out your legs).

The ramen menu has a wide lineup of about 20 varieties.

The soup for the "Shoyu Ramen" is said to use chicken bones, genkotsu (pork leg bones), and several kinds of vegetables. This popular bowl has a rich yet clean taste.

"Stamina Nira Ramen" is a dish with a mildly spicy soup made with chili peppers, plus nira (garlic chives), thin slices of pork, garlic, and other ingredients.

The specially ordered medium-thick noodles are firm and smooth, and they pair well with the punchy soup.

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• Stamina Nira Ramen
The Stamina Nira Ramen had vegetables that were well stir-fried, and together with the ramen it tasted very good. The soup was also good.

Source:ffd87c6165's review

yamanba

Shoyu Ramen has a simple, light soup that tastes great. The gomoku chahan (mixed fried rice) is Surprising for how many ingredients it has. It is loaded with crab and asari (short-neck clams), too.

Source:yamanba's review

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Menya Hadoken produced by Chikurin-en

"Menya Hadoken produced by Chikurin-en" is a Chinese restaurant in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, that is popular for its ramen.

The natural interior and warm lighting create a relaxing space. Natural light pours in through the windows, so you can enjoy your meal in a bright atmosphere.

"Honoo no Miso Ramen Chonan" is a Miso Ramen made with a double soup of animal based and seafood based broth, combined with niboshi (dried sardine) stock and 4 kinds of Domestic miso.

The rolled pork belly chashu is seared on the surface, giving it a nice toasty aroma.

Iekei ramen (Yokohama-style pork bone ramen) is a tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen) known for its foamy soup. The medium-thick noodles have a nice firmness and a pleasantly chewy texture, according to reviews.

Under the chashu (braised pork), there are chopped green onions, which add a fresh, mildly spicy bite.

shimesba

As soon as I took a sip of the soup, huh? Wait, what?? It was a Miso Ramen with a bold, deeply Japanese style, packed with dashi flavor. So good! The noodles were thick too, and they really held onto the soup! So tasty~! The chashu (braised pork) was seared and melt-in-your-mouth tender! So good~!

Source:shimesba's review

大食い369

Today again, we had chinjao rosu (stir-fried green peppers and pork), sweet and sour pork!^_^And to finish, ramen! In this really cold season, this blissful ramen warms you right to the core! It was the best.

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Recommended ramen shops in Chiba Prefecture's Funabashi, Ichikawa, and Urayasu area

Kogane no Hana Nikke Colton Plaza Ten

Kogane no Hana Nikke Colton Plaza Ten is a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Nikke Colton Plaza Center Mall in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture.

The interior has a casual feel. There are comfortable sofa and table seats, making it a good fit for groups.

They offer a wide variety of ramen. They also seem to introduce limited-time seasonal menu items.

This is the popular chashu-men (ramen topped with roasted pork). The seared chashu is said to have a melt-in-your-mouth finish.

The "Kaisen Tosakumen (seafood knife-cut noodles)" is a hearty, generously filled dish that lets you enjoy the texture and sweetness of the vegetables.

Tosakumen (knife-cut noodles) are known for their flat shape and pleasantly firm chew. The thickened soup coats the noodles well, and it is said to be excellent.

旅と花

・Chashu-men (ramen topped with roast pork)
The noodles are thin and curly, and it comes with a half-boiled seasoned egg and three slices of chashu (roast pork). The chashu has almost no fat, and since each slice has a decent thickness, it has a firm bite.

Source:旅と花's review

こうちゃんだお!

・Sanratanmen (hot and sour noodle soup)
The first thing I noticed was how nicely the aroma opened up. The tang of black vinegar and the peppery heat drift through the nose, naturally building anticipation. With the first sip, the acidity comes through bright and clear, while a deep savory richness firmly supports it underneath. That good balance made the soup itself feel very complete.

Source:こうちゃんだお!'s review

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Menba Tadokoro Shoten Tsudanuma Ten

Menba Tadokoro Shoten Tsudanuma Ten is a Miso Ramen specialty shop located about a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Tsudanuma Station on the JR Sobu Line.

The ramen served here mainly uses miso from Hokkaido, Shinshu, and Kyushu. They also offer limited-time menu items made with seasonal miso from different regions.

The most popular item on the menu is the “Hokkaido Miso Aburi Chashu Men.” The miso-marinated chashu (braised pork) topping is torched after you order.

It lets you fully enjoy the saltiness and deep richness of Hokkaido miso.

"Shinshu Iwanori Ramen" is a Tsudanuma-ten limited menu item. It is ramen made with slightly rich Shinshu miso and iwanori (rock seaweed).

The iwanori is known for its crisp texture. As time passes, it blends into the soup and changes to a smooth, thick texture.

すずめがサンバ

・Hokkaido miso spicy Miso Ramen
It was my first time trying spicy miso, and the heat was just right, so I ended up drinking the soup right down. I got the vegetable ramen, so I was happy it came with plenty of vegetables. I want to go back and try a different kind of ramen.

Source:すずめがサンバ's review

ゾンビー麺

・Hokkaido Miso Ramen
The rich miso soup as always is excellent. The ground meat and fried garlic mix into the soup and taste great. The noodles also go really well with the soup and are very good. The default topping of French fries also goes surprisingly well with the miso soup.

Source:ゾンビー麺's review

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Men to Sake Ichi

Men to Sake Hajime is located about a 1-minute walk from the north exit of Shimosa-Nakayama Station on the JR Sobu Line. Ramen is the main focus during the day, and at night it operates as an izakaya (Japanese pub).

Many people also seem to order ramen To finish after drinks.

They offer a total of three kinds of ramen. A wide variety of toppings are available, including wood ear mushrooms, takana (pickled mustard greens), and beni shoga (pickled red ginger).

The photo shows the "Classic Shoyu Ramen." The chicken bone based soup is said to have a nice ginger flavor.

This is “Kumamoto ramen.” It is said to be a rich and full-bodied ramen made with thick tonkotsu (pork bone) soup and black ma-yu (roasted garlic oil).

Reviews say the thick slices of chashu (braised pork) have an irresistibly tender, fall-apart texture.

unitedempire1

・Kumamoto Ramen
They also serve Kumamoto Ramen at night, and when I tried it for the first time, I thought the tonkotsu (pork bone) soup and noodles were similar to Hakata ramen! The noodles are very thin! They also had a few other kinds of ramen, including Shoyu Ramen.

Source:unitedempire1's review

やばすじ

・Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
The ramen was tonkotsu shoyu ramen (TP black garlic oil). The soup was incredibly delicious. I drank almost all of it. It feels like I found a really good spot for the first time in a while. I’ll be back. It was a great meal.

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Aoyama Gyozabo

Aoyama Gyozabo is a restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Funabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line. Its ramen made with Homemade noodles and Handmade gyoza (dumplings) are popular.

The interior, lined with table and counter seating, has a casual atmosphere.

They offer several kinds of ramen, including shoyu (soy sauce), miso, and yuzu shio (yuzu salt). Along with standard toppings like ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg) and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), they also have a Kara-age topping.

The "Miso Noodles" in the photo is a classic Miso Ramen, and it is said to come with plenty of bean sprouts, onions, and other vegetables.

The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) handmade and wrapped in the restaurant are the perfect side with ramen.

The "Yasai Dai Gyoza" is packed with vegetables and said to have a juicy taste. Each dumpling is large and very filling.

はたにゃんさん

・Chicken Yuzu Salt Noodles
The light salt based soup has yuzu peel in it. It is simple, with bean sprouts, green onion, and chicken chashu, but it tastes great.

Source:はたにゃんさん's review

nbourbon

Both the gyoza (dumplings) and ramen had a simple, homey taste. Each gyoza was quite large, and they were very filling. Since the prices are low, it’s a good place when you want to fill up without spending much.

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Ramen Izakaya Chaccha

Ramen Izakaya Chaccha is located about a 3-minute walk from Funabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line.

Inside, lit by red paper lanterns, the place has a homey atmosphere. It stays open until morning, so you can relax and enjoy your time without worrying about the last train.

They serve a wide range of ramen, including the standard chuka soba (Chinese-style ramen), Tsukemen, and seabura ramen (ramen with back fat).

The "Kara Chatcha Ramen" stands out with its bright red soup. It is said to be not as spicy as it looks and easy to eat.

The “seabura Mazesoba” is topped with plenty of seabura (pork back fat), extra-thick menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), and shredded chashu (braised pork).

The soy sauce-based sauce has a nice salty kick. The thick wavy noodles have a chewy texture and pick up the sauce well.

やま 千葉県

・Chaccha ramen
The soup is exactly what you would hope for from a broth loaded with seabura (pork back fat). The seabura is the kind that is relatively melted into the soup. The chashu pork has a pleasantly meaty texture, and the more you chew, the more flavor slowly comes out. The extra-thick menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) are the type infused with a light sweetness, and their crunchy bite is very appealing.

Source:やま 千葉県's review

e3791318311

This was a place I had wanted to visit. The drinks were good, and I ended up eating too much after having the ramen and fried rice too. I also recommend the maguro noten-zashi (bluefin tuna head sashimi) and engawa (flounder fin). Next time, I’d like to come with a few people, share, and try all kinds of food and drinks. I found a really nice place.

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Chiba Prefecture [Chiba City]'s recommended ramen restaurants

Tasha Kaihinmakuhari Ten

Tasha Kaihinmakuhari Ten is a Chinese restaurant just about a 1-minute walk from Kaihinmakuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line.

It is said to be divided into three floors, each with a different concept. If you choose a table seat with a sofa on one side, you can relax and chat.

The "ramen" is topped with nori (dried seaweed), chashu (braised pork), and green onions. It features a cloudy soup based on tonkotsu shoyu (pork bone and soy sauce).

The high hydration curly noodles have a nice springy texture and pair perfectly with the light soup, according to reviews.

The “Kuro Goma Tantanmen (black sesame dandan noodles)” is an original tantanmen with the rich flavor of black sesame. You can choose your preferred spice level from mildly spicy, medium spicy, or very spicy.

The topping of chingensai (bok choy) is said to be fresh and juicy, with a crisp texture.

おふぁな

• Moyashi ramen (bean sprout ramen)
To finish, we also ordered the moyashi ramen. It had a simple but gentle flavor. The portion was solid, and the noodles were pretty good too. It’s just right for stopping by for a quick drink.

Source:おふぁな's review

ea638763107

What I often order at this restaurant is the seafood ramen and the stir-fried kukishinsai (water spinach), and both are delicious‼︎ I’m always impressed by how plump and springy the shrimp are.

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TAKE

TAKE, about a 5-minute walk from JR Sotobo Line Hon-Chiba Station, is a popular spot not only for its wide variety of A la carte dishes but also for its reasonably priced set menus.

There is a TV inside the restaurant, so you can enjoy your meal while watching live sports. There are many tables for groups of 2 to 4, making it a good choice for small drinking parties.

At lunchtime, the set combo of ramen and half fried rice seems to be popular.

The “miso-men (miso ramen) (photo right)” is a bowl of ramen topped with stir-fried ground meat and finely chopped vegetables. It is said to let you enjoy the rich depth of the miso soup.

"Honchiba Tantanmen" is a dish eaten by mixing thick noodles with house-made chili oil. It is well reviewed for being "packed with vegetables and very filling."

It has a nice, lingering sesame aroma, and they say you can also taste a slight tang.

トリンプ

・Vegetable Noodles
This time, I ordered the vegetable ramen. It came topped with the kind of stir-fried vegetables you expect from a Chinese restaurant, all on top of Shio Ramen, and the flavor of the vegetables really whets the appetite.

Source:トリンプ's review

セルジオ苺

・A Set
Lunch is a great deal. The dandanmen (spicy sesame noodles) has a mild heat that makes it easy to eat, and the thick noodles hold the sauce well and taste great. With half fried rice included, this price is cheap.

Source:セルジオ苺's review

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Chuka Ryori Toyokaku

Chuka Ryori Toyokaku is a restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Tsuga Station on the JR Sobu Line. You can enjoy authentic Chinese food made with great care and time by the head chef.

There are table seats, counter seats, and koagari (raised tatami seating), so you can use the space to suit the occasion.

In addition to shoyu (soy sauce), shio (salt), and tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, the menu also includes Taiwan ramen and sanratanmen (hot and sour soup noodles).

The ramen is a popular dish with a simple, easy-to-like flavor. It comes with a shoyu-based soup topped with egg, wakame (seaweed), green onion, and other ingredients.

The "Taiwan ramen" is a dish with a light hint of Kaku. It comes topped with plenty of spicy minced meat miso, crunchy bean sprouts, garlic chives, and more.

As you keep eating, the heat slowly starts to catch up with you.

alfa1750

・Gomoku tanmen (noodles in soup with mixed toppings)
Outside, the rain was cold, and the thick starchy sauce tasted great. It comes with plenty of vegetables, so it feels satisfying too. The taste, portion, and price are all excellent. It was a great meal.

Source:alfa1750's review

きっくんPAC2

・Ramen
It is an orthodox chuka soba (Chinese noodle soup) kind of bowl (๑´ڡ`๑)It is simple, but light and tasty.

Source:きっくんPAC2's review

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Recommended ramen shops in Chiba Prefecture [Other Areas]

Chugoku Ryori Kamogawa Shokudo

Chinese Cuisine Kamogawa Shokudo is a restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Awa-Kominato Station on the JR Sotobo Line, located along the Sotobo Kuroshio Line. It offers a wide range of classic Chinese dishes and a la carte items.

From inside the restaurant, you can take in sweeping views of the vast ocean, giving the place a special escape-from-everyday feel.

The popular Iwanori Ramen uses medium-thin noodles. The clear soy sauce-based soup has a gentle taste and is easy to drink.

The moderate saltiness of the nori and its fresh aroma add a nice accent.

This is "Kamogawa Tantanmen." It comes with toppings like ground meat, bean sprouts, and garlic chives.

It is served in a stone pot like the kind used for bibimbap, which lets you enjoy it piping hot and tasty to the last bite. The soup is said to have both heat and rich flavor.

dunaaテッツン

・Gomoku-men (mixed topping noodles)
I ordered the Gomoku-men loaded with vegetables. It was exactly the classic Gomoku-men I had hoped for, so it was a great choice. It was also filling, and I was very Manzoku♪

Source:dunaaテッツン's review

秋田のばん馬

・Seafood tanmen
The piping hot soup had just the right amount of salt for my taste. This level of saltiness is perfect! The noodles were thick, springy, and pleasantly chewy. It also came with plenty of toppings, so it felt nice and filling. There were squid, shrimp, kikurage (wood ear mushrooms), and more. More than anything, I really loved the flavor of the soup! I couldn't stop eating.

Source:秋田のばん馬's review

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Nanyo Hanten

Nanyo Hanten is a restaurant on the 4th floor of Soyora Narita Newtown. It serves authentic Chinese food, with careful attention paid to everything from ingredient selection to cooking methods.

Private room are available, making it perfect for days when you want to enjoy a meal while taking your time with conversation.

The "shoga ramen (ginger ramen)" is a distinctive bowl topped with plenty of piping hot thick sauce. It is said to come with a variety of ingredients, including shredded pork, mushrooms, and carrots.

With each slurp of the noodles, the aroma of shoga gently spreads.

The "sanra-tanmen (hot and sour noodle soup)" is a popular menu item that keeps people coming back. The thickened soup comes with nira (garlic chives), takenoko (bamboo shoots), and kikurage (wood ear mushrooms).

It is said to have a good balance of sourness and heat, and to be so tasty you will want to finish every last drop.

らっきーアイランド1589

• Ginger ramen
I finally managed to slurp it after dividing it into small plates. It was still hot, but the Chinese-style thick sauce with ginger was just so good. More than the ginger itself, the thick sauce was really tasty, and it made me feel like anything you order here would be good.

Source:らっきーアイランド1589's review

Kira-Lacus-Freedom

We really enjoyed the Golden yurinchi (fried chicken with scallion sauce) fried rice, egg soup, and seafood tsuyu-soba (noodle soup in dipping broth). Wow, we were totally full, Manpuku manpuku❤️

Source:Kira-Lacus-Freedom's review

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