The Best Ramen in Dallas

The pulsing Texas city of Dallas has multiple pro sports teams (the Cowboys and the Mavericks), museums (the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center); and endless world-class shopping. Surprising for some, Dallas also has a vibrant ethnic dining cuisine, with restaurants from a range of backgrounds and communities. Diners who love ramen will find tons of places that serve up warm Japanese noodles and broth. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve looked at thousands of restaurants to find the favorite places among OpenTable's expert, seasoned diners. Choose a spot on the best ramen in Dallas then book a table for the meal of a lifetime.

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12 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Uchiba Dallas, Alice, True Food Kitchen - Dallas…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Sushi, Pan-Asian, American…
Neighborhoods:	Uptown…

Uchiba Dallas

$$$$

Sushi

Uptown

4.9

1404 reviews

Located in Uptown is Uchiba Dallas, the hip ramen restaurant that is the sister restaurant to Uchi, located downstairs. Uchiba has a complete Japanese food menu, including buns, baos, dumplings, and yakitori. There's no straightforward ramen on the menu, but diners can get their fill of warm, nourishing Japanese noodles to satisfy their cravings. Try the taraba dumplings, which have king crab and curry dashi, or the gyutoro dumplings, which are filling with wagyu short ribs, shiitake, and kosho. Uchiba is bright and airy inside, with plenty of large tables seating 6 or more, for dining with a large party.

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Alice

$$$$

Pan-Asian

Uptown

4.6

567 reviews

Alice Dallas is new to the ramen scene in town, offering a pan Asian menu that specializes in cocktails. The restaurant is mid-century themed, so expect an atmosphere that transports diners back in time. Alice also eschews traditional ramen for more inventive Japanese fare, so find alternatives like egg noodles with miso butter and shu mai dumplings with pork and scallops to fulfill those warm noodle cravings. Alice Dallas has exposed brick walls and heavy curtains covering windows, so it's an intimate, romantic spot for date night. Alice Dallas is in the southeastern part of Uptown.

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True Food Kitchen - Dallas

$$$$

American

Uptown

4.8

1762 reviews

For diners looking for ramen and health food, there's True Food Kitchen: a restaurant focused on nutritious foods with fresh, sustainable ingredients. There's a whole section of the menu at True Food Kitchen focused on bowls, so choose from a steaming dish of Korean noodles, teriyaki quinoa, or ancient grains with miso sesame glazed sweet potato to satisfy noodle cravings. True Food Kitchen is in University Park.

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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

NW Dallas / Love Field Area

4.8

9590 reviews

Pappas Brothers is a beloved Dallas steakhouse. While meat and sides dominates the menu, those in search of a warm bowl of soup won't go hungry. That's because the menu has two options: turtle gumbo (made with aged sherry), and the soup of the day, which changes daily. Expect an upscale dining experience here, with white table cloths and servers who'll find diners napkins when they stand up from the table. Papps Bros. is located in Northwest Dallas, close to Dallas Love Field Airport.

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True Food Kitchen - Plano

$$$$

American

Plano

4.7

1980 reviews

For the health fanatics out there craving ramen, there's True Food Kitchen, located in Plano (a Dallas suburb). True Food Kitchen serves healthy dishes with fresh ingredients, and it is a good alternative for anyone who wants warm food with Asian flavors, without overindulging. True Food Kitchen always has a daily soup. They also have a menu of bowls, including Korean Noodle and Teriyaki Quinoa. True Food Kitchen is bright and airy and bustling inside, so expect an evening and invigorating atmosphere while dining.

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Whiskey Cake - Plano

$$$$

Contemporary American

Plano

4.7

3358 reviews

Located in Plano, a Dallas Suburb, is Whiskey Cake Kitchen and bar, a warm, welcoming spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner that’s known for farm fresh food and craft cocktails. Diners won’t find straightforward ramen here. What they will find, however, is a great selection of soups to warm their bones when the weather is cold, or when they are simply wanting something nourishing and filling. The soup menu here contains creamy tomato herb soup and turkey chili. There is also a special that changes out daily. To fulfill a noodles craving, try the adult mac n cheese. It is a perennial favorite of diners.

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Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant - Southlake, TX

$$$$

Sushi

Southlake

3.9

495 reviews

For sushi and ramen in the same meal, head to RA Sushi bar, a restaurant located in the heart of Addison. Ra has an extensive menu of raw fish, from rolls to sashimi to nigiri and beyond. Craving ramen? Diners are in luck. The restaurant has a whole “RA”men menu, including Chashu ramen, yuzu shiso ramen, spicy chili garlic ramen, spicy chicken ramen, and traditional ramen with a soy pork broth. Visitors can ask for extras in their bowls, including noodles, pork chashu, garlic chips, red hot chili garlic, or plain fresh garlic. Ramen can come along with the side dishes, including fried or steamed rice, gyoza, spring rolls, or uchi no salad. RA is casual inside, so come here for any occasion and don’t worry about the dress code.

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Edoko Sushi

$$$$

Sushi

Frisco

4.6

935 reviews

For robata and ramen, head to Edoko, which has locations in two Dallas suburbs: Frisco and Richardson. Edoko is a great place to sample extremely fresh raw fish, or to bite into some warm, hearty grilled Japanese-style meats. For ramen cravings, diners can order from the rice and noodle menu. There is an inventive selection of dishes, including chicken, beef or shrimp yakisoba; udon carbonara; or fried rice with chicken, beef or shrimp. There is a popular bowl of soup on the Edoko menu—the Bouillabaisse Nippon, which is seafood udon in a miso broth.

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Hanaya Hibachi Sushi & Asian Fusion

$$$$

Sushi

Flower Mound

4.5

160 reviews

Also located in the Dallas suburbs is Hanaya Hibachi Sushi and Asian Fusion. For a restaurant with a wide variety, this is a great spot. Diners here can choose to have a hibachi dinner, in which a chef cooks their meal in front of their very eyes. The restaurant also has an extensive sushi list for those who are craving a taste of the sea. Ramen lovers will be happy dining here because the restaurant offers a ramen menu to choose from, which includes: vegetable, chicken, beef, seafood, and pork options. Hanaya also has a menu of udon noodle soups, for diners who want to try something a little different, but still warm and filling. Hanaya is technically in the nearby town Flower Mound. Hibachi is a fun and festive place, so expect a bustling and lively atmosphere. Feel free to bring the kids here; the overarching vibe is one of fun!

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Grapevine

$$$$

Steakhouse

Grapevine

4.7

6833 reviews

In Dallas suburb Grapevine is Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, a bright and airy restaurant that offers food that is as pleasing as its atmosphere. Diners who end up here wanting ramen won’t find a giant selection. But there are some soups on the menu to help, including lobster bisque and French onion. For those craving an Asian dish, there are some options that will do. Everything Crusted Ahi tuna is a favorite of diners, and it comes with Asian slaw and ginger tomato fondu.

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Shinsei Restaurant

$$$$

Asian

Park Cities

4.8

1766 reviews

Shinsei is a restaurant that is well-known in Dallas for both sushi and pan Asian cuisine. While the menu doesn’t have straightforward ramen, they do have plenty of Japanese comfort options to please diners’ palettes. Want a warm bowl of soup? Order the traditional blonde miso soup with white mushrooms. Or, try the shrimp dumplings steamed with spicy lemongrass dipping sauce. Chefs prepare and plate the dishes at Shinsei artfully, so you fully enjoy both the taste and the presentation.

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Musume

$$$$

Sushi

Downtown

4.8

1552 reviews

For the most impressive sushi experience in Dallas, head to Musume, a new restaurant where sushi chefs get crazy inventive with their concoctions. While sushi is the star here, diners will find plenty of other warm Japanese treats to fill their plates and bellies. Some that can help satisfy ramen cravings are yakisoba (stir fried noodles with vegetables, shrimp, chicken, beef, or pork belly) and dim sum (seafood dumplings). The interior of Musume is chic and diners are trendy, so make sure to pay attention to attire when heading here for a meal. Musume is in the heart of Downtown Dallas.

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