With the ramen boom of the late 2010s, so many ramen chains have been popping up in Seattle. Although we have love for the imported spots, there’s just something different about eating local. Perhaps it’s the lesser crowds or the fact that you can’t get the food anywhere else in the world…
Either way, here are 5 of our favorite local ramen spots in Seattle.
Arashi Ramen
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This spot has two locations, one in Seattle and the other in Tukwila. Both offer online ordering and have ten types of ramen with fifteen topping options. When you go, try their honey garlic karaage; we love the special sauce.
Location: 5401 20th Avenue NW, Seattle
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am to 10 pm
Phone: 206-492-7933
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Brother’s and Co.
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Although not a sit-down ramen spot, this creative food spot is one of our favorites for a fast fix. Brother’s and Co is what we’d call hipster ramen, using ramen noodles to craft their own broths and recipes based on foods that the chefs love. Try their ramen bolognese — it’s strange, but it works.
Location: locations vary by day; schedule can be found online
Hours: hours vary by day; schedule can be found online
Phone: 206-550-2409
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Ooink
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While we’re not too fond of the logo of the spot — it’s too cute, especially since we’re about to chow down on some pork — we love their Chinese-inspired ramen. The silky pork soup is ever so smooth, and each bowl has the perfect noodle to soup ratio. Try their spicy ayam goreng on the side; it does Malaysia proud.
Location: 1416 Harvard Avenue, Seattle
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 am to 9 pm; Friday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 10 pm
Phone: 206-568-7669
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Kiki Ramen
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Kiki Ramen lets you put bacon on your ramen. Let us repeat that. Kiki Ramen lets you put bacon on your ramen. This spot has experimented with various Asian flavors such as chicken adobo and chicken curry. Try their shirataki yam noodles if you’d like something different.
Location: 2051 7th Avenue, Seattle
Hours: 11 am to 9 pm
Phone: 206-775-7070
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Bistro Box Restaurant and Bar
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Although Bistro Box offers over 50 dishes, they haven’t cut back on flavor with their ramen. The spot offers nine ramen bowls, from your typical shio ramen to seafood or vegetarian. Try their katsu chicken ramen; the katsu is always perfectly cooked.
Location: 1521 1st Avenue South, Seattle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 am to 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 10 pm
Phone: 206-922-3538
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