Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, has found its home in the bustling streets of Saigon. Amidst the city's vibrant energy, finding authentic Japanese ramen can be a challenge for the uninitiated. But fear not! Here are some handpicked spots where you can savor the authentic taste of Ramen right in the heart of Saigon.
Explore the World of Ramen
Indulge in the Exquisite IPPUDO Ramen Experience
Introducing the first name on our list: IPPUDO Ramen - This renowned Japanese ramen chain has branches all over the world, especially in major cities like New York, LA, London, Melbourne, Singapore... The franchise has been brought to Vietnam by Pizza 4p’s. IPPUDO recently opened its first store in Vietnam in District 7, Saigon. Here, you'll experience the impressive and luxurious ambiance of IPPUDO restaurants worldwide, serving up ramen that meets all the criteria of quality.
IPPUDO always allows customers to customize their noodles, adjusting the spiciness and saltiness of the broth. It's all about providing a unique and personalized experience for each customer. Some standout ramen dishes at the restaurant include Karaka, a special and expensive dish on the menu with layers of toppings and spicy broth. The Shiromaru ramen is also a must-try at the restaurant. Additionally, there are many other light dishes on the menu such as grilled pork belly and Aburi salmon roll (a rich dish accompanied by the aroma of fresh salmon).
DETAILS:
Location:
Contact: 0708 880 001 (District 7) and 090 389 29 11 (District 1)
Opening Hours: 11:00–22:00 (District 7) and 11:00–02:00 (District 1)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ippudovietnam/
Mutahiro
Next to IPPUDO is Mutahiro - a cozy little restaurant nestled in a small alley in District 1. Run by Japanese owners and chefs who are passionate about ramen, Mutahiro offers a variety of ramen and is renowned for its rich broth and chicken ramen. The menu here focuses on serving various types of ramen, ensuring high quality and authentic Japanese flavors.
The restaurant serves unique and flavorful bowls of ramen, ranging from affordable options to dry ramen, which are very popular in Japan but not widely available in Vietnam. If you want to try some of these dry noodles, ask the staff for the Abura Soba! Open until 2 am and located in the heart of District 1, Mutahiro is a hotspot for those craving ramen late at night.
DETAILS:
Address: 8A/G8B Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Contact: 090 890 16 45
Opening Hours: 11:00–14:00, 18:00–02:00
Website: http://mutahiro.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ 鶏 そ ば ム タ ヒ ロ -Mutahiro- ホ ー チ ミ ン -148953922567378 /
Ramen Danbo
This Ramen Danbo restaurant is part of a renowned chain originating from Japan, with over 30 branches worldwide, including in countries like the United States, Australia, Canada, and now Vietnam. The Danbo outlet in alley 8A Thái Văn Lung serves authentic tonkotsu ramen from Fukuoka. Additionally, the restaurant has opened a branch in Thao Dien, District 2, in 2019.
The space inside the restaurant is cozy, with seats facing the kitchen. While there are no separate tables, it doesn't pose a problem for customers. Diners have enough space and can watch the chefs prepare the delicious ramen bowls!
The highlight of every bowl of Japanese ramen at Danbo is the broth made from pork marrow, fragrant, sweet, and with a milky white color reminiscent of cream. Here, you can choose from three unique flavors of ramen. Firstly, the classic ramen with broth combined with pork fat, providing richness and enhancing the sweet milk flavor of the broth. The fat used is from the shoulder, boiled with sake and spices before being ground, resulting in a fragrant taste without feeling greasy.
The toppings on every bowl of Danbo's Japanese ramen always include chashu pork, boiled egg, seaweed, and green onions. While these are basic components of a bowl of ramen, each ingredient is meticulously cared for. For example, the boiled egg is soaked in soy sauce for 24 hours after being cooked to thicken the inner layer and create a soft texture. The chashu pork is grilled until tender and evenly marinated, then thinly sliced to provide a delicate, non-greasy flavor when enjoyed.
DETAILS:
Address: 8A/7B1 Thái Văn Lung, Ward Bến Nghé, District 1 and 98 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
Contact: 028 3827 7018 (District 1) / 0789 402 522 (District 2)
Opening Hours: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–01:00 (District 1) and 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 (District 2)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramendanbo.hochiminh
Tomidaya Ramen
Tomidaya Ramen – one of the most famous ramen shops in Saigon, located in a small alley yet always crowded with customers and people waiting outside despite its limited seating. Tomidaya is highly praised by both Japanese and Vietnamese diners as the best ramen restaurant in the city. The restaurant is renowned for its Shoyu ramen served with perfectly cooked chashu pork, not too soft but enough to melt in your mouth.
The menu of the restaurant is concise, but each ramen dish has its own unique quality. The most popular dishes at the restaurant are the Syo-yu ramen and Tokusei Tsukemen. Syo-yu ramen is served with chashu pork, onions, bamboo shoots, and seaweed. This dish is loved by many for its rich broth, perfectly chewy noodles, tender pork, and fragrant, soft toppings. Tokusei Tsukemen is a mixed ramen dish, featuring various toppings such as chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, onions, bean sprouts, etc. However, the broth of this ramen dish tends to be salty for Vietnamese taste buds, so please take note. Request the staff to reduce the saltiness if you order this dish.
A bowl of Tsukemen with its toppings and side dishes is truly satisfying. A serving of ramen here is slightly larger than a regular bowl of ramen. Especially, if anyone wants to test their spice tolerance, they can order Goranshin Ramen. This dish is Chinese chili powder ramen. If you order this dish, the restaurant staff will advise you to reduce the spiciness as most people cannot tolerate the heat. If you still want to challenge your taste buds, come here!
DETAILS:
Address: 18A/1C1 Thái Văn Lung, Bến Nghé, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: 090 427 94 82
Opening Hours: 11:30–14:00, 18:00–00:00
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noodlegk
Suzuki Ramen Bar
Suzuki Ramen Bar is a brand created by Chef Suzuki – the winner of a famous ramen competition in Japan. After that, he opened the first store in Singapore, then expanded into a ramen chain with 4 branches – considered the number one ramen restaurant chain in Singapore.
Suzuki Ramen Bar has two spaces divided for different purposes: the ground floor is a simple, dark-colored bar counter and salon chairs suitable for quiet solo guests; Alternatively, the vibrant, colorful space upstairs is for larger groups.
A delicious bowl of ramen, besides fresh broth, requires skillfully prepared noodles. The noodles here are made from Japanese wheat, combined with Tonkotsu sauce to create the perfect spiciness for the ramen. On top, there are chashu pork and soft-boiled eggs. The menu here offers many different types of ramen, but notable names like Amen Tonkatsu Tokusei, Red Ramen, Spicy Tsukemen... are the dishes many diners come to try to enjoy the exquisite ingredients of the food. The ramen here has a very distinct flavor.
DETAILS:
Address: 8/5 Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: 093 781 45 69
Opening Hours: 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramenbarsuzukiHCMC
Ramen Tadokoro Shoten
Not only present across Japan, Tadokoro Shoten also has branches worldwide including Chicago, New York, Canada, Brazil, Thailand,... In 2014, Tadokoro Shoten opened its first store in Vietnam, located at AEON MALL Binh Duong CANARY. By 2016, the second store in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – an area with fierce competition in ramen – had begun operating. This branch serves ramen with distinctive flavors using 4 types of Miso imported directly from Japan.
After customers place their orders, the soup is prepared separately for each bowl, and the Chashu pork is carefully heated for each dish. The Chashu pork and Nitamago eggs are both marinated in Miso so you can enjoy a bowl of authentic Miso-flavored ramen. Thick noodles and rich broth create a deliciously fragrant taste. Be sure to try the Miso Ramen with its irresistible flavor that can satisfy your entire body.
4 types of Miso Ramen from Tadokoro Shoten
DETAILS:
Address: 15a5 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3822 3243
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/ 麺 場 – 田 所 商店 -Tadokoro-Syouten-Vietnam-Le-Thanh-Ton 店-228570527531810/
Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Above are the top-rated ramen restaurants in Saigon that we'd like to introduce to you. We hope these suggestions help you choose a great place to enjoy delicious ramen!
Posted by: Tốtti Đông
Keywords: Top 6 Best Ramen Restaurants in Saigon
