The Best Ramen in Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona attracts travelers to its sunshine-splashed metropolis filled with luxury shopping and world-class golf resorts. Restaurants in town specialize in cowboy cooking and Mexican cuisine, but the international food scene has quickly risen. A steaming bowl of ramen might get a Southwestern twist, blending traditional Japanese umami spiced with jalapeno. But where are the city's smartest, savviest diners headed out to when they're looking for the best ramen in Phoenix? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners to put together this list of the best ramen in Phoenix. Book a table today!

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8 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Clever Koi - Phoenix, OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen at The Grove, SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Asian, Fusion / Eclectic…
Neighborhoods:	North Central Phoenix, Central Scottsdale…

Clever Koi - Phoenix

$$$$

Asian

North Central Phoenix

4.7

748 reviews

The Clever Koi is a smart choice for some of the best ramen in Phoenix. A celebrated location in North Central Phoenix, the Clever Koi restaurant combines Asian inspirations with American styles. Try the restaurant's signature lemon pepper chicken, made with Paitan broth, house chicken tare, and crispy chicken breast. Vegetable ramen features Dashi broth, wok-roasted miso carrots and eggplant, and bean sprouts. Pork ramen features house pork tare, roasted mushrooms, and burnt garlic oil. Don't miss the spicy seafood "hot pot," with udon noodles, shrimp, and calamari steak.

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OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen at The Grove

$$$$

Asian

Central Scottsdale

4.4

260 reviews

Scottsdale's Grove shopping district features some of the best ramen in Phoenix at OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen. Stop into this upscale, elegant restaurant after a day shopping to enjoy the famous OBON ramen. The restaurant's namesake dish features spicy red miso and chicken with pork belly, enoki, and black and red garlic oil. Shoyu features soy, pork belly, and a 64-degree egg. Tonkotsu black in a soy and pork bone broth includes pork shoulder, wood ear, and black garlic oil. For an interesting twist on a favorite, try the chilled ramen with imitation crab, shoyu dashi dressing prosciutto, and sweet egg.

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SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen

$$$$

Fusion / Eclectic

Central Scottsdale

4.7

3699 reviews

The best of Mexican and Asian cuisines combine to make something memorable at SumoMaya in Central Scottsdale. This fun, engaging restaurant features some of the best ramen in Phoenix. For dinner, the must-have is the corn miso ramen, made with fish cake, scallions, and pork belly. Try the special taco menu for a treat. Go for the Korean beef taco with Yakiniku sauce or the "Pescado dorado" taco with crispy Mahi-Mahi and sriracha. A "seafood rice Mariscada" combines sumo-style paella with aguachile rice, market seafood, and saffron.

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Sushi Roku - Scottsdale

$$$$

Sushi

Old Town Scottsdale

4.5

1041 reviews

Right in the heart of Scottsdale's Entertainment District, Sushi Roku is a colorful restaurant with an eclectic Asian menu. It offers some of the best ramen in Phoenix. Try the signature Hakata ramen, with a spicy pork miso broth. Lobster garlic noodles come with udon, sesame, and sake. House-specialty rolls include a baked crab handroll with soy paper, tuna jalapeno with yuzu olive oil, and Senshi with yellowtail and spicy aioli. For an entree, try the prime ribeye steak "Japonais" with Japanese-style potatoes and garlic green beans.

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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Scottsdale

$$$$

Seafood

Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

4.7

3427 reviews

In the Kierland Commons neighborhood of Scottsdale, the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar features some of the best ramen in Phoenix. This laid-back, island-inspired location is a colorful place for lounging and dining. For dinner, try the shrimp miso ramen, cilantro, and ginger-crusted Mahi-Mahi, or Thai shrimp and scallops with roasted carrots. Grilled baby back pork ribs include a sweet and spicy blackberry brandy barbecue sauce. Try the Kona coffee crusted ribeye, with cauliflower "steak," lemon arugula, and garlic butter.

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Clever Koi Gilbert

$$$$

Asian

Gilbert

4.6

556 reviews

The nearby Gilbert location of the Clever Koi sushi restaurant features some of the best ramen in Phoenix. Trek down to the historic center of Gilbert to enjoy the excellent ramen selections on the Clever Koi menu. Broth ramen menus include pork ramen with Paitan broth, vegetable ramen with wok roasted miso carrots, and lemon pepper chicken ramen with Szechuan peppercorn. Try the house pad thai, with rice noodles, egg, bok choy, and pickled chilies. Chow mein features yakisoba noodle, roasted mushrooms, Napa cabbage, and snow peas.

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RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Scottsdale Old Town, AZ

$$$$

Japanese

Old Town Scottsdale

4.1

383 reviews

This upscale sushi bar is home to some of the best ramen in Phoenix. Classic and colorful, the RA Sushi Bar features a full scope of Pan-Asian favorites. Head to the "bowls" menu to try the beef teriyaki with onions, carrots, broccoli, and rice. Pair the miso soup with shareables like seared tuna, edamame, and pineapple cheese wontons with pineapple dipping sauce. Wings come lightly breaded and fried with black pepper teriyaki, chili ponzu, and sesame garlic. Specialty rolls include the "Gojira roll" with shrimp tempura and cream cheese and the surf and turf roll with tempura shrimp and asparagus.

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Geisha A GO GO

$$$$

Unspecified

Old Town Scottsdale

3.9

55 reviews

This lively hot spot is one of the coolest places for dinner in Old Town Scottsdale. Head into this hip, music-filled place with a young crowd to enjoy the house-favorite traditional ramen soup. The dish pairs up fresh ramen noodles, bean sprouts, egg, and char siu Japanese pork. Head to the "lighter sushi fare" menu to enjoy thinly-sliced halibut with Korean pepper paste sauce and seared special salmon wrapped around spicy crab and avocado. Desserts include cinnamon banana crisp, rice crispy roll treat, and tempura ice cream.

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