Best Ramen in Ottawa
This list covers ramen and Japanese restaurants in Ottawa, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The places are spread across neighbourhoods like Centretown, Chinatown, Old Ottawa East, and Hull. Most offer inexpensive to moderate prices, with no restaurants listed in the expensive category. The top-rated spots are Taki Ramen at 4.8 from 1801 reviews and Kinton Ramen at 4.7 from 2247 reviews. Other restaurants have ratings from 4.0 to 4.4, with review counts ranging from 136 to 1821.
Most restaurants are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with some notable variations. Sukiyaki closes daily at 19:00, and Ras L'BOL has limited hours, opening only for dinner on Saturday. Reviewers often mention specific dishes like tonkotsu, spicy garlic ramen, and takoyaki. They also note aspects like generous portions, spice levels, and vegetarian options. This guide focuses on places with at least 100 reviews to ensure a reliable sample of customer feedback.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taki Ramen | Old Ottawa East | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,801 | $ |
| 2 | KINTON RAMEN OTTAWA | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,247 | $$ |
| 3 | Koichi Ramen | Chinatown | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 1,821 | $$ |
| 4 | Sukiyaki | District des Promenades | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 155 | $ |
| 5 | Ras L'BOL | Hull | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 136 | $ |
| 6 | Kimonos Ramen & Poke | Hunt Club - Ottawa Airport | ★★★★☆ 4 | 258 | $ |
Taki Ramen
Taki Ramen in Old Ottawa East is an inexpensive ramen restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 1801 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00. Reviewers often mention sukiyaki, takoyaki, and tonkotsu black ramen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
KINTON RAMEN OTTAWA
Kinton Ramen in Centretown has a moderate price level and a 4.7 rating from 2247 reviews. It opens daily at 11:30. Reviewers frequently note the spicy garlic ramen, pork ramen, and vegetarian options.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Koichi Ramen
Koichi Ramen in Chinatown is moderately priced with a 4.4 rating from 1821 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner, closing at 23:00 on weekends. Reviewers often talk about pork belly, spice level, and vegan ramen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki in District des Promenades is an inexpensive Japanese restaurant rated 4.4 from 155 reviews. It closes daily at 19:00. Reviewers mention generous portions, broth, and yakisoba.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-19:00
- Tue 11:00-19:00
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
- Fri 11:00-19:00
- Sat 11:00-19:00
Ras L'BOL
Ras L'BOL in Hull is an inexpensive ramen spot with a 4.4 rating from 136 reviews. Its hours vary, opening for lunch Wednesday to Friday and dinner on Saturday. Reviewers often highlight dumplings, tonkotsu ramen, and fresh products.
Opening hours
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 17:00-21:00
Kimonos Ramen & Poke
Kimonos Ramen & Poke near the airport is inexpensive and has a 4.0 rating from 258 reviews. It is open daily from 11:30 to 21:00. Reviewers frequently mention poke bowls, pork ramen, and chicken karaage.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours, as some places like Sukiyaki close at 19:00 and Ras L'BOL has limited weekend dinner service.
- Most restaurants are inexpensive, but Kinton Ramen and Koichi Ramen are moderately priced.
- For takeout or delivery, all listed places offer these services according to their features.
- If dining solo, Kinton Ramen, Koichi Ramen, Sukiyaki, and Kimonos are noted as suitable.
- Centretown, Chinatown, and Old Ottawa East have multiple options for ramen.
- Wheelchair accessible seating is available at Kinton Ramen and Sukiyaki.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so places with very few reviews would not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 100 reviews were considered. The list also includes only places that were open at the time of compilation. The data includes price level, neighbourhood, hours, and the topics reviewers mention most.
Questions about ramen shops in Ottawa
Which ramen restaurant has the highest rating?
Taki Ramen in Old Ottawa East has the highest rating at 4.8 from 1801 reviews. It is inexpensive and open daily from 11:00 to 22:00. Reviewers often mention dishes like sukiyaki and tonkotsu black. The restaurant also offers services like curbside pickup and delivery.
Are there good vegetarian or vegan ramen options?
Yes. Reviewers often mention vegetarian options at Kinton Ramen and Koichi Ramen. Koichi Ramen specifically gets notes for its vegan ramen. Both restaurants have moderate price levels and are open for lunch and dinner daily.
Where can I find ramen on a budget?
Taki Ramen, Sukiyaki, Ras L'BOL, and Kimonos Ramen & Poke are all listed as inexpensive. They have ratings from 4.0 to 4.8 and review counts from 136 to 1801. These are located in areas like Old Ottawa East, Hull, and near the airport.
Do these restaurants offer takeout or delivery?
Yes, all restaurants listed have features indicating they offer takeout. Most also offer delivery, as noted in their attributes. Specific services like curbside pickup are available at Taki Ramen and Ras L'BOL. You can check each place's features for details on no-contact delivery or onsite dining.
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Ratings, review counts, prices and hours come from Google Maps listings as of 2026-10-22 and change over time. Call ahead or check the venue's own site before you go. Nobody pays to be on these lists.