Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, has found its way into the hearts and stomachs of food enthusiasts worldwide. The masterful combination of noodles, broth, vegetables, and meat may look simple, but the authentic taste is often hard to achieve. But many restaurants in town have risen to the task with their bowls of pipping hot ramen. From traditional tonkatsu to innovative fusion twists, here are our favourite spots to find ramen that will fill your stomach and soul.
7 Spots Serving Slurp-Worthy Ramen In Pune
Shizusan
Shizusan is known for its delectable pan-Asian delights, including delicious bowls of ramen. Our favourite is the Braised Tofu Ramen with bean sprouts, bok choy, and jalapeno peppers served in a yummy broth. The Signature Ramen with grilled prawns, bamboo shoots, and par-boiled eggs served in a tasty miso broth is equally good.
LBB's Picks: Braised Tofu Ramen, Signature Ramen
Timings: 11.30 AM to 11.30 PM
Price: INR 1,900+
YOÜ MEE
YOÜ MEE invites you to manga magic and a delicious Asian fare. The menu features refreshing sushi, piping hot dim sum, and several bowls of ramen. Choose from over 13+ flavours with an option to customise the broth from light to spicy to rich.
LBB's Picks: Our top picks here have to be the Mango Curry Ramen Chicken and Kabu Kabu Ramen for the flavours.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
Price: INR 2,500+
Soy Como Soy
Serving Japanese and Peruvian savours from around the world, Soy Como Soy never disappoints with its menu. The ramen bowls are a labour of love, prepared with the freshest ingredients to match the original taste. Tonkatsu, with pork bone broth, and Ramyeon, available in chicken, pork, and ebi, are a must-try. We also recommend the classic Miso Ramen.
LBB's Picks: Tonkatsu with pork bone brith and Ramyeon
Timings: 12.30 PM to 11.30 PM
Price: INR 2,400+
Ichirakus Bistro
Inspired by the popular manga series Naruto, Ichirakus Bistro is a charming anime-themed cafe that dishes up some of the best ramen bowls in town. The menu features a variety of ramen, and if we had to pick favourites, it would be a tough choice because all of them hit the spot every time!
LBB's Picks: Fire Bowl Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Spicy Miso Ramen
Timings: 12.30 PM to 10 PM
Price: INR 500+
Gingko
A crowd-pleaser for its authentic Japanese treats, Gingko offers some of the best ramen you'll ever taste. Starting with the traditional Tonkotsu Ramen, a medley of fatty pork is served with handmade chuka noodles, fish cake, and marinated eggs. If you like a kick of spice, try the Taiwan Ramen. The mix of chuka noodles in spicy chicken broth is unbeatable.
LBB's Pick: Tonkotsu Ramen and Taiwan Ramen
Timings: 6.30 PM to 10 PM
Price: INR 1,000+
Ukiyo
For a traditional omakase experience, try Ukiyo at The Ritz Carlton! Thrilling dinners with a curated menu and an element of surprise, the chefs at Ukiyo Kitchen serve a traditional Japanese fare with an unprecedented twist.
LBB's Pick: We highly recommend their Vegetarian Ramen, Chicken Shio Ramen, and Pork Gamen Ramen.
Timings: 6.30 PM to 1 AM
Price: INR 4,000+
Dorje & The Bell
Dorje and the Bell is a charming eatery that captivates diners with its cosy ambience and comforting Asian chow. The simple menu features everything from thukpas, baos, sapahales, and ramen. You'll get three vegetarian and three non-vegetarian varieties to pick from.
LBB's Pick: The Korean Kimchi Ramyun tops our list, with Chicken Soyu Ramen coming second.
Timings: 11 AM to 3 PM; 6 PM to 10 PM
Price: INR 500+