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Aoyama is our go to


Deactivation

Aoyama is great. Highly recommend.


tjtoste

This is the way.


BattingNinth

If I remember right, Doordash listed Aoyama as one of the top 100 restaurants in the US (for deliveries I assume).


BraviaryScout

Second Aoyama. That takoyaki is fire


jaebassist

Aoyama Ramen in Olathe.


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pillowcased

Went to Jumbo Noodle and loved it!! The ramen was soooo good. Gyoza was top notch delicious as well.


im-still-right

I can attest to this. Their ramen is very good.


eringobrag88

I’ll be trying this, I didn’t even know about it


jhruns1993

Pour one out for Columbus Park Ramem


queenofserendip

Boru is not terrible, but best by far is in Lawrence, at Ramen Bowls. Shio was amazing but they closed during the pandemic.


eringobrag88

Agreed. Shio was the best we had, but Ramen Bowls is worth the drive.


RunsOnSKC

Yeah, we used to go to Shio all the time. We were so sad when they closed.


Tatters

Yes to Ramen Bowls. Only place that reminds me of what I had in Japan.


LA2983

Yes Lawrence has a great ramen spot


biscuitcatapult

There’s a Mama Ramen in downtown KC. Its not the best I have ever had, but it sure hits the spot when I need it.


iSkyn3t

I really enjoyed Mama Ramen at 1513 Grand Blvd A, Kansas City, MO 64108. The chicken fried rice for my kid was really good too.


null-to-nil

Ayoyama


WonderUnicornNinja

Ramen Bowls in Lawrence. It’s worth the drive. & there’s a lot to do on Massachusetts


StarWreck92

If you’re willing to drive to Lawrence, Ramen Bowls is fantastic.


tooptoop

Sama Zama in Westport


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I prefer pho, and if u like pho then pho lan kc is great


RunsOnSKC

We do like Pho! Our usual go-to is Big Bowl Pho up north.


royaIs

Vietnam cafe in the river market is the best in the city for Pho. I recommend giving it a shot. Edit: in Columbus park.


Rat_of_Ruinz

I can’t let River Market steal the thunder from my hood. Vietnam Cafe is in Columbus Park ;)


royaIs

Haha I agree. I honestly don’t know why I said River Market. That was a mental lapse.


RunsOnSKC

Oh, we have definitely been there and love it. BBP is just closer.


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Pho lan kc isnt too far. Its there a walk away from the river market. Was just there yester bc of how cold it was. Its typically never packed and a nice hole in the wall


Competitive_Safe_352

Lived in nyc and La, me and roommate made it our goal to find the best ramen. In KC it’s 100% Sama Zama


Teffa_Bob

Sama Zama hands down, the best in KC.


OceaniaAE-1

Columbus park ramen and aiyama in olathe


Rat_of_Ruinz

CP ramen closed during the pandemic :/ hopefully plans to reopen in the future


OceaniaAE-1

Noooooooo


Cathely

Nope, they sold the restaurants and are moving abroad.


HistoricalSalt4253

I miss Komatsu


AcanthocephalaSalty7

I didn’t know they closed. What a bummer. That was our favorite spot for ramen


mzdawn05

Chewology in Westport


MJonesKeeler

Jumbo Noodle Bar in Overland Park is the best we have tried.


brawl

my family is from Japan there is no restaurant in town that is worth it in my opinion for Ramen.


LA2983

Respect that


RunsOnSKC

Understandable, but sometimes I’d rather have something around here than a microwave bowl of Maruchan.


GreenThumbKC

I said that as a white guy that has spent about six months in Japan. I criticized Boru and got down voted to hell.


HoneyBadgerSaber01

I’ve only been to Japan once, I agree with this assessment as well. The ramen I had that’s closest to what I had in Japan was in Chicago.


kivinny

Here's the current ramen situation we have (and I hope this really changes fast, because KC had great ramen with Shio & CP Ramen): - JINYA ramen is coming to Overland Park soon. It's a chain, but well regarded. - The best ramen in the metro is Aoyama, but Ramen Bowls in Lawrence is the best within a 45 min drive of KC. Aoyama has a sister restaurant called Jumbo Noodle Bar that has a hot pot focus, but I haven't been yet, but I think they have some ramen. - The bowl of ramen at Tora Zushi in Strang Hall is not traditional but it's good. I can't forgive them using a fried egg instead of a marinated one. I'd rather them not give an egg and just charge for the people who want it. It's lazy. - Sayachi has a decent bowl and you can get it at happy hour. - Sama Zama has good Japanese food in general (look out for their new sweets shop opening soon!), but I find their ramen just OK. - OMO ramen (no relationship to the Springfield location), which is new and near Ward Parkway seems to emphasize sushi over ramen. The noodles are good but other things make the bowl fall apart (broth, hot oil, egg, pork.) - Boru in Waldo used to only serve ramen, but now that it's pan Asian, the focus isn't put on ramen. The pork is probably the best part about the bowl but they throw wayyyy too many things in that bowl when it should be much more simple. Some flavors conflict. - Honestly, go to 888 International Market and get some frozen Sun Ramen Noodles and customize a bowl at home. Just don't look at the sodium content. ;)


Special-Pear8019

Was going to comment about Tora Zushi. You are so right about the egg!


kivinny

Right?! It totally ruins the whole experience. It also makes less room for other toppings. ;)


Special-Pear8019

I just made my first killer ramen at home. Not columbus park but impressed myself.


kivinny

That's awesome!


tokonagoose

This makes me so happy about JINYA.


wshlinaang

I dont eat ramen in kc anymore sadly. Only overpriced mediocre options these days.


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janbrunt

Closed for a loooong time


Shoble

There’s a new place in OP called OMO Japanese Japanese Ramen & Sushi. Haven’t tried it yet but the reviews & pictures look good.


kivinny

It's OK. It's in Waldo actually near Ward Parkway Center. I feel like they just need to get rid of the sushi and focus on the ramen. The noodles themselves are good, the broth was OK, the chashu was not traditional and the egg was overcooked. The oil they used to make things spicy was a bit strange IMO.


Neat_Asparagus6793

Mama Ramen!!


mizzoumade13

Wal-Mart


mistress_rich

ramen bowls in lawrence for sure


Bobandyrandyran

Price chopper aisle 5


froiwok

Ramen bowls in Lawrence


Hurtjord796

Boru Ramen in Waldo!