The Best Ramen in Cincinnati

The "Queen City" of Cincinnati shines as one of the greatest cities in the Midwest. In the early 1800s, Cincinnati's wealth grew thanks to the railroad industry. Today, revitalization projects have restored historic mansions along the waterfront and welcomed emerging art and culinary scene. Foodies in town love international foods, and ramen restaurants mix traditional tastes of Japan with American influences. But where are the smartest, savviest diners heading out to when they're looking for the best ramen in Cincinnati? Welcome to our Tastemaker Lists. Here, we've gathered information from the city's in-the-know diners to put together a list of the best ramen in Cincinnati. Grab a table and enjoy!

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5 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	E+O Kitchen, LaLo Chino-Latino, P.F. Chang's - Norwood…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Contemporary Asian, Latin American, Chinese…
Neighborhoods:	Cincinnati, Norwood…

E+O Kitchen

$$$$

Contemporary Asian

Cincinnati

4.7

1535 reviews

This neighborhood gem in the heart of town boasts some of the best ramen in Cincinnati. A colorful and welcoming Asian hot-spot, E+O Kitchen is an innovative restaurant with creative dishes. Start with small plates like chicken gyoza with mirin-sesame sauce or ahi-tuna poke with spicy mayo and vegetables. A taco menu includes pastor tacos with grilled pork and pineapple and crispy chicken tacos with tempura-fried chicken. On the specialties menu, try the Chilean seabass pho. This dish contains miso-marinated Chilean seabass, lobster pho, and seasonal vegetables.

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LaLo Chino-Latino

$$$$

Latin American

Cincinnati

4.6

379 reviews

The creative collision between Latin and Asian foods defines this Main Street hot spot in Cincinnati. Stop in for one of the city's most colorful menus and some of the best ramen in Cincinnati. The "Mexi spicy miso ramen" is one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Combine a choice of protein with kale, corn, green onions, pico de gallo, and a soft-boiled egg. On the "Lalo Plates" menu, be sure to try the traditional Peruvian Lomo saltado. This dish features beef steak strips, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. A Mongolian carne asada dish boasts a 12-oz strip steak with mushrooms and Mongolian sauce.

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P.F. Chang's - Norwood

$$$$

Chinese

Norwood

4.7

307 reviews

The Norwood installment of this nationally-renowned Asian chain is one of the places for the best ramen in Cincinnati. An always-lively location with a reliable, expansive menu, P.F. Chang's is perfect for a night out with friends and family. On the ramen menu, be sure to try the spicy miso ramen with shiitakes, edamame, tomatoes, and green onion. A tonkotsu ramen features creamy tonkotsu pork broth, sprouts, and tomatoes. On the seafood menu, try the shrimp with lobster sauce, salt and pepper prawns, or oolong Chilean sea bass with ginger-soy sauce.

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P.F. Chang's - West Chester

$$$$

Chinese

West Chester

4.1

292 reviews

Trek out to the suburb of West Chester for some great times and great ramen at the local P.F. Chang's. Intricately decorated and fun, P.F. Chang's is an excellent option for a night out on the town. Go for the traditional Tonkotsu or spicy miso for a ramen meal. Try one of the beef favorites, like Mongolian beef with a sweet soy glaze or Korean bulgogi steak with Yukon potatoes and fried onion straws. On the noodles and rice menu, go for the restaurant's signature lo mein with egg noodles, mushrooms, and Asian vegetables.

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Wild Ginger Asian Bistro

$$$$

Sushi

Norwood

4.3

106 reviews

One of the hippest places in town is also the site for some of the best ramen in Cincinnati. Brightly-lit and welcoming, the Wild Ginger Asian Bistro draws a young, lively crowd for excellent Pan-Asian dishes. Try some of their "sushi starters" for the beginning of the meal. Favorites include white tuna tartar, baked mussels, and spicy tuna salad with mixed greens. On the soups menu, try the traditional miso soup, Vietnamese pho, or "egg drop" soup. The duck menu is also full of favorites. Go for the Tamarind duck with steamed vegetables or the dynasty duck with corn, celery, and snow peas.

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