The Best Ramen in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin started out as an outpost for fur traders in the Midwest but has grown into a community of great cultural diversity. Restaurants with the best ramen in Milwaukee add a Midwest flair to the traditional umami flavors of this Japanese soup. But where are the fine citizens of the city headed out to when looking for the best ramen in Milwaukee? 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 Milwaukee. Grab a table and enjoy!

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8 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Char'd, Mason Street Grill, Screaming Tuna - Milwaukee…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary Korean, American, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	Milwaukee…

Char'd

$$$$

Contemporary Korean

Milwaukee

4.7

501 reviews

This Korean small plates restaurant is the ideal destination for a prime ramen meal after strolling around downtown. A short walk away from the water, this colorful restaurant brings the best of Korean cuisine to the heart of Milwaukee. On the "noodles" menu, try the ginseng chicken ramen with wheat noodles, dates, onions, and mushrooms. The spicy seafood ramen features squid, shrimp, onions, and scallions in a spicy anchovy broth. For a hand-held treat, try the KFC wings. This "Korean Fried Chicken" wings include sweet and spicy garlic sauce, scallions, and pickled daikon relish.

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Mason Street Grill

$$$$

American

Milwaukee

4.7

3089 reviews

On Jefferson Street in Downtown, the local-favorite Mason Street Grill is home to some of the best ramen in Milwaukee. Relax in the dining room to the sounds of live jazz and enjoy some of the classic tonkostyu ramen, with smoked pork belly, pickled mushrooms, and a soy-marinated egg. Other classics include barbecue gulf shrimp, beef cheek pasta, and herb-crusted halibut. On the sandwiches and burgers menu, be sure to try the Southern fried chicken with bacon and honey mustard and the local fried lake perch with muenster and tartar sauce.

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Screaming Tuna - Milwaukee

$$$$

Sushi

Milwaukee

4.7

1201 reviews

One of the most acclaimed restaurants in Milwaukee, the Screaming Tuna is a colorful local gem with an inventive Asian menu. Start with the miso soup or hiyashi wakame with seaweed salad and ponzu. On the "maki" menu, try the sesame chicken with mayo or the aji shrimp with sauteed bell peppers, jalapeno, and aji Amarillo. The spicy scallop features garlic, chili, and sesame oil. For a larger entree, try the chili-crusted tuna with seasonal vegetable and rice. A cranberry-apple salmon features fingerling potatoes and cranberry apple chutney.

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Screaming Tuna - Mequon

$$$$

Sushi

Mequon

4.6

19 reviews

This spin-off of the classic Milwaukee Screaming Tuna brings top-notch ramen to the heart of Mequon. Stop into the Mequon Public Market to dine on some of the best ramen in Milwaukee. With a creative, inventive menu, the Screaming Tuna features an array of tastes from traditional to modern. Ramen options feature pork belly tonkotsu or tonkotsu with shiitake and enoki mushrooms. Signature nigiri includes basil oil albacore, chili garlic oil kanpachi, and blackened octopus. For a specialty roll, try the "Rainbow" with Alaskan king crab, cucumber, and avocado.

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Artisan Ramen

$$$$

Asian

Milwaukee

4.3

89 reviews

One of the hippest restaurants in town, Artisan Ramen is - no surprise - the place to get creative, delicious ramen dishes. Stop in for the create your own ramen option. Start with protein, add in a base sauce, mix in noodles and vegetables, and enjoy! Beyond the famed ramen menu, there are plenty of other favorites at Artisan Ramen to enjoy. Try the ramen burger with braised pork belly or Japanese curry with carrots, potatoes, and peas. The "Fresh Slam Dunk" ramen comes with cold noodles paired with braised pork belly and "slam-dunked" into a rich and flavorful pork broth.

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P.F. Chang's - Wauwatosa

$$$$

Asian

Wauwatosa

4.2

129 reviews

This suburban standout is home to some of the best ramen in Milwaukee. P.F. Chang's is an always-fun destination spot for excellent Aishes with plenty of flair. Try the spicy miso ramen with shiitakes, edamame, carrots, and tomatoes. The tonkotsu ramen features pork broth with shiitakes, edamame, carrots, and bean sprouts. For the main entree, try the standout fried rice. This dish comes wok-tossed with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, and green onion. Stick around for dessert and try the massive "great wall of chocolate" cake.

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Kanpai - Third Ward

$$$$

Sushi

Milwaukee

4.6

617 reviews

This Third Ward hidden gem is a Pan-Asian favorite with creative fusion dishes. Start off with the miso soup, truffle Parmesan akami, and tuna poke with diced ahi sashimi. Kitchen starters include a popcorn rock shrimp with sweet aioli, stuffed avocado with spicy crab, and spicy edamame sauteed in sweet chili sauce. Try the massive "Party Boat" Moriawase, with pieces of sashimi, nigiri, rainbow, and red dragon. Classic maki dishes include tekka, sake maki, and California with snow crab and avocado.

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Wasabi Sushi & Lounge

$$$$

Sushi

Brookfield

4.8

377 reviews

Nearby Brookfield is home to some of the best ramen in Milwaukee at Wasabi Sushi and Lounge. This sleek, modern restaurant includes a full range of sushi and Asian classics. Start with the kitchen small plates, like wasabi shumai, asparagus beef, and beef tataki. Kitchen entrees include bibimbop, Chilean sea bass, and braised prime short rib. Try the tempura udon, with thick noodles in a soy-ginger broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura. Classic roll sushi options include a Philadelphia roll, California roll, and Chicago roll.

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