19 essential ramen spots in Orlando to get your noodle fix

Domu

East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-960-1228
As one of Orlando’s favorite ramen spots, Domu get PACKED. The wait here can be about 45 minutes long, but it is totally worth it – the noodles are made in-house and the broth is mouthwatering perfection. Try the “Richie Rich” tonkotsu bowl with chashu, ajitama brûlée, kikurage, scallion, fried garlic, black garlic oil and domudama for a luxurious experience or change your life by munching down on their crispy kimchi butter wings.

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Domu Chibi

869 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-730-7260
This on-the-go version of Domu is cheaper and faster than the flagship location, but still just as delicious. Slurp the house-made broths in their tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, curry and butter miso ramens or nibble on the boneless version of Domu’s kimchi butter-coated wings.

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Seito Sushi & New Japanese

4898 New Broad Street, 407-898-8801; also 8031 Turkey Lake Road, 407-248-8888
Despite specializing in sushi, Seito also has a variety of tasty ramen bowls on hand. Try their fresh, house-made noodles in a vegetarian dish featuring miso dashi broth, fried tofu, roasted cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, sweet corn, shimeji mushrooms, scallions and garlic oil.

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Sapporo Ramen

5080 W. Colonial Drive, 407-203-6777
This hole-in-the-wall restaurant in west Orlando is beloved by locals for its savory ramen bowls and good service. When you’re done polishing through the five types of ramen offered (tonkotsu, shio, shoyu, miso and curry), taste the taiyaki, a fish-shaped cake stuffed with sweetened bean paste.

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Amura Downtown

54 W. Church Street, 407-316-8500
Conveniently located in downtown Orlando, this Japanese restaurant specializes in sushi, sashimi and traditional rolls, but also offers several types of ramen, including their spicy seafood ramen with shrimp, calamari, mussel, menma, scallions and bean sprouts.

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Jimotti's Restaurant

2545 S. French Ave., Sanford, 407-952-3329
Jimotti’s Restaurant is a bit of a drive away in Sanford, but it’s a must stop on this ramen tour. Chef Junichi Takazoe’s menu includes a nagasaki ramen with a pork broth, shrimp, squid, fishcake and vegetables, as well as a dan dan ramen with spicy sesame soup, onion, chili oil, minced braised pork, sesame paste and scallions.

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Jinya Ramen Bar

8 N. Summerlin Ave., 407-704-1825
This Los Angeles-based chain serves up more than a dozen different ramens in Thornton Park. Try the Jinya Tonkotsu Black thin noodles with pork broth, chashu, kikurage, green onions, dried seaweed, seasoned egg, garlic chips, garlic oil, fried onion and spicy sauce.

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Kabooki Sushi

3122 E. Colonial Drive, 407-228-3839
One of Orlando’s most creative sushi chefs, Henry Moso, serves ramen only on Sundays, so make sure to get there for delicious helpings of tonkatsu pork ramen and if you’re lucky, the umami ramen with Japanese mushroom broth and truffle bomb.

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Soupa Saiyan

5689 Vineland Road, 407-392-4669
This noodle house/shrine to Dragon Ball Z specializes in Vietnamese pho and Korean fire noodles, but they also offer a create-your-own bowl option with ramen, fried tofu, thinly sliced steak and “soupa sauce.”

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BBB Tofu House

5140 W. Colonial Drive, 407-723-8299
BBB Tofu House specializes in Korean barbeque, but don’t let that fool you – they’ve created a mean spicy soon tofu ramen that could give any noodle dish in town a run for its money.

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Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant

8255 International Drive, 407-363-7200
Ramen is only served during lunch and all day on Mondays at Hanamizuki. This restaurant hidden among the hubbub of tourists on International Drive has at least nine different ramen styles and endless toppings, including wakame seaweed and kimchi pickles.

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Jade Sushi & New Asian

2425 Edgewater Drive, 407-422-7968
This popular Edgewater restaurant has at least six different types of ramen, including the new summer chilled ramen with creamy yuzu sesame sauce, chicken, shoyu soft egg, tomatoes, cukes and chili oil. Jade’s tonkotsu ramen and jampong spicy seafood ramen are also staples.

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Naroodle Noodle Shop

10034 University Blvd.,407-853-4828
This noodle shop/shrine to Naruto puts its own twist on classic Japanese ramens. Get the spicy miso or BBQ ramen and put on all the add-ons you can afford.

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Rumaku Sushi

3050 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, 407-542 5863
UCF-adjacent locals, rejoice! Rumaku Sushi offers multiple ramen noodle bowls to satisfy that noodle craving. Pair at least six different broths (miso, onion, spicy, tonkatsu, curry and kimchee) with chicken, beef, pork, veggies, tofu and even octopus.

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Eastside Asian Market

12950 E. Colonial Drive, 407-615-8881
Shop inside one of Orlando’s best Asian markets, then stop at their cafe for a helping of their popular made-to-order ramen soup topped with bok choy, tofu and crispy vegetarian beef.

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Sticky Rice Lao Street Food

1915 E. Colonial Drive, 321-800-6532
Aside from delicious Lao staples like papaya salad, lemongrass sausages and laab, Sticky Rice also has ramen! Try their mouthwatering khao poon ramen and never look back.

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The Ramen

486 N. Orange Ave., 407-233-4801
Chef Suichi Tanida's new downtown Orlando shop, The Ramen, features a selection of Japanese dishes, including ramen of course. You can never go wrong slurping down a bowl of their beef ramen with pork broth, moyashi, spinach, aji-tamago, menma, ito-togarashi and green onion.

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SUSURU

8548 Palm Parkway, 407-778-4813
SUSURU, a self-described "retro-themed izakaya,” is new to town, but already packing a punch with its Instagram-worthy eatery and delicious bites. Try the creamy “Tori Paitan” ramen with chicken over an Astro Boy Mule.

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