5 Salt Lake restaurants that serve ramen
Ramen. For the newbies: no, we’re not talking about cup-o-noodle from the gas station. This traditional Japanese soup is traditionally served in a meat- or fish-based broth, with multiple layers of flavor developed with soy sauce, miso, sliced pork, and a variety of toppings that’ll rock your taste buds. In short, once you’ve had it, you’ll be craving it again and again.
And luckily, a few new ramen restaurants are shaking up the SLC dining world, allowing those who’ve become addicts outside of Utah to finally satisfy their craving for that steaming, hearty bowl of deliciousness.
Whether you’re a first timer or a ramen snob, here’s your guide to Salt Lake City’s best ramen spots.
1. Naked Fish Bistro
67 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Serious ramen fans declare Naked Fish Bistro to serve some the best ramen in Utah, with its pure, rich, house-made pork broth and fresh wheat and egg noodles. City Weekly agrees, awarding them the Best Ramen award in the Best of Utah competition this year.
2. Tosh’s Ramen
1465 S. State Street, Salt Lake City
After developing a loyal following with the ramen lovers at Naked Fish Bistro, the restaurant’s ramen chef has recently opened up his own ramen joint. And the crowds are already flocking! If you’re looking for the good stuff, you may have to wait in line awhile. (But lines are a sign of greatness, right?)
3. Japan Sage Market
1515 S Main Street, Salt Lake City
This small Japanese market has just four types of ramen, but the price is right. For $5 you can get ramen that’s tastier than many of the more expensive spots in town. Try the Shoyu ramen — word on the street is you won’t be disappointed.
4. Koko Kitchen
702 S. 300 East, Salt Lake City
Definitely showing all the signs of a street-style food atmosphere, (small venue, no frills, handwritten signs) Koko Kitchen is all about Japanese comfort food. Portions are large and the pork ramen is a crowd-pleaser.
5. Kobe Japanese Cuisine
3947 Wasatch Blvd, Salt Lake City
Their Hellfire Sushi Challenge put them on the map after a feature on the Travel Channel’s show Man vs. Food, but Kobe has earned a reputation for killer ramen, too. The kimchi ramen has an excellent kick to it, and the broth base of all the ramen choices has a depth of flavor to satisfy even the toughest critic.
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