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7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC
Daikaya is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

1. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The noodles themselves here are what makes Daikaya stand out. They have a perfect al dente bite that is unmatched — probably because they import them from Sapporo for prime quality. Read more.

Toki Underground is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

2. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Toki Underground takes you out of your comfort zone and serves up innovative ramen with two of its most popular being their Taipei curry style and a kimchi style. Read more.

Chaplin's Restaurant is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

3. Chaplin's Restaurant

8.7
1501 9th St NW (at P St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The house namesake Chaplin ramen, the super garlicky stamina spicy ramen and the Chaplin A.S.S. spicy sour are all great. Your belly is guaranteed to be fully satisfied no matter which you choose. Read more.

Sakuramen is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

4. Sakuramen

8.0
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: Sakuramen serves up ramen that will leave you floored. With some influence from Korean cuisine, the Chosun, which features roasted kimchi and bulgogi made from Angus ribeye, cannot be missed. Read more.

Momofuku CCDC is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

5. Momofuku CCDC

1090 I St NW (11th St), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 63 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The one dish that everyone was excited about was Chang's iconic bowl of ramen that arguably started the whole ramen revolution. If you’re still hungry after, grab some dessert from Milk Bar next door. Read more.

Ren's Ramen is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

6. Ren's Ramen

7.6
11403 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd W.), Wheaton, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 53 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: One of the original players in the DC area’s ramen game, Ren’s Ramen serves up the classic styles including miso and shoyu (a soy-based broth). Read more.

Yona is one of 7 Ramen Spots You Need to Hit up Around DC.

7. Yona

4000 Wilson Blvd Ste C (at N Quincy St), Arlington, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA · 15 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: If you’re feeling a little more adventurous and want to splurge, you need to order up the King Crab, which happens to have uni butter in it too. Sigh…Uni. Read more.