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Pork ramen at Erik Bruner-Yang's Paper Horse.

Where to Eat Ramen in D.C.

Primary sources for the beloved noodle soup

by Eater Staff Updated Mar 29, 2018, 5:16pm EDT

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Pork ramen at Erik Bruner-Yang's Paper Horse.

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by Eater Staff Updated Mar 29, 2018, 5:16pm EDT

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It's no secret that D.C. loves ramen. Pioneering Atlas District noodle house Toki Underground is still hard to get into — and it's been open for seven years. Chinatown's Daikaya can also present long waits during peak dining hours. Since this map first ran in 2015, options around the area have increased dramatically; most recently, nationwide chain Jinya has joined homegrown alternatives including Haikan and Reren.

Here are the D.C. area's essential ramen restaurants.

Note: The featured restaurants are not ranked. The map is arranged geographically from north to south.

Don't see a personal favorite on the list? Sound off in the comments or shoot us an email (dc@eater.com).

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Ren's Ramen

One of the ramen pioneers in D.C., Ren's serves miso ramen, tonshio ramen, shoyu ramen and several ramen specials, including cheese ramen.

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11403 Amherst Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

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Ren's Ramen MD ramen

Sakuramen

Sakuramen in Adams Morgan serves vegetarian ramen, Korean-style ramen, and other versions of the iconic noodle soup.

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2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Sakuramen DC ramen

Haikan

This Shaw eatery, sibling to its predecessor Daikaya, offers several varieties of Sapporo-style ramen, a full bar, and a host of interesting small plates such as mapo tofu poutine and crab rangoon. And after lots of research on the best way to package ramen, it's now available for delivery and to-go orders.

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805 V St NW, Washington, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Haikan DC ramen

Chaplin's

Though it started as a cocktail bar, Chaplin's in Shaw has become well known for its ramen — particularly since chef Myo Htun became a co-owner.

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1501 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Chaplin's DC ramen

Jinya (Multiple Locations)

This growing nationwide chain arrived first in Mosaic District, offering more than 20 different toppings for its ramen. D.C. got its first Jinya in late 2017 when the company opened a two-story restaurant in Logan Circle.

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1336 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Jinya DC food

Oki Bowl

Oki Bowl in Dupont has some interesting twists on ramen, such as its shrimp and bean sprout-filled tom yum ramen.

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1817 M ST NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Toki Underground

Ramen mainstay Toki Underground, which turns seven this year, has long served varieties such as kimchi ramen and Taipei curry chicken. It recently added vegan and gluten-free options featuring mushrooms, pickles and kombu noodles made from seaweed.

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1234 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Toki DC ramen

Paper Horse (Multiple locations)

Toki Underground founder Erik Bruner-Yang years ago split from that restaurant, but now makes ramen via carry-out friendly Paper Horse. The quick-service eateries, which are tucked inside several Whole Foods Markets around the area, prepare noodle soups featuring smoked pork shoulder, braised chicken, and roasted vegetables, among others.

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600 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Paper Horse DC chicken ramen

Reren Lamen & Bar

No, that isn't a typo: "lamen" refers to the Chinese predecessor to ramen. Find noodle soups with more Chinese influences at Reren, including varieties like barbecue chicken and "Buddha-style."

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817 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Reren DC ramen

Daikaya

Daikaya serves Sapporo-style ramen in such varieties as spicy miso and vegan, prepared by chef Katsuya Fukushima. The restaurant pays major attention to detail, flying in noodles from Japan.

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705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Gaijin Ramen Shop

This ramen shop in Arlington, Virginia features soups flavored with beef, curried vegetables, and spicy miso, among others.

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3800 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207

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Gaijin VA ramen

Hanabi Ramen

Hanabi Ramen, which arrived in Clarendon in early 2017, recently added a spicy miso option to its modest menu and openly advocates adding crushed garlic (free) to any order.

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3024 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Hanabi Ramen VA ramen

Boru Ramen

This local restaurant features appetizers including tempura and gyoza, as well as noodle soups ranging from spicy miso and pork-laden tonkatsu.

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2915 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

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Marumen

This Northern Virginia eatery serves ramen, including shoyu and shio, with recommended toppings and dipping sauces.

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3250 Old Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031

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Marumen VA vegetable ramen

Tanpopo Ramen House

This homegrown ramen shop is a Japanese option in a neighborhood dominated by Korean restaurants.

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4316 Markham St, Annandale, VA 22003

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Tanpopo VA ramen

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Ren's Ramen

11403 Amherst Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

One of the ramen pioneers in D.C., Ren's serves miso ramen, tonshio ramen, shoyu ramen and several ramen specials, including cheese ramen.

Open in Google Maps

11403 Amherst Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Visit Website

Ren's Ramen MD ramen

Sakuramen

2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Sakuramen in Adams Morgan serves vegetarian ramen, Korean-style ramen, and other versions of the iconic noodle soup.

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2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Sakuramen DC ramen

Haikan

805 V St NW, Washington, Washington, D.C. 20001

This Shaw eatery, sibling to its predecessor Daikaya, offers several varieties of Sapporo-style ramen, a full bar, and a host of interesting small plates such as mapo tofu poutine and crab rangoon. And after lots of research on the best way to package ramen, it's now available for delivery and to-go orders.

Open in Google Maps

805 V St NW, Washington, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Haikan DC ramen

Chaplin's

1501 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Though it started as a cocktail bar, Chaplin's in Shaw has become well known for its ramen — particularly since chef Myo Htun became a co-owner.

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1501 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Chaplin's DC ramen

Jinya (Multiple Locations)

1336 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

This growing nationwide chain arrived first in Mosaic District, offering more than 20 different toppings for its ramen. D.C. got its first Jinya in late 2017 when the company opened a two-story restaurant in Logan Circle.

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1336 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Jinya DC food

Oki Bowl

1817 M ST NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Oki Bowl in Dupont has some interesting twists on ramen, such as its shrimp and bean sprout-filled tom yum ramen.

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1817 M ST NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Toki Underground

1234 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Ramen mainstay Toki Underground, which turns seven this year, has long served varieties such as kimchi ramen and Taipei curry chicken. It recently added vegan and gluten-free options featuring mushrooms, pickles and kombu noodles made from seaweed.

Open in Google Maps

1234 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Toki DC ramen

Paper Horse (Multiple locations)

600 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Toki Underground founder Erik Bruner-Yang years ago split from that restaurant, but now makes ramen via carry-out friendly Paper Horse. The quick-service eateries, which are tucked inside several Whole Foods Markets around the area, prepare noodle soups featuring smoked pork shoulder, braised chicken, and roasted vegetables, among others.

Open in Google Maps

600 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Paper Horse DC chicken ramen

Reren Lamen & Bar

817 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

No, that isn't a typo: "lamen" refers to the Chinese predecessor to ramen. Find noodle soups with more Chinese influences at Reren, including varieties like barbecue chicken and "Buddha-style."

Open in Google Maps

817 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Reren DC ramen

Daikaya

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Daikaya serves Sapporo-style ramen in such varieties as spicy miso and vegan, prepared by chef Katsuya Fukushima. The restaurant pays major attention to detail, flying in noodles from Japan.

Open in Google Maps

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

Gaijin Ramen Shop

3800 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207

This ramen shop in Arlington, Virginia features soups flavored with beef, curried vegetables, and spicy miso, among others.

Open in Google Maps

3800 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207

Visit Website

Gaijin VA ramen

Hanabi Ramen

3024 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Hanabi Ramen, which arrived in Clarendon in early 2017, recently added a spicy miso option to its modest menu and openly advocates adding crushed garlic (free) to any order.

Open in Google Maps

3024 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Visit Website

Hanabi Ramen VA ramen

Boru Ramen

2915 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

This local restaurant features appetizers including tempura and gyoza, as well as noodle soups ranging from spicy miso and pork-laden tonkatsu.

Open in Google Maps

2915 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Visit Website

Marumen

3250 Old Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031

This Northern Virginia eatery serves ramen, including shoyu and shio, with recommended toppings and dipping sauces.

Open in Google Maps

3250 Old Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031

Visit Website

Marumen VA vegetable ramen

Tanpopo Ramen House

4316 Markham St, Annandale, VA 22003

This homegrown ramen shop is a Japanese option in a neighborhood dominated by Korean restaurants.

Open in Google Maps

4316 Markham St, Annandale, VA 22003

Visit Website

Tanpopo VA ramen

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