Best Ramen in Auckland (2026)

Auckland's ramen scene has quietly become one of the best in NZ. These are the bowls worth ordering.

17 places

Ajisen Ramen (Takapuna) Restaurant

4.5(1,124)

japanese restaurant · Sentinel Apartment

Casual Japanese chain, renowned for its tonkotsu pork broth, as well as ramen, soups & rice dishes.

fresh ramen house-crafted noodles japanese ramen

1,124 reviews

Ramen Takara Ponsonby

4.3(1,031)

ramen restaurant · Ponsonby

Ramen Takara traces its roots to Hōchinrō, a small ramen shop founded in 1978 at the foot of Mount Fuji. Today, Yuki carries on the family legacy as executive chef, blending authentic Japanese flavours with locally sourced ingredients.

authentic japanese food fresh ingredients kiwi hospitality

1,031 reviews

ラーメン Ramen Station (19:30 Last Order. 20:00 Close))

4.7(458)

japanese restaurant · New Lynn

Our executive chef has nearly 30 years of experience in traditional Japanese cuisine, focusing on perfecting the art of Ramen making.

chicken katsu japanese ramen miso ramen

458 reviews

Ajisen Ramen (Newmarket) Restaurant

4.5(1,179)

japanese restaurant · Newmarket

Renowned for its pork broth, this casual Japanese chain offers a variety of soups & rice dishes.

japanese ramen kumamoto ramen

1,179 reviews

Go Ramen

4.7(258)

japanese restaurant · Auckland CBD

Experience the true essence of Japanese cuisine at Go Ramen, our newly opening restaurant.

deep-fried tofu gyoza japanese cuisine

258 reviews

Kajiken - Newmarket

4.7(233)

ramen restaurant · Newmarket

Kajiken New Zealand operates Japanese ramen restaurants specialising in Abura Soba, a soupless ramen style, alongside tonkotsu and other broth ramen.

abura soba gyoza japanese ramen

233 reviews

Kamui Ramen

4.8(141)

ramen restaurant · Onehunga

Reviewers consistently praise the outstanding ramen, particularly the rich broth and perfectly cooked eggs. The service is also highlighted as friendly and attentive.

141 reviews