Best Ramen in Wellington (2026)

Wellington's ramen scene has improved a lot in recent years. These are the bowls worth ordering when the weather turns.

20 places

The Ramen Shop - Newtown

japanese restaurant · Newtown

The Ramen Shop started as a pop up restaurant in 2013, bringing traditional Japanese Ramen altered with Kiwi ingenuity to create a unique identity and flavour.

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835 reviews

The Ramen Shop - Karori

4.2(90)

restaurant · Karori

The Ramen Shop is a Ramen Joint with a Kiwi Twist, bringing traditional Japanese Ramen altered with Kiwi Ingenuity.

comfort food japanese ramen kiwi twist

90 reviews

Hey Ramen

4.2(295)

japanese restaurant · Ground Floor/100 Willis Street

Hey Ramen offers tasty food with affordable prices and customised Donburi that you can make from many selections of salad and meat!

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288 reviews

Angry Ramen

4.4(191)

restaurant · Wellington Central

Indulge in a steaming bowl of ramen at our cozy terrace branch and enjoy the perfect comfort food!

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191 reviews

Kajiken Wellington

4.8(210)

ramen restaurant · Wellington Central

Kajiken is New Zealand's first and only specialty Abura Soba (oil soba) restaurant, bringing authentic Nagoya-style soupless ramen to New Zealand.

abura soba dine-in japanese cuisine

210 reviews

Origami

4.5(1,450)

japanese restaurant · Te Aro

Serving a range of Japanese-fusion dishes & freshly-made pâtisserie! Come join us at the coolest little capital, Pōneke.

french pâtisserie japanese food japanese fusion

1,209 reviews

$$ - $$$

KAZAGURUMA Japanese Dining

4.8(250)

japanese restaurant · Te Aro

KAZAGURUMA offers contemporary Japanese style dining in Wellington for anyone looking to have a cosy dining experience while relishing genuine Japanese cuisine and drinks.

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244 reviews

Arashi Kushiyaki Bar

4.1(1,047)

japanese restaurant · Te Aro

Arashi Kushiyaki Bar is one of the best Japanese Restaurants in the Wellington CBD. It was the first kushiyaki (skewer grilled) bar that was opened in Wellington.

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523 reviews

Kazu Yakitori & Sake Bar

4.3(825)

japanese restaurant · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the authentic atmosphere and delicious yakitori, particularly the chicken meatballs. However, some recent experiences have raised concerns about service and food quality.

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825 reviews

MATXOI

4.7(14)

coffee shop · Wellington Central

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and authentic Vietnamese and Japanese inspired menu, along with excellent service.

14 reviews

$$$

Dragonfly

4.6(1,818)

restaurant · Te Aro

Restaurant & bar serving Asian dishes & cocktails in a stylish, intimate space with a courtyard.

asian fusion cocktail bar contemporary dining

1,623 reviews

Tatsushi Japanese Restaurant

4.5(745)

japanese restaurant · Te Aro

True and Classic Japanese cuisine in Wellington. Authentic Japanese cuisine since August 2012.

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745 reviews

FJ Noodles and Dumplings

4.4(744)

chinese restaurant · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the braised beef noodle soup and the dumplings for their flavour and quality. The modern and clean atmosphere adds to the overall positive dining experience.

744 reviews