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Where to eat the best ramen in Tsim Sha Tsui

In Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui, there are plenty of amazing ramen joints to choose from.

Where to eat the best ramen in Tsim Sha Tsui
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Ramen is the ultimate comfort food – what's better than a bowl of egg noodles swimming in tasty pork broth, topped with chashu (pork slices) and other delicious extras? In Tsim Sha Tsui, there are plenty of ramen restaurants to choose from, whether you're into big chains or cozy little spots. So next time you're in the mood for a slurp-worthy meal in Hong Kong, just head on over to one of these seven ramen spots in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Takano Ramen

At Takano Ramen at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui, you might find a line – it's got a Michelin nod like its Tokyo sibling. Their star is the timeless Shoyu Ramen, with Chinese-style buckwheat noodles and a broth packed with top-notch ingredients like chicken, pork, soy sauce and a dash of spice. The noodles are made fresh daily and hand-pulled for the perfect texture to soak up the flavorful broth "like no other ramen noodle." So, if a bowl of hearty ramen sounds like your jam, Takano should be on your TST bucket list.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 220, 2/F, K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2881 8331
  • Menu
  • Website

Santouka

Santouka's story kicked off in 1988 when its founder, Hitoshi Hatanaka, boldly declared to his family, "I'm going to make delicious ramen." It started with a single location with nine seats serving up only one thing on the menu. Ever since, they've been serving their famous Shio Ramen, cooked up with homemade soup, at locations across Japan and beyond. Swing by with an appetite to try the zesty Spicy Miso Ramen, Tokusen Toroniku Ramen with melt-in-your-mouth pork cheeks or their classic Shio Ramen with its signature white tonkotsu (pork bone) soup. The donburi (ramen bowl) is specially made thick, so the soup is served at an ideal temperature and delicious to the very last drop.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 608, 6/F, iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2721 1298
  • Menu
  • Website

Ippudo

Ippudo in Tsim Sha Tsui is where it's at for ramen fans. The founder, Shigemi Kawahara, won the championship three times in a row on the show “TV Champion - Ramen Master Chef Championships” and was named “Noodle King” at the “World’s Greatest Ramen King Finals” in 2005. Their Crab Miso Ramen is a flavor bomb with crab miso butter, crab claws and sticks and rolled pork belly. Or try the Grilled Eel Rice or Hakata-style Rice for a tasty twist. And don't miss out on their famous barbecue pork buns loaded with savory meat, lettuce, mustard, homemade barbecue sauce and a hint of Kewpie mayo.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 1, G/F, Eaton Hong Kong 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2763 1228
  • Menu
  • Website

AFURI ramen + dumpling

If you're in the mood for a bowl of tasty Yuzu Shio ramen, head over to AFURI in Tsim Sha Tsui. It's named after a mountain on the east edge of the Tanzawa mountains in Kanagawa prefecture that's said to be the father of Mt. Fuji. The mountain inspires their philosophy to "push higher" in everything they do. Try their Yuzu-Tsuyu Ramen with braised kakuni pork, bamboo shoots, egg, chili sesame, green onion, kizami nori and thick noodles with broth on the side. And the Crispy Nasu Bun is a crunchy, tender delight with crispy eggplant, yuzu sweet chili sauce, cucumber and pickles – perfect for plant-based diets.

Quick Facts

  • Where – i.t Orange Forest, 2/F, The ONE, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 10 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2815 2177
  • Menu
  • Website

Fujiyama 55

At Fujiyama 55, they're all about tasty tsukemen ramen, but what really sets them apart is the option to add cheese and rice into the broth for extra yum at the end. With options like Rich Pork Bone Seafood Noodle Ramen or Nagoya Soun Ramen, plus sides like Gyoza and Barbecued Yakitori, it's a real treat for ramen lovers in the neighborhood.

Quick Facts

  • Where – Shop 7-8, G/F, South Seas Centre, 75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
  • When –  Monday to Sunday, noon - 11 p.m.
  • Price – $$$
  • Phone – +852 2723 7737
  • Menu

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