Best Ramen in Manila: Where to Eat in 2026
Ramen restaurants in Makati, BGC, Ortigas, and Quezon City by broth style and budget, with Plateful price bands and checks before you go.
Quick answer: For a classic tonkotsu bowl, start with Ippudo in Makati or Ramen Nagi - SM Aura in BGC. For a Salcedo Village ramen counter, go to Mendokoro Ramenba. For a bowl in the ₱ band, try Ramen Kuroda in Makati or Katipunan Ramen House in Quezon City.
Plateful has about 50 records with ramen in the name across Makati, BGC, Ortigas, and Quezon City. This guide keeps one branch per chain, so a shop with several locations appears once. It uses records whose names or descriptions point to ramen or noodle soup. Plateful has no ramen record in Poblacion. The linked records and the Japanese cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Price bands are Plateful's indicators, not promised bills.
The short list
| Restaurant | Start here when you want | Plateful price band | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------- | | Ippudo | Tonkotsu with a silky broth, Greenbelt | ₱₱ | | Mendokoro Ramenba | A serious ramen counter in Salcedo Village | ₱₱ | | Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen - Powerplant Mall | Fukuoka-style tonkotsu in Rockwell | ₱ | | Ramen Nagi - SM Aura | A customisable bowl in BGC | ₱₱ | | Ramen Keisuke Tori King BGC | Chicken-based ramen in Corporate Plaza | ₱₱ | | Mitsuyado Sei-Men - Jupiter | Tsukemen and ramen on Jupiter Street | ₱₱ | | Tsuke-Men - The Grid | Dipping noodles with a concentrated broth | ₱ | | Kajiken Philippines | Brothless mazesoba on Dela Rosa Street | ₱₱ | | Ramen Kuroda | A budget bowl at RCBC Plaza | ₱ | | Katipunan Ramen House | Big bowls near UP, on Katipunan Avenue | ₱ |
Ramen in Makati by style
Tonkotsu and the big names
Ippudo on Greenbelt Drive is described as a globally recognised ramen destination, known for its silky tonkotsu broth. It is a moderate-price choice for a first visit. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen - Powerplant Mall serves Fukuoka-style tonkotsu with slow-cooked broth and springy noodles, at the ₱ band.
Side streets: Salcedo, Jupiter, and Amorsolo
Mendokoro Ramenba in Salcedo Village is one of Makati's most serious ramen spots, according to its record. Menya Ippondo in Little Tokyo, at Pasong Tamo and Amorsolo, is a ramen-focused spot where the broths and noodles are the whole menu.
On Jupiter Street, Shinjuku Home of Authentic Ramen Jupiter and Mitsuyado Sei-Men - Jupiter sit a few doors apart. Mitsuyado focuses on tsukemen and ramen. Tatchan Ramen is in The Gallery on Amorsolo Street, at a moderate price.
Tsukemen and mazesoba
Tsukemen, the dipping style, is the focus at Mitsuyado Sei-Men and at Tsuke-Men - The Grid, where the broth comes on the side at a budget price. Kajiken Philippines on Dela Rosa Street serves mazesoba, a ramen with no broth and a sauce-coated noodle. It suits anyone who wants a different bowl.
Budget bowls
Ramen Kuroda on RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, is a budget-priced bowl with consistent broths. Ramen Daisho in The Rise, Assembly Grounds, serves wallet-friendly bowls, with tonkotsu-style and lighter options.
Ramen in BGC
Ramen Nagi - SM Aura lets diners set the richness and heat of the broth, at a moderate price. Ramen Keisuke Tori King BGC in Corporate Plaza focuses on chicken-based ramen. Ramen Daikoku in Market Market and Ramen Shibire BGC in Commerce Center are both moderate-price neighbourhood bowls. Ramen Ron BGC on Bonifacio High Street is a steady pick for a warming bowl without a large bill.
Two chains have more than one branch in these records. This guide keeps one per chain: Mendokoro Ramenba in Salcedo Village rather than its Kapitolyo branch in Pasig, and Ramen Nagi - SM Aura rather than the other Ramen Nagi branches.
Ortigas and Quezon City
SM Megamall Ramen Lane is a ramen food alley inside SM Megamall, with several Japanese ramen shops in one place. Its record describes it as a place, not a single restaurant, so pick a shop when you arrive.
Katipunan Ramen House on Katipunan Avenue is described as student-friendly, with big bowls at affordable prices.
What to check before you go
- Hours. Plateful's hours data is not yet verified for every record. Confirm opening hours with the restaurant before you travel.
- Price bands. The ₱ to ₱₱₱₱ scale shows how Plateful places each restaurant relative to the others. It does not include drinks, extra toppings, service charges, or taxes.
- Broth and spice. Ask about spice level and the broth before you order, especially for mazesoba and chicken-based bowls.
- Branch. Many ramen chains have more than one branch in Metro Manila. Confirm the address before you travel.
- Waits. Some popular counters have queues at peak hours. Plan the visit around a quieter window if you are on a schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best ramen in Manila?
There is no single answer. Ippudo suits a first tonkotsu bowl, Mendokoro Ramenba suits a counter-style meal in Salcedo Village, and Ramen Kuroda suits a budget bowl in Makati. Choose the broth style first, then the area.
Where is the best ramen in BGC?
Ramen Nagi - SM Aura is the most-referenced option in the BGC records, with a customisable broth and a moderate price. Ramen Keisuke Tori King BGC is the chicken-based alternative.
Is there ramen in Poblacion?
Not in Plateful's current records. The Poblacion picks in this area are Korean and Filipino, so this guide does not list a Poblacion ramen shop.
Sources and editorial method
This guide uses the Plateful Japanese cuisine guide and the linked Plateful restaurant records for names, areas, cuisine labels, descriptions, and price bands. Those records were checked on October 9, 2026. The picks are based on the records and their descriptions, not on reviews or a formal ranking.