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As pandemic restrictions have slowly eased, Japanese restaurants in the city have started reinventing themselves by providing outdoor seating and fast delivery services.
Of course, this has Cebuanos rearing to get a taste of the best authentic ramen noodles in the area.
Here’s a list of our best ramen shops for the hungry Cebuano:
EPI Zen Ramen-Ya
Cebu-grown EPI ZEN Ramen-Ya serves the best homemade on-the-go ramen in Sugbo Mercado, located in IT Park, Cebu City.
During the middle of lockdown in 2020, EPI ZEN started selling Ramen kits and gyoza. The concept became an instant hit and they’ve been selling affordable ramen kits ever since.
Today, they’re known for their authentic tonkotsu ramen that comes in 6 flavors: Classic Tonkotsu, Spicy Tonkotsu, Black Garlic Tonkotsu, Tantanmen, Miso Tonkotsu, and Pesto Tonkotsu.
Their current best-seller is the Classic Tonkotsu, which is available for P250. If you want to add an Ajitama Ramen Egg, it’ll cost P299.
Sugbo Mercado is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 3 pm to 11 pm but if you’re eager to order, their shop is also available on Let’sEatBai and Foodpanda.
You may also contact them through 0917 533 0240 or check their official Facebook page here.
Ramen Shack
Ramen Shack is for the food enthusiast on a budget. They serve one of Cebu’s most iconic shoyu and tonkotsu ramen at a wallet-friendly price.
Starting out at the height of the pandemic, Ramen Shack made its debut as the go-to shop for Cebuanos who wanted delivery ramen. As restrictions loosened in late 2020, they expanded to limited indoor dining.
Their restaurant, located along 648 Burgos Street in Talisay City, is known for its minimalist dining experience and homey atmosphere.
Their best-selling shoyu ramen, a soy sauce based ramen packed with umami goodness and topped with the iconic Naruto ramen topping, is available in junior-size for P158 and in regular-size for P268. Their salt-based flavored Tonkotsu Ramen and Miso Ramen are available at the same prices as well.
Ramen Shack is open from Tuesday to Saturday (2 pm – 11 pm) and Monday to Sunday (3 pm – 9 pm). For orders, contact theme through 0908 209 0324 or message them on their official Facebook page.
AKITA Japanese Restaurant
Starting out as a ramen restaurant in Mabolo in 2016, this home-grown restaurant originally served mostly sushi and sashimi. During this time, tempura, california rolls, and rice topped with various meat were still the craze.
It’s since become one of the best-selling Japanese restaurants that offer interesting ramen flavors like Butakimchi Miso Ramen, Classic Miso ramen and Chashu Shoyu Ramen for P260.
AKITA is currently located in Gaisano Country Mall, along Banilad Road in Cebu City and is open on Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. They also have a branch in City Time Square 2 in Mandaue City.
For orders and more details, you may contact them through their landline at (032) 384 7341 or check them out on their official Facebook page.
Ramen Yushoken
Ramen Yushoken is an all-time favorite and among the best places to get your ramen fix in the whole province of Cebu.
Gourmets and food critics are known to flock this shop for the very reason that Koji Tashiro, also known as the “Son of a Ramen god,” is a ramen champion who trains the home-based staff.
Ramen Yushoken is known for Tashiro’s flavors found in their signature Tonkotsu broth and their original Shio ramen.
Their most popular dish is the Shoyu Ramen, available for P430.
Ramen Yushoken is located at the Oakridge Business Park, AS Fortuna St., Mandaue City and is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm.
Give them a message and contact them for take-home ramen via their official Facebook page.
Ikkousha Ramen Cebu
From Fukuoka, Japan comes another authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant in Cebu City whose all-time best-seller is called “the Godfire ramen.”
The Godfire ramen is made with Ikkousha’s special tonkotsu broth, mixed with Ikkousha’s secret brand of “Spicy and Fire” flavoring, tender pork chashu, fungus, spring onions, seaweed, and thin noodles.
This ramen comes in 4 levels of spiciness and in three different variations that include Special at P490, Ajitama for P390, and Original for P340.
The ramen house has 3 branches located in Robinsons Galleria and JY Square in Cebu City. Ikkousha JY Square branch is open from Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm while Ikkousha Robinson Gallerìa is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm.
Call them through (032) 383 1933 for your orders today! You can also check them out on their official Facebook page here.
Rai Rai Ken
Originally established in the Philippines in 1993, Rai Rai Ken is among the oldest ramen places found here in Cebu.
The very first ramen house in Japan was called Rairaiken (来々軒), which opened in Asakusa, Tokyo in 1910. Hence, the restaurant’s name.
They are famous for offering the best authentic Japanese dishes, including the crowd-favorite seafood ramen. Besides this, they also offer Japanese favorites like gyoza and maki.
The restaurant even has its own rendition of batchoy in gyukatsu broth, topped with ox tripe and drizzled with black mayo garlic. This ramen is called “Gyu Batchoy-Ramen” and is available for P230.
Rai Rai Ken has a number of branches in Cebu, including SM City Cebu, SM City Consolacion, Gaisano Mactan Island Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, and Robinsons Fuente which are often open daily from 10 am to 9 pm.
They are currently available on Foodpanda and also provide delivery services. Check out their official Facebook page for more details and orders.
Hamakaze Dining and Bar
For the delicate taste-buds out there who are still unsure if they want to try ramen, Hamakaze Ramen is the perfect place to go since it offers traditional ramen at affordable prices.
The establishment’s best seller is known as the Tori Paitan Syo-Yu Ramen, available for P350. It’s made with chicken collagen broth which is good for bone health.
They are located in A.S. Fortuna St in Mandaue City and are open Monday- Saturday from 12 noon to 10 pm. Currently, they offer delivery and pick up, and are available on Foodpanda.
Call them through (032) 505-4220 for your orders. – Rappler.com
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