Are you saving up for that dream Japan trip or perhaps reminiscing about your recent travels there? Fret not; there are many places in Malaysia that feel like Japan! You can sip on yummy matcha lattes and soak in onsens right here in Malaysia. There have also been many ramen spots mushrooming in and around Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Petaling Jaya (PJ), and we’ve curated a list of the best ramen bars serving only the most authentic and unique ramen!

Ichikakuya has set tongues a-wagging with their Yokohama speciality ramen – iekei ramen. Their soup base consists of a combination of pork bone and soy sauce broth paired with a generous serving of chicken oil. With thick ramen noodles served with chashu (braised pork belly) slices, a hard-boiled chicken and quail’s egg, this protein-packed meal is nicely paired with an ice-cold Asahi beer.

Zafigo Recommends: Ajitama Ramen

Address: Unit 1-3A, Level 1, Tower 3, The Podium, Uoa Business park, No. 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51, Kawasan Perindustrian Temasya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor

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Kanbe is the new kid on KL’s ramen scene that’s already gaining a steady following. With seven varieties of soup offered, Kanbe is one of those ramen spots that lets you customise your ramen down to the noodle’s texture and the broth’s richness. For a small fee, you can opt to swap the usual chashu with thick pork belly slices, or even add some parmesan cheese for a sinfully decadent bowl of good ramen.

Zafigo Recommends: Ramen Shiro

Address:
163 Retail Park:
GF – 08, 163 Retail Park, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
The Exchange TRX: PL.08.0 Park Level, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur

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Ramen lovers would have heard of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do. The izakaya-concept ramen bar has rather appealing interiors. With its Japanese alleyway design, this ramen spot is a great place to dine with friends. Pair their best-selling chicken nanban (fried chicken served with tartare sauce) with their selection of whisky highballs or umeshu (plum wine) for the best izakaya experience here.

Zafigo Recommends: Ajitama Chashu Ramen

Address: The Gasket Alley, 15-5 @, Jln 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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You get to build your own chicken ramen at Seirock-Ya, and it’s halal! Choose from four of their soup bases – shoyu (soy sauce), shio (salt), miso (fermented soybean paste), and extreme (spicy). With their chicken broth slow-cooked for eight to 10 hours, the extreme flavour packs a punch, and suffice to say the extreme option isn’t for those who can’t take the heat. Opt for their miso or shio soup base instead if you’re not keen on having your taste buds on fire – the slow-cooked broth packs a punch in the umami kind of way. Oh, and here’s a tip: their ramen goes best with an onsen egg, so be sure to add one to your bowl.

Zafigo Recommends: Toripaitan Extreme Egg

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Using only free-range chicken, Maruki Ramen serves one of the best halal ramens in town. With each ingredient made fresh daily without any preservatives or MSG by Sapporo-born Chef Kita, Maruki Ramen guarantees an authentic ramen experience – hence its glowing reputation among KLites. Want some extra protein goodness? Opt for the deluxe ramens as they come topped with slices of premium Australian beef. 

Zafigo Recommends: Classic Shio Ajitama

Address: Lot 2-23, Level 2, The LINC KL, 360, Jln Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

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If you’ve been strolling around the Central Market area and you get the hunger pangs, Two Old Man Ramen is the perfect dinner spot. Reminiscent of a yatai stall in Japan, this viral ‘roadside’ ramen stall will give you ultimate Naruto vibes.

Zafigo Recommends: Spicy Miso Ramen

Address: Kasturi Walk, 32, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6012 668 2883

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Menya Hanabi is popular for its Mazesoba, a breathless ramen mixed with a variety of ingredients and a runny egg yolk. Add a dash of vinegar to the mix, and your tastebuds will thank you! Before you finish your meal, save some sauce and minced meat from the noodles, and get the staff to add a complimentary scoop of rice into your bowl to soak up the flavours.

Zafigo Recommends: Mazesoba

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Bari-Uma Ramen Malaysia brings you authentic Japanese flavours with its rich, umami-packed broth. Known for its thick, flavourful tonkotsu shoyu broth, tender melt-in-your-mouth chashu, and satisfying ramen bowls, Bari-Uma will satiate your cravings in a heartbeat.

Zafigo Recommends: Bari-Uma Ramen

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