Shoyu, shio, miso, soy, tonkotsu, tori, dry, cold, tsukemen—whatever your style, few winter dishes satisfy like ramen.
Though now a staple of Japanese cuisine, ramen’s roots trace back to early 20th-century Japan, influenced heavily by Chinese wheat noodle soups brought over by immigrants. Its evolution was shaped by post-war scarcity, regional ingenuity, and an enduring national obsession with perfecting broth and noodle craft.
You’ll find no shortage of ramen spots across Perth, each with its own signature bowl. To help narrow it down, here are the WAGFG team’s top picks for the best ramen in Perth.
Nao
A Perth institution for over two decades, the name of the game at Nao is traditional Japanese ramen. With four kinds of broth—shio, shoyu, miso and spicy—and three noodles—original egg, spinach, and chilli—plus a long list of extra toppings, it’s very much a choose-your-own-adventure ramen experience. They also have cold ramen and tsukemen (dipping ramen noodles) for those chasing variety.
Bari Uma
With outposts across Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and the Philippines, Bari Uma brings serious ramen credentials to Perth. The shoyu broth is rich, the house-made noodles have the perfect amount of bite, and there’s also brothless, chicken and vegetarian ramen if you’re that way inclined. Our pick? The Ajitama-Uma: a shoyu broth with thick, grilled chashu and a perfectly jammy egg.
Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King
Part of The Melbourne Hotel in Perth CBD, Perth is home to the first Australian Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King. The menu is simple—three kinds of broth and minimal toppings—and as expected, the flavour of each is laser-focused and deeply refined.
Komatsu
Fans of the old Dosukoi in the Fremantle Markets were thrilled when it re-opened in FOMO as Komatsu. The menu remains unchanged, and we back the No.5 Dumpling Ramen—traditional ramen topped with prawn dumplings. When it comes to the broth, take your pick from a soy, miso or salt.
Ten and Sen
A relative newcomer on the Perth ramen scene, Ten and Sen has quickly impressed. Inspired by Hokkaido’s miso ramen, Ten and Sen adds depth by layering in spice-blending techniques honed through years of soup curry mastery. The result? A rich, deeply flavoured ramen with a distinct kick, unlike anything else in Perth.
Tosaka
Tosaka’s tori paitan ramen is reason enough to visit. Made with a deep chicken broth simmered for 10 hours, it’s a light but flavour-packed foamy soup, brought to life with house-made spring onion oil. Add silky chicken chashu and jammy soy-soaked eggs for the complete experience.
Mucha
Stray from tradition at Mucha with ramen toppings like teriyaki salmon, prawn tempura, and yuzu miso barramundi. Each bowl lands with a traditional red miso broth, though there’s a vegan version if you want to ditch tradition entirely.
Hakata Gensuke
With a pork broth simmered for over 24 hours and layered with more than 20 different flavour notes, this is some of the best ramen in Perth. The Black Fire—with black sesame, roasted garlic, and a spicy pork broth—is one way to escape a winter rut.
Super Souper
Another Perth ramen spot breaking the rules, Super Souper swaps out pork for tori (chicken), wagyu beef and vegan alternatives. Add a serve of truffle-infused edamame while you’re at it.
Ramen Samurai
With eight broths to choose from, Ramen Samurai covers all bases—from the classics to black garlic, curry, and a fiery Devil’s ramen. Noodles are made in-house and customisable, from soft to extra firm, for those who prefer full control of their ramen.
Shou
A quiet achiever, Shou is a neighbourhood gem with plenty of heart. The ramen is rich, balanced, and generously topped, with jammy eggs and flavourful chashu to seal the deal.
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