Kochi Has Plenty of Delicious Ramen Shops!

Kochi is home to a truly impressive number of ramen shops that you'll find yourself wanting to visit again and again. From bustling downtown eateries to small counters in residential neighborhoods, each shop welcomes you with a signature bowl full of personality. With shops serving everything from chicken-based and tonkotsu (pork bone) broths to seafood-infused soups and limited-edition dishes featuring local ingredients, there are so many places you'll want to incorporate into your travel plans. In areas that stay lively late into the night, there are plenty of options for a post-drinking meal, making them perfect when you want a quick bite to end the night. Whether you want to enjoy a food crawl with friends or just drop by alone to find your favorite bowl based on your appetite, there’s plenty to explore. Enjoy the fun of choosing a shop to match your mood as you walk through the streets of Kochi. Noting down the shops that catch your eye will make your next visit even more exciting.

10 Recommended Ramen Shops in Kochi

Nombei Yatai

Located a few minutes' walk from the Hasuikemachi-dori tram stop near the Obiyamachi arcade, "Nombei Yatai" is an essential ramen shop for Kochi's nightlife. It is easily accessible for a quick meal after a night of drinking, drawing in both tourists and locals night after night.

Their signature clam (shijimi) ramen features a generous helping of large clams in a clear, salty broth that is infused with the umami of the shellfish. It is light enough to enjoy even after a night of drinking, making it perfect for those wanting to enjoy ramen in Kochi. The menu also includes a wide variety of Chinese-style dishes, such as meat-bean sprout ramen and spicy scallion ramen, which are great for when you want a light meal while continuing your second round of drinks. With late-night hours, it’s a reliable and satisfying choice for after a party, a long night of bar-hopping, or a business trip.

Tori to Sakana

Located in the heart of Kochi City, just a short walk from the Ohashidori tram stop, "Tori to Sakana" is a popular ramen shop that frequently has a line. Its proximity to the Obiyamachi shopping arcade and Hirome Market makes it a convenient spot to drop by during your Kochi sightseeing.

Their signature dishes are the local chicken soy sauce ramen and local chicken salt ramen, which pair clear broth made from local free-range chicken with homemade noodles. They also offer bowls that showcase the umami of seafood, such as dried sardine soy sauce ramen and a winter-only miso SOBA. Since you can choose between thin noodles and hand-kneaded noodles, it’s perfect for those who want to enjoy Kochi ramen with their preferred texture. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch alone, looking for "that one bowl of Kochi ramen" while sightseeing, or planning a ramen crawl, this shop is a great choice, especially if you visit on a Saturday for their duck broth special.

Taniguchi Shokudo

Located on Otesuji in central Kochi, "Taniguchi Shokudo" is a specialized Nabeyaki (pot-baked) ramen shop located just a few minutes' walk from the Hasuikemachi-dori tram stop and easily accessible from Hirome Market and the Obiyamachi arcade. It has an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to drop by after sightseeing or work. The shop is small and counter-focused, making it easy to pop in for a bowl to end a solo night out.

The Nabeyaki ramen, which combines a soup slowly simmered with chicken bones, pig's trotters, kelp, and vegetables with chewy thin noodles, is a popular choice for those wanting to enjoy ramen in Kochi. It comes loaded with ingredients like parent hen chicken, egg, and chikuwa (fish cake), and you can enjoy it to the last bite by adding curry powder on the table to change the flavor. With variations like roasted garlic, extra spicy, and salty yuzu, this shop is one to keep on your radar for post-drinking meals, ramen bar-hopping, or a quiet solo meal during a business trip.

Tosa no Ya

Situated in a corner of the Harimayabashi shopping arcade, "Tosa no Ya" is an Iekei (Yokohama-style) ramen specialty shop located just a short walk from the Dentetsu Terminal Building-mae tram stop. It’s a reliable spot for authentic Yokohama Iekei ramen in central Kochi and is conveniently located for those on sightseeing trips or business.

We recommend their ramen featuring tonkotsu soy sauce soup, thick noodles by Sakai Seimen, fresh spinach, and seaweed. It is rich yet sharp, perfect for those who want a hearty meal with rice or just a single bowl of ramen after a night out. Since you can adjust the flavor and oil content to your liking, it is easy to visit with friends or even alone. With seating primarily at the counter, it’s a convenient spot for a quick dinner after work. It’s a great starting point for those looking to explore Iekei ramen in Kochi and a memorable stop for your travels.

Hashimoto Shokudo

Located in a residential area of Susaki City, "Hashimoto Shokudo" is a popular shop where lines form for Kochi's local gourmet, Nabeyaki ramen. It's just a few minutes' drive from JR Susaki Station, making it an easy detour for sightseeing and a great lunch spot during a drive.
There is a dedicated parking lot in front of the shop and another nearby, with space for over ten vehicles, so visiting by car is worry-free.

The menu is strictly focused on Nabeyaki ramen, with the charm lying in its rustic taste—chicken soy sauce soup paired with chewy thin noodles. Ingredients like parent hen chicken, chikuwa, raw egg, and green onions sizzle in the clay pot, whetting your appetite the moment the lid is opened. With small, large, and extra-large sizes available, it caters to both light eaters and those with a big appetite. You can also enjoy it by adding rice at the end to make a porridge-like dish (zosui), making it perfect for a family lunch.

Shio Densetsu Nayuta

Located in the middle of the Obiyamachi arcade in Kochi City, "Shio Densetsu Nayuta" is a specialty shop for sea bream (tai) salt ramen, just a few minutes' walk from the Horitsume tram stop. It's easily accessible while exploring the shopping district or after a visit to Hirome Market, making it a great spot for lunch or a post-sightseeing meal. Please note there is no parking, so please use a nearby coin-operated parking lot.

Their signature sea bream salt ramen features a clear golden soup made from Sukumo-grown ginger sea bream and dried sea bream, perfect for those wanting to experience ramen unique to Kochi. The set combined with sea bream rice, which you can enjoy like a sea bream chazuke by pouring the soup over it at the end, is also popular. They offer a diverse range of salt-based bowls including salt tonkotsu, yuzu salt, and salt oil-soba, making it a shop worth checking out for a late-night ramen, a lunch out with friends, or a quick solo ramen crawl.

Katsu Ebi Kai Oroshi no Mise Umisachi Katsurahama Honten

Located in the "Umi no Terrace" at Katsurahama Park in Urado, Kochi City, "Umisachi Katsurahama Main Store" is just a few minutes' walk from the Katsurahama bus stop. It's easy to stop by during a visit to Katsurahama, and the location is perfect for combining with a stroll to see the Sakamoto Ryoma statue or the beach. The large shared parking lot for Katsurahama Park can be used, making it convenient for those visiting by car.

Their specialty is shellfish-based broth ramen using live domestic shellfish harvested from their own tanks. The "Umisachi Ramen Tokujo," which is covered in shellfish, is a must-try for any seafood lover. They also offer grilled seafood, grilled shellfish, and seared bonito bowls, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavors of the Kochi sea. It is a highly recommended stop for a lunch during a Katsurahama drive, for trips where you want to enjoy both ramen and seafood, or for when you want to relax and look out at the ocean after sightseeing.

Igosso Ramen Tencho

Tucked away in the mountains of eastern Kochi in Kitagawa Village, "Igosso Ramen Tencho" is a popular shop about an 8-minute drive from Nahari Station where lines are inevitable. Many people visit by combining it with nearby attractions like Monet's Garden, making it an accessible stop for those wanting to enjoy Kochi's local ramen during a drive. There is a dedicated parking lot next to the shop, so it is safe to visit on a road trip.

They offer four types of soup: salt, salt butter, miso, and soy sauce. The salt-based options, in particular, are visually impressive with a mountain of bean sprouts and green onions hiding the chashu underneath. The taste is simple yet sharp; as you dissolve a little homemade yuzu kosho into the broth, the fragrance spreads, allowing you to enjoy the bowl to the very end. It is especially recommended for those looking for a bowl "worth going out of your way for" while enjoying a scenic drive in Kochi.

Mayumi no Mise

Located in Sakae-machi, Susaki City, "Mayumi no Mise" is just a few minutes' drive from the Kochi Expressway Susaki Chuo IC and is a popular shop where fans from across the country gather for Susaki's famous Nabeyaki ramen. It has the atmosphere of a rustic neighborhood cafeteria, making it an easy spot to drop by during a drive in Kochi. Dedicated parking is available around the shop.

Their Nabeyaki ramen, which bubbles in a clay pot, is known for its rich soup made with a sauce aged overnight, parent hen stock from Shimanto, and plenty of onions. They also take pride in using locally sourced green onions and chikuwa from Susaki. In addition to the classic soy sauce flavor, they offer a wide variety of options such as their original salt Nabeyaki and spicy salt kimchi, allowing you to choose based on your mood. It’s a shop you should definitely include in your lunch plans if you want to enjoy local gourmet ramen in Kochi.

Sorairo

Located on Otesuji in Kochi City, "Sorairo" is just a few minutes' walk from the Hasuikemachi-dori tram stop and is a place where you can enjoy late-night ramen in central Kochi. It is close to Central Park and the Harimayabashi area, making it a convenient location for a post-drinking meal or a night stroll during a trip to Kochi. Since coin parking lots are scattered nearby, it is convenient to use the surrounding parking facilities if you are driving.

Their signature clam (asari) ramen features plenty of clams in a transparent soup, offering a light flavor with a long-lasting umami finish. They offer a variety of ramen options including shijimi ramen, rich seafood tonkotsu, spicy tantanmen, and dipping noodles (tsukemen). Their "yatai gyoza" (street-style fried dumplings) and fried rice are also popular, making them the perfect late-night treat when ordered with ramen.

Let's Eat Delicious Ramen in Kochi!

Kochi's ramen scene has a depth that makes it a shame to try just once. Because the bowl you crave changes depending on the season, time of day, and your mood, discovering something new each time you visit is part of the appeal. We have picked up several shops of interest, but I think the fun of Kochi ramen also lies in the time you spend planning which combination of shops to visit next. You could aim to conquer one shop each time you are here for a business trip, or plan a short food-crawling trip during your time off. As a reason to keep coming back to Kochi, continue to visit as many times as you like in search of your favorite bowl. The joy of Kochi's ramen culture is that you can freely enjoy it based on how you feel at the moment—whether that means making a shop your "regular" or challenging yourself to try a new bowl. When you visit next time, make sure to try something different from what you had today.