Where’s the best ramen in SLO? Yelp ranks the top 10 spots for ‘yummy’ food
San Luis Obispo has several great spots to grab a steaming bowl of Japanese noodle soup, according to Yelp.
The popular review website released its latest list of the Top 10 Best Ramen spots near San Luis Obispo on Monday, Oct. 21.
Yelp scores are created by aggregating data from hundreds of reviewers on a five-star system.
Here’s where to find the best ramen in the San Luis Obispo area, according to Yelp.
Raku Ramen
Location: 799 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-439-3088 or rakuramen.menu11.com
Average Yelp rating: 3.7 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “The ramen is one of the best in SLO,” Yelp user Gary K. of San Luis Obispo wrote, praising the “great broth and many side dishes.” “Whenever I have a craving for ramen, this is the spot.”
Goshi Japanese Restaurant
Location: 570 Higuera St., No. 155, San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-543-8942 or goshislo.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Jessica O. of Oceano said she went to Goshi Japanese Restaurant “for the ramen and it was delicious!”
“I asked for mine to be spicy and it did not disappoint!” the Yelp reviewer wrote. “The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and polite. I will definitely be going back.”
Kumi Ko
Location: 3830 Broad St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-439-2332 or kumikosushi.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.0 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “The veggie ramen has great flavor and is pretty spicy!” Yelp user Rebecca W. of San Francisco wrote, describing the vegetables as “seasonal and delicious.” “My boyfriend’s udon was also great (with) noodles cooked perfectly, a great variety of veggies and nice clean broth.”
“We will definitely be ordering here again!” she added. Rebecca W. of San Francisco said.
201 Kitchen SLO
Location: 857 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-788-0889 or 201kitchenslo.com
Average Yelp rating: 3.7 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Till W. of San Luis Obispo ordered the spicy ramen soup and a spicy tuna roll, and said both were “delicious.”
“This is probably gonna shock you but I think their ramen ... was even better than Raku Ramen!” the Yelp reviewer wrote. “The pork belly was tender and the spicy broth was so comforting.”
HaHa Sushi and Ramen
Location: 1065 Olive St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-546-8857 or hahasushiandramen.com
Average Yelp rating: 2.9 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “This is my boyfriend and I’s ABSOLUTE favorite ramen place in SLO,” Bri H. of San Francisco wrote in their Yelp review. “The food? Dang, it is what I imagine a mom’s ramen would taste like. ...This place needs more publicity. Its worth it.”
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 726 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-543-3986 or novorestaurant.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.2 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “If you’re looking for an outdoor spot on the creek, this place is hard to beat!” Kyle L. of Portland, Oregon, wrote. “Definitely wait for a table on the water as that’s what makes it!
Shin’s Sushi
Location: 1023 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-543-2348 or shins-sushi.square.site
Average Yelp rating: 3.8 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: If you’re “looking for somewhere yummy to eat” in downtown San Luis Obispo, Yelp reviewer Tami B. of Fresno recommends Shin’s Sushi. She said the restaurant serves up “delicious and innovative sushi and savory ramen,” describing it as “a must try.”
Yanagi Sushi & Grill
Location: 1203 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-541-5282 or yanagisushislo.com
Average Yelp rating: 3.9 stars
What Yelp reviewers are saying: Yanagi Sushi & Grill offers an “overall good experience,” Yelp reviewer Michelle G. of Stockton wrote, with great service and tasty food.
“The salmon skin cut roll was delish,” she wrote. “The tonkotsu ramen hit the spot since it was nice and cool outside.”
Mee Heng Low Noodle House
Location: 815 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-594-1500
Average Yelp rating: 3.6 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Mee Heng Low Noodle House doesn’t technically have ramen on its menu but it offers an array of “yummy” soup bowls, Yelp reviewer Adam M. of San Luis Obispo said.
“The to-go noodle bowl at Mee Heng is brilliant,” he wrote, calling it a “simple, straightforward” dish with chicken, broth, noodles and fresh julienned veggies.
SLO Asian Market
Location: 1255 Monterey St., Suite C, San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-544-8599
Average Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “I love this store so much,” Yelp reviewer Sage T. of Arroyo Grande wrote. “I love seeing all of the ramen and snack options. They really have everything I could ever want.”
