The best ramen in Stockholm

Tokyo Ramen, which can be found in two locations in the city center (Hötorgshallen and Kungsbron), is often on top lists of Stockholm’s best ramen. Here, the Japanese favorite dish is made with high ambitions and if you go here to slurp, you won’t be disappointed. The Hötorget place is small but cozy, while the restaurant on Kungsbron is larger and inspired by the urban nightlife in Tokyo. Both are usually packed with guests and have friendly staff and great service.

At Tokyo Ramen, you can have both lunch and dinner (or why not an after-work hangout?). There are several delicious ramen options on the menu, including pork, entrecote, and chicken – plus a vegetarian version with tofu. Super tasty, hot, and warming. Customers adore the whole range, but the Tonkotsu ramen and Spicy miso ramen have emerged as particular favorites. Try it and you’ll see why.

Are you in Vasastan and craving a steaming bowl of ramen for lunch? Then Totemo Ramen is a safe bet. This little hole in the wall – a stripped-down venue with a Japanese vibe – located by Sankt Eriksbron may seem modest at first glance. But once you try the food, you’ll understand the greatness of their delicious and filling noodle soup, made from organic ingredients and handmade noodles. It’s obvious that the owners have a great passion for the Japanese dish.

Totemo Ramen only serves lunch, and since the place only has a few seats, it’s wise to arrive early or late to avoid the rush hour. The small noodle bar’s menu features four varieties, each with different bases and combinations – Tokyo Ramen, Niboshi Ramen, Spicy Ramen, and Vegan Spicy Ramen. In other words, they offer options for both meat eaters and vegetarians who want to have ramen in Stockholm.

Take Ramen is a popular ramen restaurant in Vasastan, founded after the owners’ many trips to Asia. There, on the streets of Kyoto and Hong Kong, they conducted an intense search for the perfect broth. Eventually, they found what they were looking for and brought it home to Stockholm. And the result is an authentic restaurant clearly inspired by the Asian food culture in everything from food to interior design. So if you want to take a trip to Japan without having to leave Stockholm, this is the place to go.

The menu (both lunch and dinner are served) offers many types of ramen, from pork and chicken to vegetarian options. In addition to the broth bowls, there are also several small Asian dishes such as kimchi, edamame, bao, and the Japanese street food favorite Takoyaki (octopus balls). The drinks menu is also extensive, with wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and obviously sake. Sit down in the lovely room and enjoy the food. The best seats are in the welcoming bar, where you can also watch the chefs at work in the kitchen.

Blue Light Yokohama is an authentic Japanese restaurant that serves flavorful Japanese small and medium plates in traditional Izakaya style from Monday to Saturday. But on Sundays, the menu changes to focus solely on ramen (which is not served on other days). These ramen-themed Sundays have become a culinary treat for noodle-hungry Stockholmers who like to head to Åsögatan to enjoy delicious broth and a cold Japanese beer.

You reserve your choice of broth (pork-based or vegetarian) when you book. Then you choose which toppings you want to add to the soup when you arrive. Blue Light Yokohama is one of the few places in Stockholm that serves a traditional tonkotsu ramen (pork), a popular choice for many.

Irrelevant fun fact: The city of Yokohama, Japan, that’s a part of this restaurant gem’s name, has created an entire museum and amusement park around the theme of ramen. Not bad – and a hot travel tip if you want to totally geek out on all things noodle soup.

You’re walking the cozy cobblestone streets of Old Town, looking at all the beautiful buildings and enjoying the atmosphere. Suddenly, you get an urgent craving for ramen. What do you do? Of course, you go to Stiernan Ramen. This cozy little hole-in-the-wall is located in a 17th-century house, a stone’s throw from the liveliest parts of Stockholm’s historic district, and in the minimalist room with architect-designed interior, you can sit down either at the bar or by the windows. The fact that classic Swedish liquor label Grönstedts distilled their first punch in the building and that Bellman hung out in the house in his time makes the place even more exciting.

Stiernan Ramen’s ambition is to offer steaming hot bowls of broth, flavored with carefully composed tare, perfectly cooked noodles, and toppings chosen with great care. They’ve done a good job. The portions are generous, so you’re guaranteed to be full when you leave. In other words, it’s no wonder that this place is a favorite among those who want to eat ramen in Stockholm. And if the restaurant is full, you can also choose takeaway. In summer, there’s a small outdoor terrace where you can combine your meal with people-watching.

Kapibara serves delicious ramen at two locations in the city – Östermalm and Södermalm. They use organic broths and handmade noodles and have a wide range of tasty options to choose from. Among other things, a miso chili that’s not to be missed and makes ramen lovers from near and far flock to the restaurants.

Kapibara serves both lunch and dinner, and in addition to noodle soups, the menu also includes a few main courses and a bunch of small dishes like fried chicken, gyoza, edamame, and beef sashimi. The food can be accompanied by wine, beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages. The restaurants are small and cozy and combined with friendly staff and the good food, it can’t be anything but a hit.

Ai Ramen was among the first to start serving ramen in Stockholm in 2015 (according to themselves, they were the very first) and it was an instant success. The very next year they won the award Gulddraken for best budget restaurant. Today, this popular ramen bar has two locations in the city and serves noodle soup for both lunch and dinner.

All varieties are served with Ai Ramen’s homemade wheat noodles, made in an authentic noodle machine imported from Japan, and umami-packed broth. In addition to noodles, you can order a variety of Asian appetizers, and the friendly bar offers everything from cocktails to sake – perfect for a Japanese-style after-work hangout.