Overland Park, Kansas
The Shishimaru Shrimp
The Shishimaru Shrimp at KC Craft Ramen pairs a frothy, shrimp-forward paitan broth with tender wagyu, making it a standout despite slightly soft noodles.
Overall: 5/5
Chicken ramen
Chicken bones or whole chickens give this broth its savory flavor. Clear versions can be delicate and comforting, while chicken paitan is cooked to become cloudy, smooth, and creamy. If you enjoy chicken soup, this is a familiar starting point with plenty to explore. Look for the broth's texture in each review: two chicken ramen bowls can feel very different.
6 reviews
Cincinnati, Ohio
Shio Ramen
Shio Ramen at Kiki on Ludlow has a light chicken-based broth, tender chashu, and especially satisfying wavy Sun Noodles.
Overall: 4.5/5
Cincinnati, Ohio
Turkey Shio
Turkey Shio at Cafe Mochiko in Cincinnati combines aromatic turkey and chicken paitan broth, flat noodles, tender turkey chashu, daikon, and komatsuna.
Overall: 5/5
Kettering, Ohio
Creamy Chicken
Creamy Chicken at Bushido Ramen in Dayton has tender grilled chicken and a flavorful egg, but its weak broth and gummy noodles leave the bowl unbalanced.
Overall: 2/5
Bellbrook, Ohio
Butter Shoyu Ramen
Butter Shoyu Ramen at MI Ramen in Bellbrook has a mild chicken-soy broth, savory chashu, and a memorable block of butter on top.
Overall: 4/5
Columbus, Ohio
Spicy Pork Kimchi Miso Ramen
Spicy Pork Kimchi Miso Ramen at Tensuke Ramen in Columbus combines pork-chicken broth, aged soy sauce, kimchi heat, and customizable toppings.
Overall: 4/5