Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
For Ramen in Minneapolis–St. Paul, the local food press points to Tori Ramen, Ramen Kazama, and moto-i. Picks from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Tori Ramen · West Seventh
Tori Ramen occupies a distinctive former rail car off West Seventh, where the kitchen specializes in pork free broths. Chicken, duck, vegetable stocks, handmade components, and vegan choices give the menu its own lane. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's ramen coverage directly discusses Tori and its approach to the bowl.
Ramen Kazama · Lyndale
Ramen Kazama keeps its Nicollet Avenue focus squarely on noodles and broth. Tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, and vegetarian bowls arrive with measured toppings, while small plates round out a quick meal. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's ramen feature names the restaurant directly and examines the bowl that made it a neighborhood fixture.
moto-i · Lyn-Lake
moto-i combines a working sake brewery with an izakaya menu in Lyn-Lake. Ramen, steamed buns, rice bowls, and shareable plates make the room useful for both a full meal and a slower sake tasting. Local editorial coverage has followed its house brewed sake and Japanese cooking through years of neighborhood service.
Shiki · Excelsior
Shiki is a small Excelsior noodle counter from the local Jester Concepts group. The kitchen concentrates on ramen, dumplings, and a concise collection of Japanese snacks rather than stretching into a broad pan Asian menu. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine named the Water Street restaurant in its 2025 new restaurant feature.
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