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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Philadelphia Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Terakawa Ramen · Chinatown
Terakawa's compact Chinatown room specializes in deeply simmered broths, springy noodles, and careful toppings. The signature pork broth carries notable body without obscuring the chashu, egg, and vegetables, while several regional styles give regulars reasons to explore beyond one familiar bowl.
Nom Nom Ramen · Rittenhouse
Nom Nom brings a focused ramen menu to a narrow Rittenhouse storefront. Diners choose among rich pork, miso, and lighter broths, then add toppings to suit the meal. Quick service and a central location make it practical for lunch without reducing the bowls to fast food.
Tomo Sushi & Ramen · Old City
Tomo gives equal attention to ramen and sushi, a useful combination for groups with different cravings. Its broths arrive layered with pork, egg, and vegetables, while the Old City room stays relaxed enough for an everyday dinner or a spontaneous bowl after work.
Aki Nom Nom Sushi and Ramen · Washington Square West
Aki Nom Nom pairs Hakata style ramen with a large sushi menu in a lively Walnut Street dining room. Thin noodles and creamy pork broth form the ramen foundation, while rolls and small plates let a table turn a quick bowl into a broader Japanese meal.
Dawa Sushi and Ramen · Fishtown
Dawa's current Girard Avenue home continues its combination of carefully prepared sushi and warming ramen. The menu moves from straightforward nigiri to creative rolls and savory noodle bowls, giving Fishtown diners a flexible neighborhood option that works for solo meals and shared dinners.