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Pittsburgh City Paper and Pittsburgh Magazine document these ramen kitchens in Shadyside, Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, and Downtown.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh Magazine, and NEXTpittsburgh. Updated September 2026.
Umami · Lawrenceville
Umami brings the energy of a Japanese izakaya to an upstairs Lawrenceville space. Ramen shares the menu with yakitori, takoyaki, sushi, and late evening drinks, giving the bowls a broader bar food context. Pittsburgh Magazine's dedicated review examines the restaurant's broths, noodles, and playful approach to Japanese comfort cooking.
Ramen Bar · Squirrel Hill
Ramen Bar offers a broad range of bowls from its Forbes Avenue storefront, including shoyu, miso, tonkotsu, seafood, and vegetarian options. Diners can adjust richness through toppings and pair ramen with dumplings or rice dishes. Pittsburgh City Paper's current food coverage recognizes the restaurant's established role in Squirrel Hill's Japanese dining scene.
Yuzu Kitchen · Downtown
Yuzu Kitchen serves ramen and Asian influenced comfort food in a narrow Downtown dining room. Its bowls combine slow cooked broth, noodles, pork or other proteins, and layered garnishes, while the larger menu extends to bao and rice plates. Pittsburgh City Paper reported on the restaurant's opening and its Japanese foundation on Wood Street.