In the blink of an eye, the city fell in love with this flavorful, steaming broth that the Chinese brought to Japan in the 19th century: these are the best ramen restaurants in Lisbon.
There are more and more of these spots in the city, serving so many options that the hardest part is deciding where to go.
We’ve selected a number of ramen restaurants that we’ve tried and… approved. Enjoy!
Koppu Ramen Izakaya
If you’re a fan of Asian comfort food, KOPPU Ramen Izakaya is the place to go—it’s already celebrated a decade in business in Lisbon.
With a highly unique approach, KOPPU’s kitchen prepares various types of ramen that will make anyone’s mouth water, featuring rich, creamy broths made with various types of meat, especially pork. The dishes served here, bursting with umami, beg for loud slurps and leave anyone impressed from the very first spoonful.
The locations, on Avenida and in Chiado, invite you to linger and experience a modern take on the traditional Japanese tavern. It features individual seats at the counter and small booths with decorative wood accents—perfect nooks for a bit of privacy during a dinner for two or a quick lunch.
Ajitama
It’s one of the most highly regarded ramen spots in the city and has earned its place on the list of Lisbon’s best ramen restaurants, with every bit of merit.
After all, we’re talking about the successor to the Ajitama Supper Club, which delighted many fans of this Asian specialty.
At their location on Avenida Duque de Loulé, you can try the famous Shio and Hakata Tonkotsu, as well as other delicious options, such as Miso or Veggie.
Panda Cantina is a Cantonese restaurant that serves spectacular ramen, rich in flavor and prepared with the freshest ingredients, especially the cilantro—which is always picked fresh that day—and the meats (pork or beef) used to create this wonderful meal.
Located right on Rua da Prata 252 (very close to Praça da Figueira) in Lisbon, Panda Cantina stands out as a rather unassuming spot where you’ll find a communal table stretching from one end of the restaurant to the other.
Next to this is the counter, with seats facing the area where all the dishes and set menus are prepared in this charming restaurant.
Magokoro Ramen
Right next to the Santa Apolónia station is one of the newest spots to try delicious ramen: Magokoro Ramen.
As soon as you walk in, you realize you’ve stepped through a portal that automatically transports you to a typical Japanese tavern, with decor that left us speechless.
As for the house specialty, ramen, the broth is the real highlight. It’s prepared with pork or chicken bones and simmered for several hours to achieve that rich, intense flavor, taking you on a unique and immersive culinary journey.
Nood
We may be biased because we love this restaurant in Chiado, but the truth is that the ramen specialties served here are so good you’ll be begging for more.
And the venue itself is a big plus! It looks great, is beautifully decorated, and is very cozy—perfect for lunch or dinner with friends… with ramen to go with it, of course.
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