18 Must-Try Ramen Shops in Kochi – From Local Favorites to Bold Regional Bowls

Local Ramen Delights: Must-Try Ramen Born in Kochi

Miso Katsu Ramen – A Local Power Bowl from Kochi

Ramen no Tontaro (Kera Branch)

Crispy pork cutlets sit atop rich miso ramen in this hearty local favorite known as Miso Katsu Ramen.
Originating from the beloved Kochi-based ramen chain “Tontaro,” this dish offers a satisfying mix of savory broth and crunchy tonkatsu.

Address: 1060-6 Kera Otsu, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Thursdays, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Parking available

Nabe-Yaki Ramen – Steaming Hot to the Last Bite

Mayumi no Mise (Susaki City)
Craving something truly local and soul-warming? Head to Mayumi no Mise, a beloved ramen spot in Susaki City, Kochi. Their signature Nabeyaki Ramen is served bubbling hot in a clay pot — filled with a rich soy sauce broth, tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a fresh egg on top. It’s a comfort dish that stays hot until the last slurp!

Address: 10-14 Sakae-machi, Susaki City
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (OS 4:00 PM), Weekends & Holidays 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (OS 8:00 PM)
Closed: Wednesdays & 1st Sundays (open if it’s a holiday)
Parking available

Janmen – Kochi’s Bold & Addictive Spicy Noodle Dish

Manshuuken (Shimanto Town)
Don’t be fooled — this isn’t your average ramen. Manshu Janmen is a spicy, thick noodle dish with a rich miso-based sauce, offal, egg, and garlic chives, originally created as a hearty staff meal at this local yakiniku shop. It’s bold, addictive, and best finished by mixing in rice once the noodles are gone — a true local secret.

Address: 1-19 Furuichimachi, Shimanto Town
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Sundays & 3rd Mondays
Parking available

Flavor-Packed Ramen Spots in Kochi City

Torito Sakana

Located near Obiyamachi Arcade and Hirome Market, this popular ramen shop serves rich yet delicate chicken-based broth made from local breeds like Tosa Jiro. Noodles are handmade daily, and seasonal specials like miso ramen with dried tomato offer a unique twist. Note: On Saturdays, it becomes a duck ramen shop — watch for the sign change!

Address: 1F, Nabeshima Bldg, 3-2-48 Honmachi, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM (until sold out)
Closed: Mondays (check X @toritosakana202 for updates)
No parking

Umi Sachi – Rich Shellfish Broth

Located in scenic Katsurahama Park, Umisachi specializes in ramen made with fresh live shellfish selected straight from in-store tanks. The signature Umisachi Ramen is loaded with clams like asari and local “Nagataro” scallops, offering a clean yet deeply flavorful broth. Another highlight is the creamy Clam Chowder Ramen, made with locally produced milk. Don’t miss the unique Clam Croquette Sandwich — a local favorite. With no additives or animal fats, every bowl is packed with the pure taste of the sea.

Address: 6 Urado, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (OS 4:40 PM)
Open daily
Parking available (Katsurahama Park)

Ramen Chonmage

At this nostalgic ramen shop in central Kochi, the spotlight shines on their iconic Tamagoyaki Meshi — a perfectly round, golden egg fried rice with no extra toppings, just rice and egg in harmony. Simple, yet deeply satisfying. Their menu also features flavorful ramen options like Shio Ramen (Zero: 0) and Miso Ramen (Ni: 2), along with crispy karaage add-ons. It’s a soul-warming lunch spot rooted in local memory and culinary minimalism.

Address: Ohara Building, 1-8-15 Otesuji, Kochi City
Service Options: Reservations not accepted
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Open daily

Kuraki – Famous Tsukemen

Located in Kochi’s central Obiyamachi shopping street, Kuraki is a local favorite known for its rich and flavorful Gyumotsu Tsukemen — chewy house-made whole wheat noodles dipped in a thick, savory broth with tender beef offal. Other highlights include the classic Shoyu Chuka Soba and side dishes like fried rice and gyoza. Popular with students, locals, and late-night diners, the shop keeps crowds coming with hearty portions and regional love. True to their motto, “No Tsukemen, No Life,” this ramen spot captures the soul of Kochi.

Address: 1F, Takeya Bldg, 1-10-12 Obiyamachi, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – Midnight
Closed: Dec 31 & Jan 1
No parking

Maruya – Featuring Tosa Jiro Chicken Broth

Just a 15-minute drive from central Kochi, Maruya serves ramen packed with love for local ingredients — especially Kochi’s prized Tosa Jiro chicken. Their signature Jiro Soba features a clear yet rich broth made from slow-simmered local chicken, paired with smooth, springy noodles. Seasonal dishes like Chilled Tantanmen with tomato and lemon toppings offer refreshing flavor twists. Side dishes like thick-cut Chicken Nanban with Kochi-style sauce round out the meal. A longtime local favorite, Maruya has been perfecting its chicken ramen for over 20 years.

Address: 1178 Uchino-tani, Haruno-cho, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Wednesday evenings
Parking available

Nayuta – Tai Fish Broth Ramen

Located in the heart of Obiyamachi Arcade, this stylish ramen shop is famous for its Tai(Sea bream) Shio Ramen, made with a clear sea bream broth and fragrant fish oil. Light yet full of umami, it pairs perfectly with thin noodles and house-made toppings. Add a bowl of Tai-meshi on the side and pour the leftover soup over rice for a delicious ochazuke-style finish.

Address: 1-13-24 Obiyamachi, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (OS 9:30 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays (next day if holiday)
No parking

Jin – Katsuo Bonito Ramen (8 Years of Development!)

Located inside the seaside “Umi no Terrace” complex, this spacious restaurant offers over 20 dishes showcasing the best of Kochi — from katsuo tataki and Tosa Akaushi steak to local chicken ramen. Their signature Katsuo Ramen, developed over 8 years, features a light bonito-based broth and tender katsuo chashu, with a twist of seaweed for added depth. With both local flavor and variety, it’s a perfect stop for visitors exploring scenic Katsurahama.

Address: 6 Urado, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open daily
Large parking lot available

Nakanaka – Tosa Jiro Chicken Ramen

Just 10 minutes from downtown Kochi, Nakanaka is a warm, welcoming ramen shop in the Mamma Shopping Street. Their signature Tosa Jiro Chuka Soba offers a delicate, soy-based broth made with local chicken, while the Chicken Paitan Ramen features a creamy, rich soup finished with fragrant black garlic oil. With a name that means “surprisingly good,” this cozy spot lives up to it — especially with its seasonal specials and crispy shiso gyoza.

Address: 24-16 Minamimama, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (OS 2:15 PM), 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (OS 9:00 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays (next day if holiday)
4 parking spaces

Ramen in Western Kochi

Ninomiya Kinjiro (Sukumo City) – Creamy Potage-style Ramen

Tucked away in the quiet countryside of Sukumo, this stylish ramen spot was once a family barn, now transformed into a cozy café-like space. Known for its creative, handmade ramen, Ninomiya Kinjiro serves unique dishes like Tomato & Cheese Miso Ramen with a clear fish-based broth and fresh house-made noodles. With a focus on natural ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a hidden gem worth the trip — especially popular among women and families.

Address: 621 Ninomiya, Sukumo City
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10 parking spaces

Sakuragi Seimen (Sukumo City) – Handmade from Scratch

Opened in 2023, this small ramen shop in Sukumo handcrafts everything from noodles to broth with care and precision. Their rich signature ramen features thick, chewy house-made noodles and a savory soup made from chicken, pork backfat, and four types of fish powder — a deep, comforting blend. Popular options include classic ramen, veggie-loaded bowls, and dipping noodles served with yuzu pepper for a citrusy twist.

Address: 3239-4 Saiwaicho, Sukumo City
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Closed: Sundays
Parking available

Yanagiha (Shimanto Town) – Rich Chicken Paitan

Located about an hour west of Kochi City, Ramen Yanagiha specializes in rich yet clean chicken paitan broth made with premium Nagoya Cochin and Kuro Satsuma chicken. Signature dishes include the Yanagiha-style Chashu Ramen topped with melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked pork, the bold Miso Katsudon Ramen with Shrimp Essence, and a silky Soy-based Tsukemen featuring kelp-thickened dipping broth. With custom noodles and uncompromising ingredient quality, every bowl reflects the owner’s passion for the perfect bite.

Address: 3-13 Kitakotohira, Shimanto Town
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Fri–Sun only)
Closed: Thursdays
Parking available

Ramen in Central Kochi

Fusagasaka Roadside Station (Tsuno Town)

Located about an hour from Kochi City, this scenic roadside station in Tsuno Town offers local teas, produce, and crafts — plus a cozy diner serving unique regional ramen. Highlights include the Lemongrass Shio Ramen, with a citrusy, refreshing broth, and the creamy Satoimo Tantanmen, made with local taro and mild spicy miso. Don’t miss the roasted green tea soft serve and seasonal ice creams made with local ingredients.

Address: 654-1 Funato, Tsuno Town
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (dining: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Closed: Jan 1st
Large parking lot

Tosa Town 439 Ramen

Tucked away in the mountains of northern Kochi, this new ramen shop serves clean, deeply flavorful shio ramen made with local “Hachikin” chicken and finished with a generous touch of fragrant yuzu. Richer options like the Chicken Paitan Ramen and the umami-packed AGO rice (a flying fish–based TKG) round out the menu. Opened by a former Osaka chef seeking a rural life, the shop has quickly earned a loyal following — even with the nearest ramen competitor 20 km away.

Address: 1208-11 Taira, Tosa Town
Opening Hours: Mon, Thu–Sun: 10:39 AM – 6:39 PM / Tue: 10:39 AM – 2:39 PM
Closed: Wednesdays
40 parking spaces

Bonus – National Flavors in Kochi

Sapporo Ichibankan – 50+ Years of Sapporo Ramen

Serving locals for over 50 years, this retro ramen shop near Katsurahama specializes in classic Sapporo-style miso ramen with rich, piping-hot broth and fragrant lard. Favorites include their Miso Ramen topped with corn and butter, spicy Garlic Inferno Ramen, and the refreshing Yuzu Shio Ramen made with local citrus. From traditional flavors to bold twists, there’s a bowl here for every ramen lover.

Address: 2-3-29 Seto Minami-cho, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Mondays
Parking available

Goemon Ramen – Hokkaido Taste for Breakfast

Located near Kochi Castle and Hirome Market, this shop brings the legacy of the beloved Sapporo ramen spot Goemon to southern Japan. Enjoy classics like the rich yet clean Tori Shio Ramen or the flavorful Miso Ramen made with springy noodles from Hokkaido’s Nishiyama Seimen. Open from 7:00 AM, it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night bowl — with local favorites like Jingisukan and Muroran-style Yakitori on the side.

Address: 2-4-1-2 Obiyamachi, Kochi City
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (OS 9:30 PM)
Irregular holidays
No parking

Which one will be your favorite?

We’ve just explored 18 unique ramen shops across Kochi. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there’s a perfect bowl waiting for you!