Ramen isn’t just a Japanese obsession—it’s a global phenomenon. From Melbourne to Italy, I’ve traveled round the world, slurping up bowls from internationally acclaimed chefs and local ramen masters alike.

This page ranks the best ramen outside Japan and Singapore, covering top ramen destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Whether you’re an expat missing authentic flavors, a foodie exploring global trends, or just curious where to find a good bowl near you, this guide will help you discover the world’s most memorable ramen experiences.

From rich tonkotsu and umami-packed miso to bold innovative fusion styles, every entry is reviewed using my trusted scoring system for noodles, broth, toppings, and overall satisfaction. Get ready to explore ramen beyond borders!

This list is for Rest-of-the-world excluding Singapore and Japan.

• Japan’s ranking here.
• Singapore’s ranking here.

Ramen Scoreboard

Brand	Ramen	Type	Total Score 100%	Noodle 35%	Soup 35%	Meat 20%	Toppings 10%	Salt level	Brix level (soup concentration)
Enishi (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Yuzu Shio Ramen	Shio	100	35	35	20	10	1.49	5.2
Yu An Ting 羽庵亭 (Yuanlin, Changhua, Taiwan)	Classic Shio 經典鹽味	Shio	100	35	35	20	10
Minamo みなも Japanese Ramen Noodles (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Shoyu Ramen	Shoyu	95	35	35	15	10	1.15	9.5
The Ramen Boy 拉麵公子 (Taipei, Taiwan)	Rich Tori Paitan Ramen / 濃厚雞白湯拉麵	Chicken	95	35	30	20	10
Yu An Ting 羽庵亭 (Yuanlin, Changhua, Taiwan)	Limited Ebi Tori Paitan 限定海老雞白湯	Seafood	95	35	30	20	10
Creative Noodle Shop Sake no Oosuke 創作麵坊・鮭の大助 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Rich Salmon Ramen 濃厚鮭白湯	Seafood	95	30	35	20	10
Menya Kaimei 麵屋海鳴 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Original Shrimp Ramen	Seafood	95	30	35	20	10
Yoshi Ramen 有囍拉麵 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Fish Rich Toripaitan Ramen 魚介厚濤雞白湯	Seafood	95	30	35	20	10
Genki Hakata (Melbourne, Australia)	Black Tonkotsu Ramen	Tonkotsu	90	35	30	20	5
Ippudo (Taipei, Taiwan)	IEKEI Ramen	Tonkotsu	90	30	30	20	10
Minamo みなも Japanese Ramen Noodles (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Shiro Ramen	Chicken	90	35	30	15	10	1.16	10.5
Yan Liu 塩琉 (Taipei, Taiwan)	Lobster Chintan Ramen 龍蝦清湯拉麵	Seafood	90	30	30	20	10
Creative Noodle Shop Sake no Oosuke 創作麵坊・鮭の大助 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Salmon Paitan 鮭白湯	Seafood	90	30	30	20	10
柑橘Shinn – 小柑橘 Mikan Ramen (Taipei, Taiwan)	Small Tangerine Lime Soy Milk Spicy Miso Shrimp Ramen 小柑橘青檸豆乳辛味噌蝦旦麵	Miso	90	35	30	15	10
Ippudo (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Kura Ramen	Tonkotsu	85	30	30	15	10
Ippudo QV (Melbourne, Australia)	Shiromaru Ramen	Tonkotsu	85	30	30	20	5
Kanbe Ramen (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Shiro Tsukemen	Tsukemen	85	30	30	15	10
Menya Shishido Ramen (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Shishi Ramen	Tonkotsu	85	35	35	10	5
Yan Liu 塩琉 (Taipei, Taiwan)	Scallop Chintan Ramen 干貝清湯拉麵	Seafood	85	30	25	20	10
Menya Kaimei 麵屋海鳴 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Pepper Shrimp Ramen	Seafood	85	30	25	20	10
The Ramen Boy 拉麵公子 (Taipei, Taiwan)	Niboshi Chintan Ramen (Shio) / 煮干清湯拉麵(鹽味)	Shio	80	25	25	20	10
Yoshi Ramen 有囍拉麵 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Clear Shio Chicken Chintan Ramen 澄玉鹽味雞清湯	Shio	80	30	25	20	5
柑橘Shinn – 小柑橘 Mikan Ramen (Taipei, Taiwan)	Small Tangerine Light Crab Broth Ramen 小柑橘柑橘淡麗蟹出汁清湯	Seafood	80	35	25	15	5
Hi Tea Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Truffle Ramen	Vegetarian	70	25	25	10	10
Zuo Yuan La Mian 佐原拉麵 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Fish Tonkotsu 魚介豚骨	Tonkotsu	70	35	20	10	5
Zuo Yuan La Mian 佐原拉麵 (Taichung, Taiwan)	Shrimp Tonkotsu 蝦濃湯豚骨	Tonkotsu	70	30	25	10	5
Ippudo (HCMC, Vietnam)	Tori King Ramen	Tonkotsu	65	30	10	20	5
Ippudo (Taipei, Taiwan)	Shiromaru Ramen	Tonkotsu	65	25	15	20	5
Ippudo QV (Melbourne, Australia)	Karaka-Men	Tonkotsu	65	30	10	20	5
Ramen Killer (Penang, Malaysia)	Original Ramen	Tonkotsu	60	30	20	5	5	0.68	10.7
Ramen Killer (Penang, Malaysia)	Black Garlic Ramen	Tonkotsu	60	30	20	5	5	0.58	12
Machida Shoten (HCMC, Vietnam)	Yokohama Style Ramen	Tonkotsu	60	20	25	10	5
Two Old Man Ramen (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Shoyu Ramen	Shoyu	60	25	20	15	5
Ippudo (HCMC, Vietnam)	Gyokai Tonkotsu Ramen	Tonkotsu	55	20	25	5	5
ShimaMenya Ramen 島唄麺屋 (Ipoh, Malaysia)	Kyushu Ramen	Tonkotsu	55	10	20	20	5	1.11	9.6
Casa Ramen (Milan, Italy)	Veggy Local Ramen	Others	45	5	25	10	5
Casa Ramen (Milan, Italy)	King Tonkotsu	Tonkotsu	30	10	0	15	5
Gatsu Gatsu (Launceston, Tasmania, Australia)	Kuroi Ramen	Tonkotsu	30	15	10	0	5
ShimaMenya Ramen 島唄麺屋 (Ipoh, Malaysia)	Orange Shio Ramen	Shio	30	5	0	20	5	1.74	7.4

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