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To sip or to to slurp? 10 best ramen spots in Mumbai you must visit
SEP 27, 2024 | By Chiransha Prasad
In the world of comfort food, rarely is there a contender as worthy as the ramen bowl — a fact well proven by these 10 best ramen spots in Mumbai.
Warm broth brimming with flavour? Check.
An array of toppings for texture? Check.
Soft, chewy noodles to bring it all together? Check, check, check!
Let ELLE DECOR India aid you in your quest for noodle nirvana. Slurp and chew your way through these 10 best ramen bowls in Mumbai, perfect to battle the rain-spurred chill in the city. Order a hearty bowl as takeaway or venture outside for some well-deserved culinary indulgence.
Arguably the most delicious way to match your daily quota of greens, the Miso Ramen bowl is packed with flavour and plenty of protein. Wheat noodles, some corn and crisp vegetables drown in a flavourful broth. A fiery seasoning dubbed Togarashi is the ‘chilli’ on top, layered in flavour and ingredients.
Opt for the vegetarian option if you wish to skip the meat. Meticulously packed with all components in separate packages, the bowls are takeaway-friendly and can be easily assembled at home.
Lovers of seafood, the Seafood Ramen by Izumi may just be your Achilles heel. Topped off with prawns, squid and anchored by slow-cooked fish bone, Izumi serves an assortment of popular seafood delicacies upon this plate — err, bowl. An array of toppings crown the slurp-worthy ramen noodles, with a quintessential umami broth flavoured with kelp and bonito flakes.
Ramen is a staple signature dish at Izumi. Craving a quick slurp? Enjoy this delicacy at home, packaged with care to avoid any spills.
The savoury gods have answered. Behold the Ramen Sapporo by Mizu Izakaya, featuring hand-pulled ramen swirling in bone broth. Tender slices of braised pork belly — dubbed Chasu by the Japanese — and soft-boiled eggs marinated in soy top off this delicious concoction. But that’s not all. Flavoured with fermented garlic oil, wood ear mushrooms… we could go on and on, but the more we delve into this beauty, the more famished we feel.
The tanginess of the clear soya broth, melt-in-your-mouth tenderloin and Shiitake mushrooms embody that true umami essence that ramen is so loved for. A savoury delight, the Roasted Tenderloin Shoyu Ramen by Seefah is topped off with a Shoyu egg and crisp leeks to deliver a truly filling meal. Good news for couch potatoes — this delicious creation is available for takeaway, too! No need to fear soggy noodles, as the delectable broth is packed separately to ensure no distance can keep you apart.
Craving a fiery bowl of ramen as fire as J-Hope’s rap verses? Milliways’ Kimchi Ramen with Chashu Belgian pork belly and bacon may just become your newest obsession. Be warned, though — the bowl does not go easy on the flavour or the spice! Peppered with Gochujang and kimchi fermented in-house, it contains dollops of umami and hearty ingredients in equal measure. Have your fill of it from the comfort of your room, as their ramen bowls can be ordered hot and fresh at your doorstep!
An exciting culinary fusion in a bowl, anyone? Ragi noodles made in-house in traditional Japanese fashion meet a Thai-inspired coconut curry broth. Topped off with prawns marinated in Gochujang, this Spicy Coconut Ramen bowl is both deliciously sweet and spicy. Indulge in this hearty concoction sprinkled with mushroom, baby corn and leafy pak choi. Bring it home for a quick binge-watch session or have it piping hot at Seesaw. Carry a few head scratches and pats for its furry patrons, as this restaurant is pet-friendly, too!
Want to hit skip on the broth and dive straight into the noodles? The stir-fry ramen noodles by Yauatcha may be straight up your alley! Crisp wok-tossed vegetables peek out of the golden noodles, serving a classic you simply cannot go wrong with. Takeaway-friendly and spill-proof, it’s perfect for those who wish to minimise the slurp but maximise the chew!
It’s raining ramen at Kyma! What better companion for pausing and slowing down than a warm, hearty bowl to slurp at peace? Rich protein, fresh ingredients and a diverse array of toppings lay at one’s disposal, culminating to create the perfect bowl! Pick and choose from fresh seafood, juicy chicken or even vegetarian alternatives soaked in piping-warm broth. Break out the chopsticks, for this limited edition menu is one for the books!
The Korean fanfare at Sun & Moon is pure indulgence. Their ramen bowls pool with warmth and flavour, paired with a generous array of side dishes completing the meal. K-drama and K-pop enthusiasts will be able to identify their trademark Korean dishes with ease. From chewy Tteokbokki to fresh Gimbap, wash down their delectable ramen with a hearty dose of Vietnamese boba.
Classic ramen bowls with a culinary twist are par for the course at Sesame by Hyatt Centric. Drizzled with soy sauce, the Shoyu ramen can be paired with a wide variety of toppings like tofu, edamame or meatier additions like chicken for a hearty meal. Adore good ol’ chicken soup? The Shio ramen is a step up (and a lot more filling), with a clear chicken broth — a widely-adored ramen rendition for good reason!
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