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A cold night in the valley calls for a bowl of ramen. These are the shops locals send people to, from a Michelin-recognized counter in the Marmalade to a longtime Holladay favorite.
This small Japanese ramen and izakaya counter on 400 North opened in 2024 and was named Michelin Recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest. The American shoyu ramen with house-smoked brisket is the bowl people talk about. Seating is first-come, first-served.
The Tokyo-born ramen brand opened in the Post District in 2025, with a menu that includes bowls made for Utah and a full bar. It drew long lines from the start.
Tosh's has been one of the valley's go-to ramen shops for more than a decade, with several styles of ramen on the menu. The Holladay location on Murray Holladay Road is the one local food writers point to.
A small, focused ramen shop in Central Ninth run by chef Mike Harrison. The shoyu ramen is the signature, and it has vegan and gluten-free options. Seating is limited.
The Sugar House location on 2100 South serves large bowls quickly and has room for groups. It is an easy, reliable pick when you want ramen without a wait.
Samurai Noodle on State Street in Draper makes its noodles in-house, with the noodle machine on display in the dining room. Tonkotsu and spicy miso are the popular bowls.
Ramen shops differ most in the broth. Tonkotsu is a thick, cloudy pork broth. Shoyu is a clearer soy-based broth, and paitan is a creamy chicken broth. If you are new to it, order the shop's signature bowl and see what you like.
The smaller shops on this list, like Koyote and Ramen Ichizu, have limited seats and do not take reservations, so go early or late. Tosh's in Holladay and Jinya in Sugar House have more room for groups. Samurai Noodle in Draper makes its noodles in-house, which is the pick for south valley ramen.
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