Best Ramen Restaurants in Williamsburg
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tonchin
Tokyo-rooted ramen with serious broth, small plates, and a real bar.
Notable Picks
#1
Tonchin
8.7
The Brooklyn outpost of Tokyo’s Tonchin focuses on silky tonkotsu, firm wavy noodles, and a stronger drinks program than most ramen shops. It functions as a dimmer, date-leaning ramen bar where people linger over bowls, small plates, and natural-leaning wines.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu ramen, Spicy tan-tan ramen, Fried chicken wings
What Makes it Special: Tokyo-rooted ramen with serious broth, small plates, and a real bar.
8.3
Tokyo-rooted Afuri brings its yuzu-forward ramen and a full cocktail bar to a bright, warehouse-like space by the North Williamsburg waterfront. Locals use it for casual nights when they want lighter, citrusy broths, plenty of dumplings, and an easy table near the waterfront hotels and venues.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yuzu shio ramen, Tonkotsu shio ramen, Buta gyoza
What Makes it Special: Yuzu-accented ramen and dumplings in a roomy, cocktail-driven setting.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Setagaya is a straightforward Bedford Avenue ramen shop known for reliable bowls and value-focused lunch sets. It’s where nearby residents duck in for a quick, filling tonkotsu or spicy bowl before heading back out onto Bedford.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch ramen set with gyoza, Spicy ramen, Shio tonkotsu ramen
What Makes it Special: Classic, no-frills ramen with popular lunch combos on Bedford Avenue.