Look for ramen in both standard and spicy tonkotsu options, focused on a tasty pork broth, at this Japanese-Korean restaurant in Smyrna. Yakitori Jinbei also serves sushi, a variety of udon, Korean fried chicken, and truffled edamame on its menu.

This is the first location of the Japanese restaurant to open in Georgia, and to open in the South. Located at Star Metals complex, Wagamama is known for its ramen, including grilled duck and shirodashi pork. Expect other dishes like donburi rice bowls, curries, and teppanyaki paired with wine, sake, and a selection of Asian beers.

The menu for this west side “Asian fusion” spot includes hae mul, tonkotsu, and shio ramen, as well as a Korean ramyun bowl full of noodles, meat, and vegetables.

Chef Jason Liang and John Chen (Cuddlefish, Brush Sushi) opened Momonoki on the corner of 8th and Williams in Midtown in 2018. Traditional tonkotsu ramen, along with tsukemen, or “dipping ramen”, with noodles served in a separate bowl, are among the slurping soup options here.

The owners behind Eight Sushi Lounge in Westside opened a restaurant dedicated to ramen in Midtown. E Ramen serves a variety of different ramens on its menu, including Eight Sushi’s popular lobster ramen, vegetarian and vegan options, and dry ramen.

The LA import opened in 2019 at the Modera complex on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Okiboru specializes in tsukemen or “dipping ramen,” where noodles are served in a separate bowl and then dunked into a bowl of hot broth before eating. The restaurant makes its own noodles and also offers a small selection of other ramen beyond tsukemen and snacks like ebi karage (crispy fried shrimp.) There’s also a location in Buckhead now.

Located at the Beacon in Grant Park, Hotto Hotto serves over 10 types of ramen on its menu, including the classic tonkotsu, a spicy seafood ramen loaded with shrimp, mussels, squid, and kamaboko, curry ramen, and brothless ramens, like a barbecue chashu or a bowl served with teppanyaki chicken slices.

The Los Angeles-based chain now features multiple locations in and around Atlanta, including its latest behind the Plaza Theatre in Poncey-Highland. Lines pile up in anticipation of Jinya's unusual takes such as the “cha cha cha” ramen, a tonkotsu pork broth augmented with garlic.

Ruby Chow and Big Boss Chinese chef Guy Wong also owns this Ponce City Market ramen shop. Try the invincible dan dan mazemen, sans broth, here.

Those seeking ramen on the south side of Atlanta should check out Kawa 18 for tonkotsu, miso, and vegetable ramen paired with bubble tea

Tucked away in a corner of the Cheshire Square shopping plaza and adjacent to Tara Cinemas, Hajime offers up traditional tonkotsu ramen in both spicy and ultra-spicy varieties just like its sister restaurant to the north, Umaido. Vegetarians have the option of ordering the “green” ramen, which is made with vegetable broth and served with scallions, corn, and bell peppers. Ramen Bar by Hajime is also open in Alpharetta.

Pao Pao Ramen shop opened in the Toco Hill Shopping Center in 2018 and serves several variations of ramen on its menu, including mild and spicy versions of tonkotsu, miso, dan dan, curry, and vegetarian ramen. There’s also a location in Buford now.

Salaryman is the latest restaurant from Michael Lo and chef George Yu (Suzy Siu’s Baos, Ramen Station, Noona). Located at Hosea and 2nd in East Lake, the Japanese-Korean restaurant serves both a traditional tonkotsu as well as a smoked brisket ramen in shoyu broth and seafood ramen loaded with scallops and crab in a chicken dashi broth.

Ramen at a brewpub? That’s what’s on the menu at Hopstix in Chamblee. Order a hot bowl of savory miso ramen packed with noddles, crispy pork belly, scallions, red onions, nori, and ginger. Pair the ramen with the Rice and Shine (a refreshing jasmine rice lager) or the Shaolin Showdown (an orange smoked Chinese black rice lager).

This bright and airy restaurant mixes modern with tradition both in its dining room and its dishes. While many come here for other soups and stews like the budae jjigae with spicy sausage and spam, Dish also offers a selection of ramyeon on its menu. Try the rice cake, spam, and sausage or the seafood ramyeon. The soups are served with kimchi. There’s an option to add an egg or cheese, too.

This sushi bar tucked away in a Duluth shopping center offers several ramen variations on its menu, including chicken karaage, seafood, and spicy tan tan ramen.