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Ramen in District of Columbia.
Every pick below links to the source that named it.
Bantam King
501 G St NW, Chinatown, DC
tori paitan- The Infatuation (2026-07): Chicken-only ramen from Daikaya team; halal chicken [claim wording not independently matched]
1501 9th St NW, Shaw, DC
misotantanmenshioshoyu- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Michelin Recommended; chef's versions are personal and slurpable
- The Infatuation (2026-07): Destination for good ramen and good cocktails in equal measure
705 6th St NW, Chinatown, DC
misoshoyushio- Michelin Guide (2019-12): Bib Gourmand; Sapporo-style with noodles from Japan's Nishiyama Seimen [claim wording not independently matched]
- The Infatuation (2026-07): Head here for lighter, more traditional noodles
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NW, Petworth, DC
tonkotsutori paitandashi- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Bib Gourmand; signature Triple Threat combining tonkotsu, chicken chintan, dashi
- Washingtonian (2026-06): Named to 100 Very Best Restaurants 2024 [claim wording not independently matched]
1234 H St NE, DC
tonkotsushoyu- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Bib Gourmand since 2018; reservations only
Bantam King
501 G St NW, Chinatown, Washington, DC
tori paitan- The Infatuation (2026-07): Chicken-only ramen from Daikaya team [claim wording not independently matched]
1501 9th St NW, Shaw, Washington, DC
misotantanmenshioshoyu- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Michelin Recommended; personal and slurpable ramen
705 6th St NW, Chinatown, Washington, DC
misoshoyushio- Michelin Guide (2019-12): Bib Gourmand; Sapporo-style ramen [claim wording not independently matched]
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NW, Petworth, Washington, DC
tonkotsutori paitandashi- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Bib Gourmand; signature Triple Threat ramen
- Washingtonian (2026-06): Named to 100 Very Best Restaurants 2024 [claim wording not independently matched]
1234 H St NE, Washington, DC
tonkotsushoyu- Michelin Guide (date not confirmed): Bib Gourmand since 2018; reservations only