Ramen Penang: Order Japanese Noodles Delivered to Your Door

George Town holds several ramen specialists with menus built around classic Japanese broths. The Jelutong area on Jalan Van Praagh alone has two side-by-side Japanese restaurants, while Pulau Tikus adds a ramen-focused spot known for less common preparations such as dry ramen and mapo variants. All three restaurants on GrabFood carry ratings of 4.8 out of 5 and have each collected over 200 customer reviews, giving you a reliable signal before you order.

Ramen lovers in Jelutong have a solid destination in Harajuku, tucked along Jalan Van Praagh in Taman Kheng Tian. The menu centres on a focused lineup of Japanese noodles, with the M01 Tonkotsu Ramen and M02 Harajuku Spicy Ramen both wearing triple thumbs-up ratings from the restaurant itself. For a change of pace, the M03 Miso Ramen / Udon lets you choose your noodle style, while the M13 Hiyashi Chuka Ramen brings something lighter and cold to the table. Do note that this is a Non-Halal establishment.

Sim Japanese Cuisine sits in Taman Kheng Tian along Jalan Van Praagh in Jelutong, occupying a quiet corner of a neighbourhood that has grown into a modest Japanese dining enclave. The ramen menu is unfussy and to the point, tonkotsu ramen anchors the selection with its rich, bone-broth base, the kimchi ramen adds a fermented, tangy dimension, and spicy soup ramen caters to those who like things with a bit of heat. A straightforward Non-Halal spot for a no-fuss bowl.

Kakuriyo Ramen in the Pulau Tikus neighbourhood of George Town takes a more inventive approach to the bowl, mixing traditional Japanese styles with bolder flavour combinations. The D01. Dry Ramen and DA01. Spicy Dry Ramen are a point of difference, brothless noodles that let the toppings and sauce do the talking. Those who prefer something soupy can explore the MK01. Mapo Kuro Ramen or the SH01. Dashi Shoyu Ramen, with the SH02 Spicy Dashi Shoyu Ramen offering a fiery take on the shoyu classic. This is a Non-Halal establishment.

Hanzo sits on Lebuh Pantai in the heart of George Town and takes an interesting angle on ramen by leading with fried and tempura-style toppings. The Chicken Karage Curry Ramen and Fried Chicken Yaki Ramen speak to anyone who wants crunch alongside their broth, while the Tempura Ebi Ramen and Tempura Shoyu Ramen lean into a lighter, Japanese tempura tradition. It is a Non-Halal spot that carves out its own niche within the city's ramen scene.

The Entrance Japanese Donburi 入口处 日式饭丼, located within Eight Heng Food City in Bandar Baru Air Itam, is primarily a donburi destination that also runs a small but distinctive ramen section. All three options are built on a tonkotsu base, but each takes a different topping route, the R1. Teriyaki Chicken Tonkotsu Ramen 照烧鸡扒豚骨拉面 brings glazed chicken into the mix, the R2. Smoke Duck Tonkotsu Ramen 熏鸭肉豚骨拉面 adds smoked duck for something smokier and richer, and the R3. Salmon Tonkotsu Ramen 三文鱼豚骨拉面 goes the seafood route. This is a Non-Halal outlet.

Sukiya Tokyo Bowl & Noodle in the basement of Sunshine Mall, Air Itam, keeps things approachable with a chicken-forward ramen menu that suits both adults and younger diners. The 600. Tokyo Ramen (Noodle) with Chicken Meat is a straightforward entry point, while the 602. Chicken Katsu Ajitama Ramen (Noodle) adds a satisfying crumbed-cutlet element. Those after a fiery kick can turn to the 604. Volcano Chili Ramen (Noodle) or the 605. Volcano Chili Katsu Ramen (Noodle), and there is even an 813. Kids Ramen(Noodle) on the list. Note that this is a Non-Halal outlet.

Little June Sushi 小六月 in Taman Bunga Raya, Butterworth, is primarily a sushi spot that also carries a small but appealing ramen selection. The ⚪ Shiro Ramen 白汤豚骨拉面 offers a clean, pale tonkotsu base, while the 🌶 Genki Ramen 辣味豚骨拉面 turns up the heat with a spicy tonkotsu twist. For something in a different register altogether, the 🍲 Miso Ramen 味噌拉面 brings that familiar deep, fermented warmth. This is a Non-Halal establishment.

Dozo at Auto City Riverpark in Bukit Mertajam offers a concise ramen menu with a distinctly varied range of flavour directions. The V01. Shoyu Ramen is the classic soy-seasoned option, while V02. Kyushu Ramen nods to the rich, southern Japanese tonkotsu tradition. For something with a Korean edge, V03. Kaisen Kimuchi Ramen brings seafood and kimchi together, and V04. Bibikara Ramen rounds out the lineup with its own bold character. This is a Non-Halal outlet.

Over in Simpang Ampat, Shinjuku Japanese Restaurant at Iconic Point delivers a compact but well-considered ramen menu. The M01 Tonkotsu Ramen and M02 Shinjuku Spicy Ramen are the headliners, each earning the restaurant's own double thumbs-up nod. The M03 Miso Ramen / Udon rounds things out with a gentler, earthy option, and M04 Kimchi Seafood Ramen adds a Korean-inflected twist for those who want something briny and bold. This is a Non-Halal outlet.

King Kong Ramen on Jalan Iconic Point in Simpang Ampat is not shy about going big, the B1 King Kong Big Bowl Ramen 全刚大碗拉面 and the B9 King Kong XXL Purinsu Ramen 王子大碗面 set the tone for a menu that leans into generous portions. Beyond the oversized options, the C1 Shiro Tori Age Ramen 日式炸鸡拉面 and C19 Tori Age Kimuchi Ramen 韩国鸡块拉面 bring fried chicken into the bowl, while the C22 Yaki Buta Volcano Ramen 火山叉烧拉面 promises char-grilled pork with fiery flair. Non-Halal diners in the area have plenty to work through here.