Ramen is unmatched when it comes to providing warmth and comfort during the fall and winter months. When temperatures drop, broth with wheat noodles, nori seaweed, and marinated egg is a favorite among those who feel the cold and food lovers alike. Here are some places where you can slurp ramen in Bordeaux. Ready for a culinary getaway to Tokyo?
WAKU WAKU Ramen
A real Japanese street foodexperience in the heart of Bordeaux: that’s what awaits those who push open the door of Waku Waku Ramen. Seated at the counter, you can admire the chefs in kimonos bustling behind the stoves, just like in the small restaurants of Tokyo. The menu is short but effective, featuring 100% homemade ramen, where each broth strikes the perfect balance between flavor, authenticity, and comfort.
📌 Address: 57 rue Saint-Rémi
Kawayoshi Ramen
Traditional ramen made with local ingredients? Kawayoshi Ramenhas (brilliantly) risen to the challenge ! Here, Japanese cuisine comes to Bordeaux with 100% homemade dishes and ingredients carefully selected from local producers. Ramen with or without broth, everyone can customize their bowl by adding their favorite toppings. All this can be enjoyed in a warm and refined atmosphere, where light wood and Japanese motifs create a little corner of Tokyo in the heart of the city.
📌 Address: 12-14 Rue du Palais Gallien in Bordeaux and 237 Bis Cour Gambetta in Talence
Umami
Place Fernand Lafargue is home to an authentic Tokyo-style shop with wooden decor and a minimalist setting where ramen reigns supreme. In fact, the sacrosanct broth is enjoyed kneeling on the floor in the traditional dining room! The icing on the cake, or rather the soft-boiled egg on the ramen: Umami also serves udon (thicker wheat noodles) and soba ( buckwheat noodles). Are you team ramen, udon, or soba? Either way, you’ll be completely immersed in Japanese cuisine.
📌 8, Place Fernand Lafargue, 33000 Bordeaux
Fufu Ramen
The authentic flavors of the Land of the Rising Sun have been imported to Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Bayonne thanks to this traditional Japanese canteen. A true noodle bar, you’ll be spoiled for choice between Yasai Ramen ( black mushrooms and wok-fried vegetables), Tantanmen ( black mushrooms, pork, miso, sesame sauce, and chili pepper),Chashumen (bamboo shoots, egg, seaweed, pork), and traditional ramen…
📌Address: 37 rue Saint-Rémi, 33000 Bordeaux
Fufu Tonkotsu
The new location of Fufu Ramen, this restaurant showcases Tonkotsu, a true symbol of Fukuoka. This exceptional dish is based on meticulous expertise: slow cooking of pork bones transforms the broth into a creamy, milky emulsion. It is this artisanal process that guarantees the perfect balance between intense flavors and creaminess, offering an extraordinary tasting experience. Enjoy it in an intimate setting located just across from its big sister.
📌Address: 36 rue Saint-Rémi,33000 Bordeaux
L’Annexe du Café Japonais
Le Café Japonais has a gourmet annex where you can enjoy hot noodle soups. With its traditional décor featuring bamboo flooring and cherry blossoms, the bistro immerses you in the atmosphere of Tokyo. Shoyu (marinated pork and chicken broth), Paitan (chicken broth and chicken), Tonkotsu (sliced pork and pork broth) or Miso Ramen (marinated pork and miso & chicken broth)… Our foodie hearts are torn!
📌 12 rue Saint Siméon, 33000 Bordeaux