Ramen is more than mereinstant noodles.

As a global comfort food, it checks almost every box.

There are variations beyond broth when eating ramen, no matter what purists think!

A bowl of piping hot ramen soup set against a vibrant violet background

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Many restaurants offer chicken versions as well as vegetarian takes on the comforting classic.

Ahead, find our choices for the best chains serving this delicious dish.

The restaurant is slowly expanding deeper into the U.S. market, operating 11 locations in New York and California.

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kyuramen dish

Photo: Kyuramen

momosan dishes

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a ramen dish at mecha noodle bar

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wagamama ramen dish

Photo: Wagamama

marafuku ramen

Photo: Marafuku

ippudo ramen dish

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massachusetts hokkaido ramen santouka

Photo: Ji Won S./ Yelp

kizuki ramen dish

Photo: Kizuki Ramen