Best Ramen in Adelaide
The best ramen in Adelaide right now is Black Dog Gallery (score 72 from 431 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for ramen in Adelaide — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best ramen in Adelaide right now is Black Dog Gallery in Tusmore ($$ price tier) (7 community mentions · 6× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of TUNO Izakaya, Umai Kitchen. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,508 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Black Dog Gallery (Tusmore) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Contemporary Japanese Deli |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Part Time Lover (1,959 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Black Dog Gallery | Tusmore | $$ | 4.6★ | Chicken paitan |
| #2 | TUNO Izakaya | North Adelaide | $$ | 4.5★ | Tonkotsu (pork) |
| #3 | Umai Kitchen | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | Tonkotsu (pork) |
| #4 | Contemporary Japanese Deli | CBD | $ | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Tonkatsu | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 4/455 B26, Tusmore SA 5065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the jigoku ramen and a matcha latte.
★ 4.6 (431 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 7 community mentions · 6× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 145 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tonkotsu ramen and yakitori; do not skip the sake.
★ 4.5 (801 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 8 community mentions · 7× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 8/10 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the ramen for a comforting bowl packed with flavor.
★ 4.5 (294 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 shop 22/68 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.7 (236 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 4× called the best
#5 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
Tonkatsu
32📍 102/104 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.7 (502 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best
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#6 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 14 Eliza St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Spicy Tori Paitan Ramen and the spicy wagyu mince ramen.
★ 4.7 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 16 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen; the Takoyaki is a must-try.
★ 4.4 (783 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 Shop 5/242 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the ramen, sukiyaki, and sashimi; finish with matcha tiramisu.
★ 4.7 (495 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
Shobosho
16📍 17 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the duck dumplings and prawn tacos.
★ 4.4 (1,590 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 Paul Kelly Ln, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,959 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 52 Sturt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.3 (569 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
FUTAKE
13📍 144 Grote St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.7 (131 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 33 Wright Ct, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.9 (477 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 33 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the curry and chicken skewers; both are fantastic.
★ 4.8 (484 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 ramen spots in Adelaide
📍 150 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia
★ 4.2 (585 reviews) on Google Maps
Common ramen questions in Adelaide
What's the best budget ramen in Adelaide?
Contemporary Japanese Deli is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #4 overall for ramen.
Where's the best ramen in Adelaide for a special occasion?
Black Dog Gallery ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Tusmore.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍲 best pho in Adelaide · 🍝 best pad thai in Adelaide · 🍜 best laksa in Adelaide · 🍲 best hotpot in Adelaide. Ramen elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your ramen questions answered. Nationally: best ramen in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best ramen in Adelaide?
Black Dog Gallery currently ranks #1 for ramen in Adelaide — 7 community mentions · 6× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap ramen in Adelaide?
Contemporary Japanese Deli is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best ramen in the Adelaide CBD?
Umai Kitchen is the top-ranked ramen spot in the CBD (8/10 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank ramen in Adelaide?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.