{"id":88178,"date":"2025-12-18T17:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/88178\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:08:08","slug":"tiny-miami-restaurant-ranked-among-best-ramen-shops-in-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/88178\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Miami Restaurant Ranked Among Best Ramen Shops in U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"749\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/o-3-1-e1766074682196.jpg\" class=\"article-thumbnail-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTiny Miami spot Good Chef Restaurant has been ranked among the best ramen shops in the U.S. for its delicious ramen, soups, and gyoza.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef Restaurant photo<\/p>\n<p>In a country obsessed with ramen, where hungry millennials and Gen Z-ers seek bowls of broth on Uber Eats weekly, and the best bowls are expected to come from New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, a tiny Miami restaurant has just earned a jaw-dropping distinction. <\/p>\n<p>Out of all the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/best-of-miami\/2025\/eat-and-drink\/\">ramen restaurants across the United States<\/a>, one small, unassuming spot in the Magic City has been ranked No. 9 in the entire country. And this isn\u2019t your usual takeout spot for ramen \u2014 it\u2019s anime comic-book themed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"620\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/o-1-1-e1766075291789.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40510410\"  \/>Good Chef\u2019s location is convenient, and its prices are affordable, making it Tamiami and Sweetwater\u2019s classic go-to spot for Asian-Chinese takeout.<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef Restaurant photo<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef, Good Ramen<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodchefmiami.com\/\">Good Chef Restaurant<\/a>, a hidden gem for incredible ramen. Tucked between Tamiami and Sweetwater, just near Tamiami Park and beside an Asian market, Good Chef has long been a favorite among Miami ramen obsessives, anime fans, and anyone willing to wait for a bowl done right. The space is compact and constantly buzzing, decorated with numerous anime comic book depictions.<\/p>\n<p>Anime murals cover the walls, figurines line the shelves, and playful boba cup decals make the room feel as fun as it is authentic. It\u2019s casual, crowded, and unmistakably quirky, but the ramen is seriously delicious. On Yelp, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/good-chef-restaurant-miami\">the restaurant has an impressive 4.7 stars<\/a> out of nearly 750 reviews. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"550\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/o-4-1-e1766075269914.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40510405\"  \/>The \u201cTonkotsu Ramen\u201d from Good Chef Restaurant in Tamiami\/Sweetwater<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef Restaurant photo<\/p>\n<p>Authentic Ramen at an Affordable Price<\/p>\n<p>The menu is extensive, but regulars swear by a few standouts. The \u201cSpicy Miso Ramen\u201d is often called awesome, built on a deep, umami-rich broth with springy noodles, a perfectly jammy soft egg, and what reviewers rave about is an abundance of tender, delicious pork belly. The \u201cTonkotsu Ramen\u201d delivers a creamy, slightly smoky pork broth layered with bamboo shoots, fish cake, nori, and generous portions of pork. Seafood lovers gravitate toward the Seafood Ramen, loaded with shrimp, scallops, squid, and fish cake for a briny, comforting bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Good Chef\u2019s location is convenient, and its prices are affordable, making it the area\u2019s classic go-to spot for Asian-Chinese takeout.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/o_dfb1e0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40510407\"  \/>The ramen spot in Miami is known for its other dishes, as well<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef Restaurant photo<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Ramen<\/p>\n<p>And the menu doesn\u2019t stop at ramen. Pork gyoza and honey garlic chicken have their own devoted followings, and the adjoining market provides diners with something to browse while they wait, a detail that fans say only adds to the charm. As one Yelp Elite reviewer puts it, \u201cI go at least twice a month for their delicious ramen, great service, and cool ambiance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Being ranked No. 9 in the entire country is not just a win for Good Chef; it\u2019s a testament to its exceptional quality. Plus, it\u2019s another signal that Miami is no longer on the sidelines of serious food conversations. This city is mastering global cuisines, one steaming bowl at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Good Chef Restaurant. 113 SW 107th Ave., Miami; 786-763-2008; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/goodchefmiami.com\">goodchefmiami.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill you step up to support New Times this year?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"fundraising-thermometer-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt New Times, we\u2019re small and scrappy \u2014 and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Right now, we\u2019re $17,000 away from reaching our December 31 goal of $30,000. 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