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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Koku Ramen

Brussels, Belgium

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 11 2026
Koku Ramen

Small ramen shop in Brussels serving Iekei-style pork broth bowls with homemade noodles, plus chicken salt and vegetarian options. The broth cooks for two days, and staff hand out menus, drinks and blankets to the queue outside.

Highlights

  • Spicy miso and black garlic ramen
  • Homemade noodles
  • Karaage and gyoza sides

Good to know

  • No reservations, walk-ins only
  • Queue forms before opening, often an hour
  • Seats about 20 to 30 people

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