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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

S’j Ramen

Bielefeld, Germany

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 50 2026
S’j Ramen

A small ramen shop in central Bielefeld serving tonkotsu, shoyu and spicy bowls, with gyoza and other sides. Each bowl arrives with a card explaining the dish, and the cramped room has a wooden counter, lanterns and anime figures.

Highlights

  • Kumamoto Tonkotsu ramen
  • Chashu and marinated egg
  • Chicken gyoza

Good to know

  • No reservations; queues outside at peak times
  • Orders placed by tablet at the table
  • Very little space; no room for strollers

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