Monaco Ramen in München

I give it 5 stars for the tasty ramen, but otherwise the whole experience of eating there is not that nice because it was super crowded and loud, ordering and seating is confusing

There are several ramen shops in the Deutsches Museum area. Among them, MONACO RAMEN is a shop with an overwhelming presence and a strong sense of mania. This shop was founded around 2021, and the owner of this shop is a true Rawota who has eaten all kinds of Japanese ramen and also studied at a Japanese ramen school. This time I ate "SABA SHOYU RAMEN" which cost 23,90€ (3824 yen at 160 yen). The tanrei chicken niboshi soup, which combines chicken stock and thick niboshi soy sauce sauce, is seriously delicious. It's so delicious that even if you eat it in Japan, you'll be amazed. The noodles are voluptuous, smooth and thin flat noodles reminiscent of Kanagawa Tanrei style noodles. It also includes salt-grilled mackerel, mussels, and shrimp wontons, making it a luxurious dish. I can't believe you can eat such high quality ramen in Munich in Germany... I've eaten a lot of ramen in Munich so far, but this ramen was on a different level. Moreover, it's not just an imitation/copy of Japanese ramen, it's a strange, overseas-like thing. It was so much fun and exciting to eat it. Ausgezeichnet! ! There was an American hamburger shop next to this shop, so it felt like USA VS JAPAN. There was a club next door and I could hear the bass crunching sound. I definitely want to go again. Ich möchte hier unbedingt wieder Ramen essen!!!

I'll definitely be back! Despite the crowded restaurant, I was served very quickly and friendly. And the most important thing: the food tastes EXCELLENT (I've had other ramen in Munich and not all of them were as good). A reservation is probably recommended as the restaurant was fully booked even on a normal Wednesday evening. I was lucky to just get a spontaneous spot. The ambience is cool. The seats at the counter are particularly fun. Otherwise it's pretty simple. Drinks are available at a separate bar. Here you can find very cool homemade lemonades and iced teas or even regular ones from the bottle. Only card payment is possible throughout the restaurant. This should be taken into account. Bottom line: a very good recommendation in Munich.

The food and drinks available are very tasty, and the atmosphere feels very authentic. Especially when you sit at the noodle bar. The prices are a bit high for the area, but no more than any other Japanese restaurant.

The store is just great! Very tasty food, great advice, great atmosphere. I'll be back the next time I visit Munich!

The best ramen in München!! The chef is trained in Japan and has a very good cooking technique! Here we go, the best soy sauce ramen in Germany, made by the owner who learned how to make ramen in Japan. It goes perfectly with the buttery pepper rice.

Nice Ramen but it took them 15/20 min to seat us even though there were free tables for ramen. After that it took them like 15 min for a menu and then it took them nearly 45 for 2 ramens. The host at the door seems really unprofessional and doesn’t seem to care much about his job.

Wonderful ramen with pork broth - gyozas perfect - great eating fun

The best ramen I've ever eaten. The service worked great and the staff was very friendly. The quality speaks for itself. ☺️

Nice ramen, veggie with cashew nuts, good noodles. You can only pay by card

Great ramen restaurant on Gasteig! Well filled for a Tuesday, so the staff was visibly stressed. However, the food was great and can be recommended.

It's a good thing it was so busy today, otherwise my smacking would have been unmistakable! It was a 360° feast for the senses ✨

Waited 25 minutes despite reservation and then without warning only had an 85€ menu to choose from - cheeky

if you love ramen, you should definitely come here, you can feel the passion that brought to the bowl, the tonkotsu ramen is made with real creamy pork bone broth which can be hard to find here. Didnt think that i would enjoy vegan broth but it was so umami i think i can go vegan now. the ramen just met my soul.

The place looks pretty cool from the inside & only accepts card payments! They serve ramen 🍜 burgers 🍔 drinks counter (self-service with immediate payment). We ordered shoyu ramen and two appetizers and were unfortunately rather disappointed... 😐

Monaco Ramen embezzled €3,000 from an employee. I don't want to eat at a place like that anymore.

We ordered soy sauce, tonkotsu ramen each and fried gyoza! The quality of workmanship was really high, and I could really feel the care put into it🥹🍜✨The atmosphere inside the store was like a Japanese izakaya, which I also liked! Next time I'm in Munich, I'd like to try other menu items as well.

The best Tonkotsu Ramen I had outside of Japan and definitely the best in Munich!

Very tasty and the food is prepared right in front of you in an open kitchen! You have to buy drinks at a separate bar behind the kitchen.

Wonton with raw meat…. I now have a lot of stomach pain and bloating :(

one of the best ramen I've ever eaten!! just perfect

Salt water with supermarket level schinken for 18 Euro？ no thank you Reply to Erim: no need I prefer to use that 18 euro invite you in Japan and purchase 3 bowl of real Rahmen and learn how to cook it

a soup as salty and deep as the sea (from which at least a few of the ingredients actually come)

Great ramen bar with authentic taste! I've eaten ramen a lot in Japan so I know what I'm talking about. I definitely have to go when they have special ramen. Here the boss also cooks and cooks himself, great!

As a ramen fan, I really wanted to try this location. Our choice of menu may not have been particularly fortunate. None of us could eat the tonkotsu ramen and stopped. It actually tastes quite like an animal. The waiter typically said he was the people if they wanted to order that. It just didn't work for us. That would actually have been a helpful tip for us. The vegan ramen tasted good, but was quite salty. Paying €20 each is pretty decent. Then it's better to go back to one of the other Japanese restaurants in town.

After studying in Japan, I was looking for good ramen in Munich and I have to say it is very authentic at Monaco Ramen! Had the Tonkotsu and it's very close to the one in Hakata, Fukuoka. Next time I will try the Taiwan Mazesoba (a specialty from Nagoya, the city where I studied)! Absolute recommendation 🍜

One of the best ramen in Munich. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen, it is very similar to the one in Japan. The quality of the toppings (chashu and egg) tasted very high. The friendly boss himself gave advice and served. We'd love to come back! 🍜

The ramen and the additional toppings were really great. Just doing it is a bit confusing. You stand in the “burger” line. It is not really clear whether this is really necessary even though places are actually free.

Seriously excellent food - great staff, and relaxed atmosphere. Tonkatsu Ramen is fantastic

Unfortunately I cannot confirm the good reviews. I was extremely disappointed. The ramen was ok, but nothing more. The whole thing is a snack bar and more of a hall. For me the price-performance ratio is therefore not right. But what disappointed me most was the service. It is clear that you cannot have the same expectations of a snack bar as you do of a restaurant. However, I expect certain core values, such as kindness. The customer is not king here, but rather a product in mass production. The service was unfriendly and, in my opinion, the answers were outrageous. I have rarely felt so uncomfortable while eating.

I was in the restaurant to accompany my girlfriend to dinner. However, since I only wanted to drink something and not eat anything, the service staff explained to me that I wasn't allowed to sit here. Without a food order, no chair. The place wasn't full. I then went to the bar next door while my girlfriend ate the food without my company. The chair remained empty. Since not only was the service disgraceful but I also didn't like the atmosphere, I won't be coming back.

We have tried a lot of ramen in Munich and this is definitely the best. Glad we found this shop. Here you can get a little piece of Japan in terms of cuisine. You can immediately see the passion of the owner here. Top! We'll be back soon ☺️

Hands down this is the best ramen joint in Munich, and definitely not some wannabe Ramen place that claims to serve authentic Classical Japanese Ramen but puts Bak Choy or hard boiled egg. Would recommend visiting this place!

I didn’t like the food. The ramen was sticky. The vegetarian dish was so salty it was almost inedible. The pickles starter? A few slices of pickle and some plain carrots. Overpriced for what it was. The broth was fine.

The best ramen I have ever had so far!

Erim really did something great - it all started with ramen kits, then the first pop-up stores and finally the permanent shop on Gasteig. An impressive development and a real enrichment for the Munich gastronomy scene! Monaco Ramen serves original Japanese ramen that is unrivaled in Munich. The seats right at the counter in particular create a real Japanese feeling: you can watch the crew prepare something and have your steaming bowl served right where you sit. In terms of taste, it is by far the best and, above all, most authentic ramen in the city. Yes, the prices are a little higher, but there are organic ingredients and real craftsmanship - and it's worth every penny! P.S. Definitely try the gyoza too

The food is very tasty and of good quality, the noodles and eggs are very well made. The place is not very comfortable to sit and be in, since it is next to another restaurant and you have to buy drinks at the bar next door. The price is a little high, but it is worth the effort involved in making a tonkotsu. We recommend making a reservation.

After our trip to Japan, we were really craving good ramen again and - as so often - ended up at Monaco Ramen. We really like the new location on Gasteig, especially the seats at the counter, which are a bit reminiscent of Japan. The map is nice and clear and exactly right. The starters are homemade and something different: In addition to gyoza, there are, for example, wontons in chili oil, grilled mackerel or tsukemono pickles - really tasty. The Shoyu Ramen are exactly our thing: clear, aromatic chicken broth, very well balanced and with handmade noodles and currently also as a special with grilled mackerel. The Tonkotsu also impresses with its strong, creamy broth and reminds us of the ramen in Fukuoka. For us, one of the best addresses in Munich when it comes to ramen, including great advice and a super friendly team.

Food was so-so but place looks cool

It's not really comfortable to sit in, the food isn't special and, above all, the price is way too high.

The store is part of a shared location with a burger joint. The ramen is of a very high standard, great noodles, great broth, in my case the tonkotsu, the ramen egg on point! Clear recommendation when it comes to food!

Well, for about 20 euros per portion it's not too perfect :) Portion isn't too big, it takes a relatively long time to get the food despite a reservation. Without a reservation you will find yourself in front of a closed door. For comparison, you can get a burger and fries for €20 in the same hall, and much faster. Conclusion: yes it tastes good, no, it's not fast food if you wait over 40 minutes for a soup, yes it's a bit too expensive even for Muc, you can find the same quality and larger portions for less money. But it's still good and you should have eaten ramen there

The ramen was great, the service was really friendly. The concept creates a relaxed atmosphere.

Nice shop and great service. The boss personally served and advised us. Competent and very friendly. The food was super tasty. We were there specifically for ramen 🍜 and for anyone who wants that, I recommend making a reservation. Even before it opened, the queue was probably 20 meters long and with the reservation you can go straight to the door and you will be taken to the seat 👍 The prices are in the normal range compared to the local area. We'd love to come back.

Ramen is very tasty, but please rethink your entry concept. Saturday evening, waiting an hour without knowing which restaurant you are queuing for. Unfortunately very disorganized.

The Tonkotsu Ramen was by far the best ramen I ate in Germany. The homemade pasta in particular is on a different level than the ready-made pasta of other restaurants. The chashu was also great. The soup tasted very natural and you could tell that it was prepared with care.

I try every ramen shop I can and this is the most authentic ramen flavour profile I have come across since living in Japan - proper homemade noodles, long simmered broth and especially the Mazesoba is top of the line even by Japanese standards. Will be back.

Good ramen, I can highly recommend it. Look creamy and al dente. Lava egg was very good. Unfortunately, the Hakata Ramen wasn't available that day.

The best ramen place in Munich in my opinion. I came for the ramen and stayed for the tsukemono pickles!

Best Ramen place in Munich. The owner is so friendly, the food is incredible. We love coming here and always go for Tonkotsu and Tsukemono. The vibe is very familiar and chill. Big fat emphasis on friendly, the owner even taught us this pickle brine recipe. 100/10 Would recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends as it gets busy pretty fast

I love the ramen! The waiter was super friendly and helpful. :)

Anyone who thinks that soups don't fill you up is wrong. Umd definitely has to pay a visit to probably the best authentic ramen place. The menu is clear and you can always order correctly. It's all very, very tasty. Above all, the service. Friendly, accommodating, open and ready for all inquiries. The boss personally looks after the guests and helps with the orders. I haven't been served so well in a long time and haven't eaten so well in a long time. All thumbs up! ;-)

Excellent ramen, prepared with a lot of dedication to the product, similar to that in Japan. The taste and presentation are hardly different from those in Japan. The only drawback is the relatively high surcharge of €3 for swapping pig chashu for chicken. Location is very fancy, which in my opinion is unnecessary since the ramen is the main focus.

Delicious ramen with fresh cooked noodles. Very tasty and authentic. The waiter was super nice and pleasant! There is a vegan option.

Best Ramen in Munich! Prepared by the friendly owner with a lot of passion and attention to detail. Great broths and handmade noodles with the right bite. All other dishes and starters are also super delicious. Every visit is like a little trip to Japan. Keep it up!

Super big let down after all these Munich food guides hyped them up. Don't trust these guides they don't know what they're talking about. I ordered chicken gyoza and the tonkotsu ramen. The gyoza looked cooked but were still cold. Sent them back and got new ones that still ended up being room temperature. Had to wait up to 30mins for my ramen and it wasn't even that busy. The broth had no flavour like they forgot to put in the Tare. Also the noodles were more like chinese egg noodles than regular ramen noodles. The ramen cost €19.50 while at Takumi the equivalent is €15.80. I don't recommend this place.

Was turned away an hour before closing time

Great ramen restaurant. Super nice people great service. We ate the Shoyu ramen and they were really delicious. My friend also had the gyoza, which was also great. A clear recommendation from us.

The last time we were here was in January and, to be honest, we weren't that impressed then. But because of the many positive reviews, we decided to come back again! Luckily😍 Because it was great, the ramen was really great. Can only recommend it & we will definitely come back! 🤝🏼

The restaurant closest to Japanese ramen that I have eaten in Germany so far! In order to blend in with the local German taste, the soup has been adjusted to be a little lighter, but the overall flavor is still very close to Japan. Being able to eat such Asian flavors while on a business trip in Germany can be said to be quite outstanding!

Definitely best ramen in Munich. We had the Tonkotsu and the Taiwan mazesoba, both were very rich and deep in flavor and the noodles had a nice chewy consistency.

Amazing ramen in Munich! The place is crowded during the weekend but we found a table (4 people) even without booking. Waiters are smiley and kind. The service wasn't super fast, but still fine. Again, it was during the weekend and super crowded so, all good! The ramen was absolutely delicious for a reasonable price. Recommended!

Just back from Japan, my husband and I tried this new ramen restaurant in town. The restaurant is very nice, very Japanese style, but much larger. The opportunity to sit at the counter is priceless. The quality of the ramen is very good and is very close to the authentic Japanese ramen. It can be compared to what you eat in Japan! However, I would like the noodles a little more doubled and the meat slices a little more doubled. The price is the same as in Munich, but is higher than what you eat in Japan. But it's fine for a dinner with ethnic cuisine. Recommended? Without a doubt😊 Appena tornati dal Giappone io e my marito abbiamo provato this new ramen in town. The locale is very beautiful, the Italian style is very large. The possibility of sitting on a bench is impagabile. The quality of the ramen is extremely high, it is important that the ramen is authentically Japanese. Regge il confronto a quello mangiato in Giappone! Tuttavia preferireii i noodle a po' più double and the fat of carne più double. The price is in line with the city of Monaco, but it is also close to the source that is in Giappone. Tuttavia per una cena di cucina etnica ci sta. Consigliato? Senza dubbio 😊

Fantastic ramen, fantastic service! A little tip: definitely reserve in advance in the evening

Great ramen and great staff, what more could you want. Simply great.

We ordered Shoyu and Tonkotsu Ramen and some starters. The fried shrimp Wantan is the highlight of starters. I liked both soups, one more clear flavored with shoyu and chicken broth, and another deep creamy smoked. The noodles are the best handmade ramen, cooked with right time. We enjoyed a lot.

Quite solid but not special. Very expensive for that

I’ve been having ramen around the world for the past 10 years and I can confidently say that Monaco’s ramen is the best you can find Munich. Heck, it’s better than most ramen bowls I had in Japan!

Super tasty and very nice staff. Always my pleasure!!!

Ramen is prepared daily fresh by the owner. It was very delicious. The sitting area was not very comfortable and you cannot order your drinks (you have to buy them from another location inside the restaurant) but besides that was definitely worth the visit!

Love the experience if you know what to expect. It's more of an informal eatery than a restaurant and there are two separate kitchens inside. I was happy to find a vegan ramen which does not have the usual miso broth but a mushroom broth. It was hot and fulfilling! I can recommend it! It's a bit stuffy with the seating. Other people are always seated right beside you. If they add more vegetarian options at around 14-15€ price range, I would definitely return.

Best ramen I've eaten in Munich so far ☺️ Erim explains everything in great detail and is super helpful when choosing the ramen.

As a Japanese, I think this is the Best ramen place in München! Tonkotsu ramen is so good and very very authentic. And the orner is always very nice and kind.😌 Danke, Arigato, we will definitely come back !!

Really an experience! The ramen is authentic and it is so impressive to watch getting it prepared.

Very nice people make incredibly delicious ramen. We had 2 ramen, 4 sides and a dessert, all very tasty and freshly prepared. What more could you want 🍜💕

Very tasty food, we had a great evening. If you don't like the concept of two shops and a bar run by different operators, please leave it alone and don't leave a bad review!

I like going to ramen shops when I travel. I went there because it had high reviews. I had the pork bone ramen and it was really delicious! ! Rich soup, juicy chashu, and firm noodles. I think this is the most delicious pork bone ramen I've had in Germany. The atmosphere is casual in a good way. I was also interested in Taiwanese mazesoba and fish sauce ramen. I will definitely come again if I come to Munich ❤️

Super tasty ramen - my vegan ramen soup was particularly fantastic - and the starters and side dishes were also very tasty! Absolute recommendation 😋

Waited 80 minutes after ordering. Never got anything.

Was outstanding. I've already infected my girlfriend with it, from now on only Monaco Ramen and Fairfax in rotation 🫶

Visited this restaurant takeaway last week and were not disappointed. The two starters were delicious (ribs were really tender) and the two main courses were also delicious. When we were there there was little going on and the noise was pleasant, only the temperature was quite warm 🥵 You can get drinks at a separate stand and there is also a burger snack bar in the large room. Friendly staff who bring the food to the table and also explain the dishes if you have any questions. Of course it's not for dinner, but that's not what it wants to be. Guests casual and relaxed. Definitely again sometime.

Best ramen in town! I'm really impressed at how the owner has worked his way up from the small interim use of a bar in Maxvorstadt (cooking alone). I first got to know his kitchen two years ago by chance while passing by and have been dreaming about the (vegan) ramen ever since. I found it very charming that he still remembered me despite the huge popularity. But I have to say that I have never eaten such a delicious ramen since then (whether in Germany or while traveling). And the Fat Car offers the perfect opportunity to linger with live music and a roof terrace. Absolute recommendation for Munich!!!

Rather industrial and loud. We waited over 25 minutes for the noodles. In the end it was spaghetti carbonara for over 16 euros. Delicious, yes. Can you get it cheaper and just as good somewhere else...yes.

I go to Monaco Ramen regularly and it's a treat every time! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the service is always friendly and attentive. But the best thing is of course the food: The ramen is excellent – ​​full of flavor, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced spices. The broth in particular is rich and authentic, just as it should be. Whether classics or special creations, everyone will find something here. For anyone who loves real ramen, Monaco Ramen is highly recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a small ramen place. The friendly staff greeted me with a smile and patiently helped me choose from the different types of ramen. But the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. The ramen soup was absolutely delicious, with a rich, deep broth that was packed with flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked – just the right mix of chewy and soft. Each ingredient seemed to have been selected with great care to provide a harmonious taste experience. In addition to the outstanding taste of the ramen, the portion size was also generous, so I left the restaurant full and satisfied. The price was more than fair considering the quality and portion size, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I can highly recommend this place, which you should definitely visit if you are looking for authentic and delicious (also vegan) ramen.

I had dinner at this delicious restaurant with some friends. Delicious food and great service and presentation! We all left extremely satisfied. A special mention to Ramenara, a delicious fusion version of the classic carbonara. Really well made, absolutely worth trying!

Absolutely authentic Japanese tonkotsu ramen (said my Japanese wife). Don't wait in the long queue, that one is for the burger shop.

Japanese here, born and raised in Fukuoka, where Tonkotsu Ramen is originally from. This is by far the most authentic & delicious Tonkotsu ramen that i ever had in Munich. I am very happy that this restaurant exists, because no other major ramen shops were convincing, and I missed my hometown taste a LOT!! The broth is religiously thick, yet has delicate taste. My husband who doesn’t like Tonkostu ramen because of it’s greasy soup even liked it. One thing that can be improved to get the attention they deserve; there is too long queue in front of the entrance, where people are waiting for the burgers instead of the Monaco ramen. I saw some people turned around and left because they thought the ramen shop is also full and they had to wait. Having a info board mentioning that the guests for ramen can come in, would encourage people to come in more. I'm a Japanese from Hakata. I've never been satisfied with the tonkotsu ramen I've had at any of the ramen shops in Munich, but the tonkotsu ramen here was so authentic and delicious that I was so excited. When you're homesick, you can soothe yourself here. Even though the chef is not Japanese, I was impressed by his attention to detail and attention to authentic flavors.

Perfect broth, but the noodles can be better.

Best ramen in Munich. The broth was rich & tasty, the meat incredibly tender and the egg just delicious. The selection of starters is great and the ribs very soft and full of taste.

We came here based on recommendations. We were looking forward to a nice and relaxing evening, made reservations and went there with great expectations. (After vacation in Japan it's hard to find good ramen 😅) About the food: We both had the Tonkatsu Ramen and have to say. Unfortunately we were disappointed. Visually great and tasted OK, but what disappointed us most was the consistency of the noodles. They were just way too hard (so much so that you couldn't even sip them). Dessert was delicious (but not homemade and we had almost 20 minutes for ice cream and sliced ​​mochi). About the service: Well - there isn't really one. There is a counter where you order and the food is brought to you. It's nothing more. Everyone is friendly, just a little slow. You can also get drinks separately. (All self-service). We weren't informed about it beforehand or anything like that, we just assumed it after a certain amount of time 🫣 About the ambience: It's like a train station hall or canteen, it's loud. Too loud for me personally to enjoy dinner. In addition to ramen, there is also a second “shop” with burgers in the large room. There is also music, which is of course played so loudly that you can still hear it amidst all the conversations. In short: we won't be coming anymore. 🫡

It's no exaggeration to say it's the most delicious in Munich! Exquisite ramen that gives you a taste of Japan.

amazing! Especially the soup is amazing! A taste where you can feel the owner's love for ramen!

The manager is friendly and I am very satisfied with the taste and service.

Best ramen in town. Period. True master of his fine craft! Michelin persons should start to take this notice of this Craftsman Would love to see multiple use chop sticks through.

With the best vegan ramen in Munich ☺️ Merce again 🙋🏻‍♀️

The cold ramen is absolutely recommended! Really interesting and special flavors (also in the starters), also big praise to the friendly team. We will definitely come back.

An absolute highlight for ramen lovers in Germany! The tonkotsu broth is incredibly intense, the noodles have just the right consistency, and the egg is waxy. The owner is also very personable and you can see his love for the craft. There is only room for improvement in the ambience due to the quite loud music.

I love the ramen egg! And the noodles are homemade.

The Ramen soups are delicious: you can select either from pork, meet, fish or vegetarian. The flavor is fantastic. Attention was very nice also. The only recommendation I would give is to have better air filters because inside smells heavily to burnt oil. IMPORTANT: Make sure to reserve, because after 18:30, it gets full.