Outside Tel Aviv, the center and Sharon region punches above its weight for ramen. Two dedicated restaurants — one a Zen-like retreat in Pardes Hanna, the other a minimalist ramen specialist at a busy junction — are worth making the drive for. Both ranked above most Tel Aviv spots in our national survey. For context on the national scene, see the full Israel ramen ranking.
Looking for ramen in the north? Haifa’s dedicated spot is Ramen Talpiot.
The Ranking#
1st: Classic Ramen at Kamado Kitchen, Pardes Hanna — A Zen Culinary Escape#
Kamado Ramen | Photo: Lin Levy, mako Food
Kamado Kitchen, nestled in Pardes Hanna’s Artists’ Stables complex, is the kind of place you’d drive an hour for. Tokyo-born chef Tomoaki Sasazaki and his partner Maya Spencer run a largely vegan-friendly ramen menu with five versions (58–66 NIS for soup, 4–15 NIS for toppings), all served in deep, satisfying bowls. Options include classic Kamado with soy-based tare or root/Himalayan salt-based tare, and a gluten-free version. Toppings include broccoli, chard, mizuna, seaweed, tofu crumble, cabbage, and extra noodles.
We tried the classic Kamado (66 NIS): fish broth, soy-based tare, ginger, and coconut cream, with ramen noodles, a melt-in-your-mouth fish cake, a perfectly marinated soft egg, chard, shiitake, green onion, and nori. With added chili sesame oil, garlic paste, and ramen sauce, it tasted remarkably close to excellent miso soup. Rich, creamy from the coconut milk, harmonious — 6th in our national ranking. The chill, Far Eastern atmosphere of the artists’ complex makes this a genuinely special experience.
Kamado Kitchen. Artists’ Stables Complex (Orvot HaOmanim, HaShalom 4), Pardes Hanna-Karkur. Not Kosher
2nd: Beef Ramen at HaYapani, Mishmar HaSharon Junction — Minimalist Elegance#
The Japanese Ramen from Emek Hefer | Photo: Lin Levy, mako Food
HaYapani (The Japanese) is a chef-driven Japanese fast-food concept at the Sharonit complex on Road 4, specializing in ramen with beef broth simmered for hours — a recipe Chef Guy Toledo learned in Osaka. The beef ramen (62 NIS) was the most minimalist we encountered in our national survey: a very dark, almost black, clear broth, perfectly balanced and profoundly deep in flavor. Plump yellowish noodles, a whole egg, a large slice of roasted kohlrabi, green onion, and thin slices of smoked brisket complete the bowl.
This is ramen that would appeal to a first-time diner and a seasoned enthusiast alike — uncluttered, clean, and honest. It ranked 9th nationally, docked mainly for being less memorable than spots higher on the list. But for its price point and location, it’s outstanding.
HaYapani. Sharonit Complex, Mishmar HaSharon Junction, Road 4. Not Kosher
Also Worth Knowing in the Region#
Asian Club in Kadima serves ramen alongside a broader pan-Asian menu — not a dedicated restaurant, but the ramen there has been praised. Worth checking if you’re in the Kadima/Sharon area.
For the full range of Asian restaurants in the Sharon region, see the Sharon region directory and Pardes Hanna directory.
See Also#
- Full Israel ramen ranking — all 12 spots nationwide
- Best ramen in Tel Aviv — 8 dedicated spots ranked
- Ramen in Haifa — what’s available in the north
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