Ramen Lab Competitors

At Noodles & Company, we believe great food starts with great people, and that serving others is meaningful work. The kind you can build a real career around and be proud of. We're here to nourish and inspire, and that takes passionate people who own their work and thrive in collaborative and fast-paced environments. Here, contributions are visible, growth is real, and impact on the business and community is something you can feel. We've known noodles since 1995, and for over 30 years, we've brought people together over craveable classics and globally inspired flavors, from indulgent Creamy Mac & Cheese to bold Japanese Pan Noodles. With more than 445 restaurants and a team of passionate noodle lovers, we're built on flavor, comfort, and a people-first culture. Our four core values guide everything we do: We Care, We Show Pride, We Are Passionate, and We Love Life! Whether you're in a restaurant, out in the field, or at our Restaurant Support Center in Colorado, you'll find flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful team connection.

Anyone from Japan can tell you: the two key ingredients in ramen are the broth and the noodles. That’s why at JINYA Ramen Bar, we work hard to ensure they both take center stage. Slowly simmered for more than twenty hours, each of our six signature broths balances flavors from whole pork bones, chicken and vegetables with just the right amount of bonito, dashi, miso, kombu, and other classic Japanese ingredients. The result is a rich broth that is thick, full-flavored, and unforgettable. Imagine a world where eating ramen is an everyday ritual, like ordering pizza or going out for a great burger. This is the daily reality that JINYA Ramen Bar founder Tomo Takahashi came from when he arrived in the United States in 2010. But when he searched for his favorite Japanese food, he quickly realized that enjoying the traditional taste and flavor of ramen wasn’t possible – unless he made it himself. The son of a successful restauranteur in Japan, Tomo knew what it would take to build a great restaurant. His father had owned an Isakaya-style restaurant named Jinya, where he focused on three values: Delicious food at reasonable prices that’s accessible to all. Wanting to revive his father’s dream, Tomo opened his first JINYA in Tokyo in 2000. Named for a Samurai soldier that was close to the community and owned a small property, JINYA was an appropriate name that embodied the ideals of Tomonori’s new restaurant. When he saw the need for authentic ramen in the United States, he decided to set up shop in California and continue his family’s legacy. JINYA Ramen Bar was born. At JINYA, experience ramen for the first time on this side of the Pacific like it was meant to be – with thick, rich broth in perfect balance with handmade noodles. Discover a wide array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chasu to a perfectly cooked and seasoned poached egg to fresh garlic that will take your ramen bowl to the next level. Then elevate your experience furthe

ICHIRAN's story began in Hakata, the epicenter of the tonkotsu ramen movement. We are on a mission to provide our costumers the best in tonkotsu ramen, using only the finest ingredients and the most advanced techniques developed by our master artisans. HOME OF FIVE ORIGINALS ICHIRAN created the “Five Originals,” five revolutionary elements of tonkotsu ramen. 1. Original Spicy Red Sauce 2. Aromatic Tonkotsu Broth 3. Ramen focus booth 4. Order Form 5. Kae-Dama Ordering System