Ichiban Ramen Pattaya

Name: Ichiban Ramen Pattaya
Address: Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya, Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, TH

About Ichiban Ramen Pattaya

Ichiban Ramen is a casual Japanese ramen shop on Soi Buakhao. An expat staple for a quick bowl of proper shoyu, miso or tonkotsu ramen at fair Soi Buakhao expat pricing.

Casual Japanese ramen shop on Soi Buakhao. Suits expats after a quick bowl of shoyu or miso ramen.

Why visit Ichiban Ramen Pattaya

Tonkotsu, shoyu and miso ramen prepared from scratch with 12-hour bone broth, rare in Pattaya outside hotel restaurants
Ramen priced from 220 baht per bowl, undercutting most central Pattaya Japanese restaurants by half
Soi Buakhao corner location places the shop walking distance from the long-stay expat condo cluster
Side menu covers gyoza, karaage chicken and seasoned eggs for proper ramen-bar accompaniments
Open from 11am to 10pm covering the lunch and dinner ramen window for the Soi Buakhao expat day

What to expect

✦ Casual dining setting with fans or air-conditioning depending on the room

✦ Vegetarian options exist but ask staff to confirm no fish sauce or shrimp paste in dishes

✦ Beer and basic cocktails available most diners have a Singha or Chang with their meal

✦ Menu in English and Thai with photos which makes ordering straightforward for first-time visitors

Local tips

Ask staff for the daily special which is often off the printed menu
Lunch is quieter than dinner if you want a calmer meal arrive between 1pm and 3pm
Tipping is not required but rounding up the bill or 20-50 baht is appreciated
Pay by Thai QR or cash card payments may incur a 3 percent surcharge or be declined

Frequently asked questions

Does the restaurant deliver?

Many Pattaya restaurants are on Grab Food or LINE Man depending on availability. Search by name in the app to check current delivery status. Expect 20-40 minute delivery within 5 km.

Is the menu in English?

Yes most Pattaya restaurants serving foreign visitors have English menus and many have photos. Staff are used to international diners and can clarify dishes if needed. Vegetarian and spice-level requests are widely understood.

Is the restaurant child friendly?

Yes most casual Pattaya restaurants welcome children. High chairs may not be available so call ahead if needed. Mild dishes like fried rice or chicken cashew are reliable kid-friendly options on most Thai menus.