Shōyu

Very good Ramen, first time I tried the brothless ramen and I loved it. Only giving 4 starts because I had higher expectations due to Michelin recomendarion. That said, it a very good ramen in Riga but I have ate better in Stockholm.

Wow, what a taste!!!! Unexpected and not comparable to other places in Riga, where you can order ramen. So rich taste, every bite of it. However, if you don’t like rich meat taste, it is better to take vegetarian ramen options. Please reserve a table, because this place is tiny. Must have to came, if you like rich ramen taste. 🍜

The soya bean starter was very good. But the vegan ramen (photo) was absolutely fantastic! Such umami, and different textures, smooth noodles with sweet onion etc. A bonus is the nice view to the park area. Note: Do book a table as it is very popular.

Our lunch was a new and unexpectedly good experience. Ramen with no soup - the spicy one, traditional ramen - worth of attention. And cheescake - absolutely not what you would imagine - something very different, but tasty though. Would highly recommend!

Visited Shōyu Ramen with my wife on January 11, 2026, to finally try their well-known Ramen in Riga. A small note from the start: it would be helpful if the staff mentioned right away that the menu is available via Q-code, as the waiter came to take our order just a few minutes after we sat down. We ordered Imperatora Ebi Tempura as a starter, Premium Shōyu Ramen, Shrimp Shio Ramen, and Mochi Mango–Passion Fruit for dessert. The service was fast, and the dishes arrived quickly, which was a nice surprise. The tempura shrimp were an excellent start, perfectly light and crispy batter, with very tender shrimp inside. Truly hard to put into words how good they were. The ramen with duck was outstanding. The duck meat was incredibly tender and almost melted in the mouth. The broth was perfectly balanced with soy sauce, all ingredients tasted fresh, and the noodles were flavorful and well made. A clear favorite of the evening. The shrimp ramen was just as enjoyable. The broth didn’t overpower the shrimp, which is a big plus, allowing their natural flavor to shine. The shrimp were large and meaty, the marinated eggs were delicious, and the house-made noodles were soft, rich in texture and very satisfying. Anyone who enjoys shrimp ramen should definitely try this one. We finished with mango–passion fruit mochi. A very pleasant dessert, where the sweetness of mango is nicely balanced by the light acidity of passion fruit. A great way to end the dinner. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and atmospheric, creating a very intimate dining experience. Our taste buds were definitely happy by the end of the evening. One small recommendation: considering the winter weather, it would be good to manage the water at the entrance better, as a puddle forms right by the door and slightly affects the first impression. Overall, a very enjoyable visit and a place we would gladly return to.

Very tasty noodles and broth. The ramen soup was excellent, and the kids absolutely loved it. Seating can be a bit challenging, but the service is truly top-level. We asked for takeaway and were told it would take about 15 minutes; when the staff saw that it was a father with two children, they prepared it much faster — in about 5–10 minutes. We were very satisfied. An interesting place with great food and outstanding service.

We ordered the Karai Miso and the Ichiran Tonkatsu. The broth for both was delicious and rich without feeling oily, the cut of the meats were perfect and the noodles themselves just the right level of bouncy. We also ordered the ice cream in soya and yuzu, both of which were refreshing. The food 10/10, will come back again. It is a small and no frills restaurant with a touch of modern taste so definitely make reservations.

The ramen was divine and the mango orange lemonade was liquid happiness. My only criticism is the disposable chopsticks being too small and unfitting to the overall quality of the place. Obviously not a dealbreaker but longer and heavier chopsticks would make it easier to eat 🤓