Zuru Zuru Ramen
Stationsbuurt-Noord, Ghent
Restaurant in Ghent, Belgium
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Zuru Zuru Ramen is an easy Ghent pick when the plan calls for a casual, focused meal rather than a long restaurant night. Book it for lunch or a low-pressure dinner; cross-shop more formal peers if the occasion needs wine pacing, French cooking, or a room built for lingering.
About Zuru Zuru Ramen
Zuru Zuru Ramen is a casual venue in Ghent with clearly listed lunch and dinner windows from Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, dress is casual, service is split between midday and evening hours on its open days.
A casual Ghent stop
Zuru Zuru Ramen is a casual Ghent option with defined service windows. Information regarding menu format, pricing, seating, reservations, or accolades is not available. It does not have listed awards, price tier, or a broader service profile.
Details for sourcing, chef background, service style, drinks, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, or group capacity are not available. For a visit, rely on the listed hours and casual dress code, confirm any practical needs directly before going.
When to choose lunch over dinner
Lunch is available Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Thursday from 6–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 6–9:30 PM. The venue is closed on Monday and Sunday, so weekend planning is limited to Saturday.
Reservations: Not available. Dress: casual. Groups: Not available. Location: Ghent. Hours: closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 12–2 PM and 6–9 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 12–2 PM and 6–9:30 PM.
For a wider Ghent shortlist, use Our full Ghent restaurants guide. Other Ghent dining options include Ce's Arts, Jan Van den Bon, Kruidtuin, Lys d'Or, Soul Kitchen. For planning beyond dinner, see Our full Ghent hotels guide, Our full Ghent bars guide, Our full Ghent wineries guide, Our full Ghent experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Kortrijksesteenweg 110, 9000 Gent, Belgium
- Website
- zuruzuru-ramen.be
- Phone
- +3293777161
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zuru Zuru Ramen presents ramen as a disciplined craft rather than quick comfort fare. The write-up situates the shop in Ghent’s Kortrijksesteenweg corridor of single-cuisine specialists, where a legible, focused menu caters to students and younger professionals. The kitchen’s attention to broth clarity, noodle hydration, tare construction, and topping balance signals a technical, workmanlike approach to bowls, and the place reads as an approachable neighborhood ramen shop where technique and straightforward service meet. Expect an unpretentious, casual energy centered on carefully composed ramen bowls rather than frills.
Best For
This is a spot built for uncomplicated, bowl-driven visits: solo diners, students, and younger professionals looking for a focused meal find it especially fitting. The location between Ghent’s historic center and residential quarters draws foot traffic that rewards a concise menu — an efficient choice for lunch or dinner when you want a serious bowl without a long, multi-course commitment. It’s less about formal dining and more about appreciating a kitchen that treats broth families and noodle technique as the primary attraction.
Ordering Tips
Read the menu by broth family rather than chasing small topping swaps: the coverage highlights tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, and shio as distinct technical challenges, so pick a family that matches your preference for richness or clarity. Lean into the kitchen’s signatures — the Tonkotsu Sapporo spicy miso ramen and the Wagyu special are noted offerings — and ask staff about tare and topping balance if you want to tune heat or salt levels. The menu’s clarity rewards deciding on broth style first, then selecting texture and protein enhancements.
Venue details
Ambiance
Small ramen bar with unique art pieces around a large angular counter, offering a cozy and authentic Japanese experience.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tonkotsu Sapporo spicy miso ramen
- Wagyu special
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants French cooking and a €€€ setting, choose Lys d'Or instead. If the brief is a more conventional Ghent restaurant night, cross-shop Kruidtuin or Soul Kitchen.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Ghent
Choose Kruidtuin, Ce's Arts, or Soul Kitchen when the meal needs more of a sit-down restaurant shape. Zuru Zuru Ramen is the easier call for a casual bowl and a shorter visit; those peers make more sense when ambiance and pacing matter as much as the food.
Jan Van den Bon is the better cross-shop for a more traditional occasion, while Lys d'Or is the clearer French €€€ option if budget and formality are part of the brief. Zuru Zuru Ramen wins on ease and informality, not on ceremony.
For value, the decision comes down to format: ramen is a smarter spend when nobody wants a long menu or a dressed-up room. For a date, client meal, or celebratory dinner, the gives you more structure and likely a better fit for lingering.
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Compare Zuru Zuru Ramen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuru Zuru Ramen | Ghent | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kruidtuin | Ghent | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ce's Arts | Ghent | ; | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| Soul Kitchen | Ghent | ; | ; | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Jan Van den Bon | Ghent | ; | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| Lys d'Or | Gent | French | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Zuru Zuru Ramen accommodate groups?
How far ahead should I book Zuru Zuru Ramen?
Booking guidance is not available. The hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12–2 PM and 6–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–2 PM and 6–9:30 PM, closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Zuru Zuru Ramen good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so it is best framed as a casual Ghent option. If you need a more specific occasion fit, compare it with other Ghent dining options such as Kruidtuin or Lys d'Or and confirm current details directly.
What should a first-timer know about Zuru Zuru Ramen?
Zuru Zuru Ramen is in Ghent, has a casual dress code, operates with lunch and dinner windows from Tuesday through Saturday. Details for price, seating, reservations, dietary accommodations, or service style are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Zuru Zuru Ramen?
Both lunch and dinner are listed on open days. Lunch runs 12–2 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner runs 6–9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and 6–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday.
