Buya Ramen

In St Petersburg, Buya Ramen is a casual spot for modern izakaya ramen and Japanese comfort food. The most grounded way to plan an order is to center it on the signature dishes: Crispy Duck Ramen, Mushroom Ramen, Pork Belly Ramen, Braised Short Rib Ramen, or Grilled Chicken Ramen, then add shareable comfort-food plates such as Tuna Crispy Rice, Volcano Shrimp, or a Crispy Karaage Rice Bowl.

Go for the ramen, then build the table around izakaya plates

The kitchen’s appeal is direct: ramen is the anchor, but the menu highlights also include Japanese comfort-food plates that can make the meal broader than a single bowl. Crispy Duck Ramen, Pork Belly Ramen, Braised Short Rib Ramen, Mushroom Ramen, Grilled Chicken Ramen are the key ramen calls to know before going.

For a second visit, the better move is not simply repeating a bowl. Add from the signature dishes first, especially if the group is sharing. Tuna Crispy Rice, Volcano Shrimp, the Crispy Karaage Rice Bowl are the clearest non-ramen anchors to build around.

Keep expectations casual. The price point is about $25 per person, the dress code is casual, so Buya Ramen makes the most sense as an easy ramen-and-comfort-food meal rather than a formal dining plan.

Plan around a casual ramen and comfort-food meal

Buya Ramen is best understood as a casual modern izakaya ramen and Japanese comfort food option in St Petersburg.

Its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature in 2026 gives it a mainstream recognition signal, but the stronger reason to go is more practical: the format is casual, the budget is accessible, the signature dishes give the meal a clear point of view.

For broader St Petersburg planning, use our full St Petersburg restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences. You can also compare it with other St Petersburg dining rooms when planning a different kind of night.

Who should prioritize it

Prioritize this if the group wants modern izakaya ramen and Japanese comfort food in a casual setting. Skip it if the goal is a highly formal occasion. The casual dress code and about-$25-per-person price make it easy to slot into a weeknight or relaxed weekend meal.

If the specific craving is ramen and Japanese comfort food in St Petersburg, Buya Ramen is the venue to keep in focus. For a wider casual-dining scan, compare it generically with other local restaurants based on mood, budget, whether the table wants ramen bowls, shareable plates, or something else entirely.