Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Ramen Shop

If you loved Ramen Shop, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bunny Drop

Bunny Drop

2011★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Daikichi learns that his recently deceased grandfather has an illegitimate daughter with an unknown mother. The girl's name is Rin and she is just 6 years old. Everybody in Daikich...

#2
The Ramen Girl

The Ramen Girl

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master....

#3
The Taste of Tea

The Taste of Tea

2004★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful mu...

#4
Midnight Diner

Midnight Diner

2014★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in work...

#5
The End of Summer

The End of Summer

1961★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The family of an older man who runs a small sake brewery become concerned with his finances and his health after they discover him visiting an old mistress from his youth....

#6
Little Forest: Winter/Spring

Little Forest: Winter/Spring

2015★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ramen Shop for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ichiko bakes a cake for an end-of-year party with her friends. In the depths of winter, making mochi and curry keeps the people of Komori warm. Later, spring brings thoughts of her...

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