Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 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
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...

#2
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...

#3
Sweet Bean

Sweet Bean

2015★ 7.4

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

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the lit...

#4
A Man

A Man

2022★ 7.1

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

Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke....

#5
Family Romance, LLC

Family Romance, LLC

2019★ 6.2

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

Love is a business at Family Romance, a company that rents human stand-ins for any occasion. Founder Yuichi Ishii helps make his clients’ dreams come true. But when the mother of 1...

#6
Little Forest: Summer/Autumn

Little Forest: Summer/Autumn

2014★ 7.8

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

Fleeing heartbreak in the big city, Ichiko returns to Komori, her rural hometown. She battles summer's rain and humidity, bakes her own bread, grows hothouse tomatoes and tills the...

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