A favorite ramen shop in downtown Salt Lake City is closing, according to an Instagram post.

The post from Yoko Ramen, at 473 E. 300 South, said, “It’s been nearly a decade that we’ve had the pleasure of serving you our favorite food, but the time has come to close our doors for good.”

The cozy spot, connected to Dick & Dixie’s bar next door, will close at the end of June, the post said.

“Thank you to our staff (past & present), the farmers, purveyors, and customers that made this place so incredibly special,” the post said. “Your support has been wonderful and we are very grateful to have had the opportunity to exist in this community for so long.”

Yoko Ramen was known for its gyoza, wings, sandwiches and ramen, which “blends classic Japanese flavors with western creativity,” its website said.

It’s also known for its homey location in an old house. In 2024, Utah designer Cody Derrick listed Yoko Ramen among four spots in Salt Lake City that have their own unique aesthetic.

He said of Yoko Ramen, “I love small spaces that figure out how to make it work. I love that there’s natural materials. I just love the way that you can watch the city go by — like it’s such an authentic place to be able to just watch the mood of the world.”

Another Japanese-influenced local business, Mono Tape Club, got its start in the basement of Yoko Ramen.

“Thank you, Salt Lake City, for loving this place as much as we have,” Yoko Ramen’s post concluded.