They gave way more meat on the rice, more than in the reference picture. 👍
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Salas
Was not expecting the okonomiyaki to be fried
Food: 2
Melissa Wise
We looooove Akira Ramen! Fast service, great price, but the food is what keeps us coming back. It’s the best ramen in NWA by far. You must must must try the black garlic tonkotsu. The only downside is that it’s a food truck so sometimes extreme weather affects the hours.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza, Karaage
Sarah Smith
This place has the BEST service! Doordash gave a time estimate later than expected and they rushed to make sure my food was prepared. They also gave me a drink to apologize for the wait.
The food is also amazing! Extremely flavorful and prepared well for take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sumba
They are so nice and the food is absolutely amazing highly recommend
Savannah Maughan
I got the black garlic ramen with the thin noodles and medium spice. The food was absolutely delicious and my favorite aspect was the broth, very good umami flavor and very creamy. The broth was conveniently given in a separate container to add later to the noodles and toppings. I'm never sure how to go with the spice level but medium was very accessible. I'm guessing mild is no spice and medium is a mild spice. Definitely going to come back with my husband, it hit the spot today for sure.
Arcanums Lane
Let me paint you a picture. It’s drizzling. You’re cold. You’re hungry. You turn a corner and BAM—there it is. A bold red trailer glowing like a beacon of culinary salvation. You approach cautiously… and then leave reborn. Welcome to Akira Ramen & Bowl. Where every bite feels like your taste buds just got knighted.
THE FOOD? Tempura Shrimp; Golden. Glorious. Crunchier than your ex’s excuses. These aren’t your average fried shrimp, these are tempura titans. You can taste the fresh oil. You can hear the crisp. It’s the kind of fry job that makes angels weep. No sogginess. No grease puddles. Just full-on fried perfection.
Then we got the Ramen Bowl from the Gods; One look and you know, this ain’t no sad cup ramen. This is broth that’s been simmering with secrets. Creamy, soulful, and rich like it came with a trust fund. Tofu so crisp it might file taxes. Charred corn that adds a kiss of smoke. Black mushrooms and green onions coming together in a bowl of full-blown harmony. This bowl didn’t just warm me up, it gave me closure
AND THE CONTAINERS?! Can we talk about the to-go packaging? Because these folks didn’t hand us some flimsy plastic clamshells that buckle under broth weight. No. These are premium, reusable, borderline-luxury Tupperware-grade containers. You know the kind your grandma would fight you over at Thanksgiving. They seal tight, stay hot, and lowkey make you want to meal prep just to show them off. I brought ramen home and felt like I was holding a briefcase full of flavor gold.
THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Efficient service. Super chill vibe. The team inside that truck? Culinary assassins. Kind ones. You can tell they care. Everything’s made fresh, clean, and with love. No shortcuts. No slop. Just absolute FIRE! 🔥
OFFICIAL ARCANUMS RATING: 69 OUT OF 10. 😉 That’s right. They broke the scale. Because Akira Ramen & Bowl isn’t just a food truck, it’s a damn pilgrimage. Worth the drive. Worth the rain. Worth every single bite. Come for the ramen. Stay for the containers. Leave with a full heart and a fridge full of leftovers in the nicest to-go box you’ve ever seen. Akira Ramen & Bowl! Where even the packaging slaps. 👋🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Freelancer Das
Very tasty and service is quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
zoo keeper
always excellent vegetarian food. they always make me feel welcome and even remember my favorite food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mina Gates
I ordered take out a couple days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it! I got the black garlic tonkotsu ramen with extra broth and oh my goodness it was so good. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Fried Tofu
I ordered takeout from this restaurant due to unpredictable weather and supposedly a conference at my hotel. The food arrived very quickly vía GrubHub. I ordered their curry ramen. It was so delicious and very filling. The restaurant offers a choice between thin or thick noodles and different spice level. I ordered the spicy level but it wasnt spicey enough. My spice tolerance is very high. I do recommend coming here again in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
Apache Baxley
Really good broth!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Martin
I have eaten ramen at multiple locations in Japan and this is authentic. Hands down my favorite ramen this side of the pacific. And they always hand me my food with a huge smile! I hope they find a sit down location someday.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
Tehya Ross
This place has the BEST ramen I've had especially in NWA. I came down with the flu and all I wanted was the miso broth from here, my boyfriend went and picked it up for me and it was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Anna Futch
great ramen, but y’all should really update your hours online if you’re gonna be randomly closed. walking in 20 degree weather just to come upon a shuttered food truck is incredibly annoying. if you’re gonna close for winter weather or whatever, at least post it on your instagram.
edit: want to thank the owner for apologizing, and apologize for my own harsh tone. admittedly, i was hungry and irritable. i also saw that you then posted on your instagram indicating the closure. thank you! also, i understand being closed in this weather. y’all deserve to stay warm! i’ll be back when you’re open again.
They gave way more meat on the rice, more than in the reference picture. 👍
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was not expecting the okonomiyaki to be fried
Food: 2
We looooove Akira Ramen! Fast service, great price, but the food is what keeps us coming back. It’s the best ramen in NWA by far. You must must must try the black garlic tonkotsu. The only downside is that it’s a food truck so sometimes extreme weather affects the hours.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza, Karaage
This place has the BEST service! Doordash gave a time estimate later than expected and they rushed to make sure my food was prepared. They also gave me a drink to apologize for the wait.
The food is also amazing! Extremely flavorful and prepared well for take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are so nice and the food is absolutely amazing highly recommend
I got the black garlic ramen with the thin noodles and medium spice. The food was absolutely delicious and my favorite aspect was the broth, very good umami flavor and very creamy. The broth was conveniently given in a separate container to add later to the noodles and toppings. I'm never sure how to go with the spice level but medium was very accessible. I'm guessing mild is no spice and medium is a mild spice. Definitely going to come back with my husband, it hit the spot today for sure.
Let me paint you a picture.
It’s drizzling. You’re cold. You’re hungry. You turn a corner and BAM—there it is. A bold red trailer glowing like a beacon of culinary salvation. You approach cautiously… and then leave reborn.
Welcome to Akira Ramen & Bowl.
Where every bite feels like your taste buds just got knighted.
THE FOOD? Tempura Shrimp; Golden. Glorious. Crunchier than your ex’s excuses. These aren’t your average fried shrimp, these are tempura titans. You can taste the fresh oil. You can hear the crisp. It’s the kind of fry job that makes angels weep. No sogginess. No grease puddles. Just full-on fried perfection.
Then we got the Ramen Bowl from the Gods;
One look and you know, this ain’t no sad cup ramen. This is broth that’s been simmering with secrets. Creamy, soulful, and rich like it came with a trust fund. Tofu so crisp it might file taxes. Charred corn that adds a kiss of smoke. Black mushrooms and green onions coming together in a bowl of full-blown harmony. This bowl didn’t just warm me up, it gave me closure
AND THE CONTAINERS?!
Can we talk about the to-go packaging? Because these folks didn’t hand us some flimsy plastic clamshells that buckle under broth weight. No. These are premium, reusable, borderline-luxury Tupperware-grade containers. You know the kind your grandma would fight you over at Thanksgiving. They seal tight, stay hot, and lowkey make you want to meal prep just to show them off. I brought ramen home and felt like I was holding a briefcase full of flavor gold.
THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Efficient service. Super chill vibe. The team inside that truck? Culinary assassins. Kind ones. You can tell they care. Everything’s made fresh, clean, and with love. No shortcuts. No slop. Just absolute FIRE! 🔥
OFFICIAL ARCANUMS RATING: 69 OUT OF 10. 😉
That’s right. They broke the scale. Because Akira Ramen & Bowl isn’t just a food truck, it’s a damn pilgrimage. Worth the drive. Worth the rain. Worth every single bite. Come for the ramen. Stay for the containers. Leave with a full heart and a fridge full of leftovers in the nicest to-go box you’ve ever seen. Akira Ramen & Bowl! Where even the packaging slaps. 👋🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty and service is quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
always excellent vegetarian food. they always make me feel welcome and even remember my favorite food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered take out a couple days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it! I got the black garlic tonkotsu ramen with extra broth and oh my goodness it was so good. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Fried Tofu
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered takeout from this restaurant due to unpredictable weather and supposedly a conference at my hotel. The food arrived very quickly vía GrubHub. I ordered their curry ramen. It was so delicious and very filling. The restaurant offers a choice between thin or thick noodles and different spice level. I ordered the spicy level but it wasnt spicey enough. My spice tolerance is very high. I do recommend coming here again in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
Really good broth!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have eaten ramen at multiple locations in Japan and this is authentic. Hands down my favorite ramen this side of the pacific. And they always hand me my food with a huge smile! I hope they find a sit down location someday.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Ramen
This place has the BEST ramen I've had especially in NWA. I came down with the flu and all I wanted was the miso broth from here, my boyfriend went and picked it up for me and it was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
great ramen, but y’all should really update your hours online if you’re gonna be randomly closed. walking in 20 degree weather just to come upon a shuttered food truck is incredibly annoying. if you’re gonna close for winter weather or whatever, at least post it on your instagram.
edit: want to thank the owner for apologizing, and apologize for my own harsh tone. admittedly, i was hungry and irritable. i also saw that you then posted on your instagram indicating the closure. thank you! also, i understand being closed in this weather. y’all deserve to stay warm! i’ll be back when you’re open again.
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