Celiac Safe! This restaurant is delicious. The service is excellent, food amazing, the drinks epic. I have celiac disease which requires strict gluten free preparation of my meal. Ramen Gaijin is totally on top of their gluten free protocols that this place is an excellent choice for anyone with a gluten allergy. Also our waiter was so knowledgeable on gluten free eating, he made us feel so comfortable ordering. I had the best Old Fashion I've ever had. They use an in house made "spiced sugar" that took the bitterness away and the drink was delicious. The restaurant has outdoor seating, so bring your dog. I truly appreciate when a restaurant takes my gluten allergy seriously and provides me delicious food in a safe environment.
Sandy V.
We stayed at an airbnb in the area so we stopped by here because of the good reviews. The vibe inside was great, I loved the Japanese inspired decor and the relaxed atmosphere created by the wooden walls and picture frames was great. Me and my sister ordered the spicy tantanmen, it was delicious but the bowl was smaller than I thought for the price point. But I'm not too surprised. Solid 9/10. We also got the chicken karaage which was a solid 8/10. We also ordered a drink called the hitodama, really packed a punch and it was so pretty! Would recommend it!
Tone B.
I am a sucker for this place - it is cool just to walk in. Sitting at the bar, upstairs, or in the main restaurant just feels like a new experience each time we go. It also helps that the service is exceptional along with the food. My wife loves this place as it has options without meat. My kids also love this place which makes it hard as it's expensive to take them with us. We just recently took some very critical friends who will basically tell us how it is with the food (which I love about them). They loved it. Spicy TanTanmen is a win win if you like any basic yummy ramen. My kids love the Shrub Spritzer as a beverage. It sounds odd when they describe what is in it but try it...it is really good. You also cannot go here without order two ...yes two of the Kara-Age. Its fried chicken thighs with some "addictive chemical in ..the.. chicken that makes ya crave it fortnightly"..... joking...joking for those who know the move quote, you know what I am talking about. No it really doesn't have any chemicals...its just that good. That Kara is the bomb. Go there already, try it for yourself. I do wish they had like one or two more choices so I would come back more often but what they do make - they make very well.
Suzette H.
Slow service and inattentive server. Waited an hour and a half for bowls of Ramen. Food was mediocre and pricey. Won't be going back.
Wilhelm wang
Was not expecting a 3+hr wait with tables visible open.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Michael V.
There is still this aura of pretentiousness at this place that's not worth the quality of the food. Sure it's a good bite but the reality is that both the staff and especially the hostess seating people are not very customer service oriented. Phone calls often don't get answered, they leave people standing in line without at least a "will be right with you in a minute." And overall just get a feeling that they don't really care if you wanna eat there or not. This is the third time that we walk in and then leave open bar, spaces and room to seat us. Wish it was different.
Tracy D.
My son and I love this place. It has become our bi-weekly go-to for lunch on Fridays. They do get busy quickly, so make a reservation or get there when they open. The spicy tan tan men is our favorite ramen. It is always consistent and delicious, especially on a cold wet rainy day like today. The Karaage chicken and braised short ribs are our favorite appetizers. We also really like the pork or ahi Donburi bowls. The best part of this place, besides the food, is the servers, Andrew and Robbie. They recognize us every time we come in and are wonderful people. Can't wait to go back.
Rob M.
How good can vegan ramen be? Awesome! Everything is made with care, all the food is presented beautifully, and the vegan ramen is delicious. Dare I say "mouth-watering"! Well, I did get the dish with spicy tofu. Yum... And the place is beautiful and the staff is super friendly.
Carmen R.
Solid ramen place! I would recommend going around lunch right when they open to avoid the issues the other negative reviewers have left.
Nick A
Good conistant Ramen. Prices not updated online. Ramen is $23 not $15. Spicy Tantan yum.
This was incredibly disappointing/enraging, especially after reading reviews and seeing that it was a Michelin Bib.We (my wife and I) were there on a Saturday night at 7pm. We were promptly seated after checking in for our reservation and had a pretty incompetent waitress.1) With my diabetes, I had to ask about carbs and if they would make any substitutions. Nope, wouldn't budge, and she didn't even apologize or offer suggestions; it was just a dry "no substitutions." I didn't want to cause a stink (after all, I knew it was ramen which is just full carbs). I opted for their short ribs (sans rice) and kara-age chicken. To prepare for the fried chicken, I injected insulin, expecting to eat in a normal amount of time. An hour goes by and still nothing, not even an explanation or apology. This is when timing is everything, because without carbs, the insulin will hit and cause my blood sugar to drop. Luckily, I always carry candy on me, but it should never resort to that. Eventually the food came, and my short ribs were four tiny pieces of beef on a plate. I understand that I omitted the rice, but at least make it look appetizing. The chicken and ramen (with one slice of pork) were decent enough in terms of flavor, but it wasn't worth the time and price.2) If that wasn't enough, we ordered a large carafe of hot sake, and halfway through, we poured out an ant into my cup. When it was brought to the hostess's attention, her response was "oh, we've had an ant problem." So you're telling me they KNOW there's a problem and don't even check their cups/carafes or apologize! This was all levels of bad bad bad.3) HERE'S THE BEST/WORST PART. They decided to add EXTRA tip for themselves! You better believe that I am disputing this with my credit card. WOW. Will never repeat nor recommend. Shame on Michelin for this Bib distinction.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sara Marston
Delicious. I could have eaten a million of the steamed Bao. The ramen was delicious as well. Pricey, but worth it for such delicious food.Dietary restrictions: Ramen can be made gluten free, but not sure about cross contamination.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yuliana Nurumbetova
Food is not bad, and not really outstanding.To enjoy to the max, get veggie ramen, other ramens are ok, unless you like pork broth a lot, so someone might enjoy and like.Ahi poke was ok, wouldn't order that again.I believe that place is a bit overpriced for the dishes they serve. Service is outstanding, they serve quick and waiters are very nice.I would say food wasn't to my personal taste, friends with me liked it a lot, they had veggie ramen, mine was spicy, didn't impress me.So, I recommend you try it for yourself and make your own call.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brittany K.
We've tried this place a few times since my last review and are delighted to report it is pretty awesome now. The food is colorful, vibrant and delicious.
J G.
It's been five years since I last went to this place after some mediocre experiences. We ordered more carefully this time, and the dish I got was quite tasty. However, my wife got the wrong order. We mentioned it and he said they would remake it. 35 minutes later, nothing had arrived. We had to leave and asked for the check. They packaged our food to go once it was finally ready, but still charged the full $23 so my wife could eat it out of a plastic container after having sat through my entire dinner. Such a poor experience.
Celiac Safe! This restaurant is delicious. The service is excellent, food amazing, the drinks epic. I have celiac disease which requires strict gluten free preparation of my meal. Ramen Gaijin is totally on top of their gluten free protocols that this place is an excellent choice for anyone with a gluten allergy. Also our waiter was so knowledgeable on gluten free eating, he made us feel so comfortable ordering. I had the best Old Fashion I've ever had. They use an in house made "spiced sugar" that took the bitterness away and the drink was delicious. The restaurant has outdoor seating, so bring your dog. I truly appreciate when a restaurant takes my gluten allergy seriously and provides me delicious food in a safe environment.
We stayed at an airbnb in the area so we stopped by here because of the good reviews. The vibe inside was great, I loved the Japanese inspired decor and the relaxed atmosphere created by the wooden walls and picture frames was great. Me and my sister ordered the spicy tantanmen, it was delicious but the bowl was smaller than I thought for the price point. But I'm not too surprised. Solid 9/10. We also got the chicken karaage which was a solid 8/10. We also ordered a drink called the hitodama, really packed a punch and it was so pretty! Would recommend it!
I am a sucker for this place - it is cool just to walk in. Sitting at the bar, upstairs, or in the main restaurant just feels like a new experience each time we go. It also helps that the service is exceptional along with the food. My wife loves this place as it has options without meat. My kids also love this place which makes it hard as it's expensive to take them with us. We just recently took some very critical friends who will basically tell us how it is with the food (which I love about them). They loved it. Spicy TanTanmen is a win win if you like any basic yummy ramen. My kids love the Shrub Spritzer as a beverage. It sounds odd when they describe what is in it but try it...it is really good. You also cannot go here without order two ...yes two of the Kara-Age. Its fried chicken thighs with some "addictive chemical in ..the.. chicken that makes ya crave it fortnightly"..... joking...joking for those who know the move quote, you know what I am talking about. No it really doesn't have any chemicals...its just that good. That Kara is the bomb. Go there already, try it for yourself. I do wish they had like one or two more choices so I would come back more often but what they do make - they make very well.
Slow service and inattentive server. Waited an hour and a half for bowls of Ramen. Food was mediocre and pricey. Won't be going back.
Was not expecting a 3+hr wait with tables visible open.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
There is still this aura of pretentiousness at this place that's not worth the quality of the food. Sure it's a good bite but the reality is that both the staff and especially the hostess seating people are not very customer service oriented. Phone calls often don't get answered, they leave people standing in line without at least a "will be right with you in a minute." And overall just get a feeling that they don't really care if you wanna eat there or not. This is the third time that we walk in and then leave open bar, spaces and room to seat us. Wish it was different.
My son and I love this place. It has become our bi-weekly go-to for lunch on Fridays. They do get busy quickly, so make a reservation or get there when they open. The spicy tan tan men is our favorite ramen. It is always consistent and delicious, especially on a cold wet rainy day like today. The Karaage chicken and braised short ribs are our favorite appetizers. We also really like the pork or ahi Donburi bowls. The best part of this place, besides the food, is the servers, Andrew and Robbie. They recognize us every time we come in and are wonderful people. Can't wait to go back.
How good can vegan ramen be? Awesome! Everything is made with care, all the food is presented beautifully, and the vegan ramen is delicious. Dare I say "mouth-watering"! Well, I did get the dish with spicy tofu. Yum... And the place is beautiful and the staff is super friendly.
Solid ramen place! I would recommend going around lunch right when they open to avoid the issues the other negative reviewers have left.
Good conistant Ramen. Prices not updated online. Ramen is $23 not $15. Spicy Tantan yum.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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This was incredibly disappointing/enraging, especially after reading reviews and seeing that it was a Michelin Bib.We (my wife and I) were there on a Saturday night at 7pm. We were promptly seated after checking in for our reservation and had a pretty incompetent waitress.1) With my diabetes, I had to ask about carbs and if they would make any substitutions. Nope, wouldn't budge, and she didn't even apologize or offer suggestions; it was just a dry "no substitutions." I didn't want to cause a stink (after all, I knew it was ramen which is just full carbs). I opted for their short ribs (sans rice) and kara-age chicken. To prepare for the fried chicken, I injected insulin, expecting to eat in a normal amount of time. An hour goes by and still nothing, not even an explanation or apology. This is when timing is everything, because without carbs, the insulin will hit and cause my blood sugar to drop. Luckily, I always carry candy on me, but it should never resort to that. Eventually the food came, and my short ribs were four tiny pieces of beef on a plate. I understand that I omitted the rice, but at least make it look appetizing. The chicken and ramen (with one slice of pork) were decent enough in terms of flavor, but it wasn't worth the time and price.2) If that wasn't enough, we ordered a large carafe of hot sake, and halfway through, we poured out an ant into my cup. When it was brought to the hostess's attention, her response was "oh, we've had an ant problem." So you're telling me they KNOW there's a problem and don't even check their cups/carafes or apologize! This was all levels of bad bad bad.3) HERE'S THE BEST/WORST PART. They decided to add EXTRA tip for themselves! You better believe that I am disputing this with my credit card. WOW. Will never repeat nor recommend. Shame on Michelin for this Bib distinction.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Delicious. I could have eaten a million of the steamed Bao. The ramen was delicious as well. Pricey, but worth it for such delicious food.Dietary restrictions: Ramen can be made gluten free, but not sure about cross contamination.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food is not bad, and not really outstanding.To enjoy to the max, get veggie ramen, other ramens are ok, unless you like pork broth a lot, so someone might enjoy and like.Ahi poke was ok, wouldn't order that again.I believe that place is a bit overpriced for the dishes they serve. Service is outstanding, they serve quick and waiters are very nice.I would say food wasn't to my personal taste, friends with me liked it a lot, they had veggie ramen, mine was spicy, didn't impress me.So, I recommend you try it for yourself and make your own call.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
We've tried this place a few times since my last review and are delighted to report it is pretty awesome now. The food is colorful, vibrant and delicious.
It's been five years since I last went to this place after some mediocre experiences. We ordered more carefully this time, and the dish I got was quite tasty. However, my wife got the wrong order. We mentioned it and he said they would remake it. 35 minutes later, nothing had arrived. We had to leave and asked for the check. They packaged our food to go once it was finally ready, but still charged the full $23 so my wife could eat it out of a plastic container after having sat through my entire dinner. Such a poor experience.