Bankara Ramen & Bar

1030 S Broadway, Lexington
(859) 288-0028

Recent Reviews

Stephen Frietch

Drove all of the way from Somerset and they were randomly closed during normal business hours. Wednesday at 1130. Call ahead so you don't waste your time.

Cheryl Frietch

They were closed when the sign said they were supposed open at 11. At 1159 on Wednesday they just decided to not be open with no explanation. We drove several miles just to turn around and leave. ?

Jonathon Everman

Ramen is good. Chashu is poor. Dumplings are great. Its hot as hades on a heater in here. Get some aircon and take better care with the meats. This used to be my favorite ramen house. Sad day for sure.

Fernando Hernández Jr.

The Ramen and Takoyaki was great, and the atmosphere was relaxing and cozy.

Leo G.

The ramen was amazing and the takoyaki was to die for! The staff was attentive and respectful of space due to COVID-19! Highly recommend and will be returning!

Safarii Wright

Just left here and my boyfriend and I had the shio ramen. Not only was it flavorless, but everything EXCEPT the egg, was over cooked. The egg was UNDER cooked. The noodles were literally top ramen noodles. It seemed like nothing was cooked fresh except the noodles... Please just save your time and money. I gave them 2 stars however because the gentleman was nice enough to take my bowl off the check without being asked.

Matthew Hartman

Lukewarm ramen that tasted like bathwater. Not a great combo

Iz C

Mediocre. Got the tonkatsu Ramen. The broth was a bland and the pork was flavorless and overcooked. I remember liking this place when it was named something different. We were very disappointed.

Shermaine T.

Banked that tasty deal!!For 7.95 each, I got me a huge bowl of Tonkatsu ramen and my friend a Spicy Ramen and Katsu Don!My favorite is their egg. They cooked theirs to a perfect soft boil. PEOPLE, this is a good indication of a good ramen.The Tonkatsu broth was milky and succulent. It even has a slice of pork, mushroom and bamboo. Same for the the Spicy Ramen. It was not too spicy and you can still taste the Tonkatsu flavor background. It was served hot and quick. For the price, they truly did not skimp of the ingridients and experience delivery. The katsu was thick and cooked to perfection. AGAIN, it was a very generous serving as noted by my picture.For anyone that has been here, how did their curry udon taste? I am very intrigued to know and find out soon

Mariam Smith

My favorite place to go for food when visiting Lexington! The soy egg is so good and the rice bowls are tasty and filling

Yahalomah Netiva Levi

This is a cool place with delicious food. I would have given 5 stars but the bathroom was a terrible experience. Extremely dirty with a broken lock, a refill soap bottle in place of soap and the front of the toilet paper fell off when I tried to use it.

Robert Srodulski

Nothing like a bowl of hot miso ramen on a cold winter evening. Broth was perfect, noodles pork bean sprouts bamboo egg. Yum!

Aeda W.

I'm sorry to say that this place blows. We stopped here on our way to hike and before long I was puking ramen in the woods... atmosphere here is not well considered, plastic everything, not an airy place (maybe open dark blinds?), and not fresh ingredients. Maybe it was the chile oil I put on to give it any flavor... Regardless, I was puking ramen in the woods within half an hour of digesting. No fun. Just work on the quality of ingredients, decor and vibe, the flavor and freshness, and it could be soooo much better.

Gary Hamilton

I get to eat here a lot since I work close by. I got to say the customer service is always great and they keep the spot well kept all the time. Rates are convenient and they serve big portions.

Jordy B.

We had the tonkotsu ramen, seaweed salad, and spicy tofu nabe. The ramen was good. I got extra noodles and it was PLENTY. Flavor is mellow. The seaweed salad was delicious. The nabe is SPICY but very good. Service is slow and lax which is why we left 4 and not 5 stars.

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