Noodlepig

601 Bond Ave NW Suite 102, Grand Rapids
(616) 327-2922

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Madalyn Crawford

Delicious! Loved the Japanese Cafe Latte! I highly recommend it if you're looking for a coffee flavored Boba drink!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yvonne Alexander

Worst ramen I’ve had- very bland and did not taste authentic. A lot of authentic ramen shops offer soba noodles, which are a great gluten free option, but the noodles here did not compare, and dissolved in the broth immediately, which was very unappetizing.

Julian Alcantar

I had a very disappointing experience here. Took a big bite of what I thought was cooked chicken, only to find it was still frozen—absolutely gross. I informed the staff, and while they did remake the dish, I had to wait forever for it to be redone. To make matters worse, the noodles in the new dish were slimy. Not sure if they’re supposed to be like that, but it didn’t seem right to me. Overall, this visit left a lot to be desired, and I doubt I’ll be back anytime so

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Lillyana Powers

Great service, Signe who took my order was a delight. 10/10 would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Coconut Curry

Angie R.

The girl working the counter was extremely unfriendly. The ramen and cucumber salad were underwhelming and bland. I wanted to love it because so many people recommended it but it just wasn’t good. I typically love Asian food so this was an $80 bummer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

CIef

When I showed up they explained the whole menu for me and even offered to add more stuff if we hadn't had enough even while eating. They went above and beyond service and the food is just as good. I HAVE TO RECOMMEND THE FRYS, THEY ARE THE BEST THING ON THE MENU!

Kid-friendliness: Its kid friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodlepig Fries

Akhirah Tribble

great atmosphere and lots of options! the fries are some of the best ive had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodlepig Fries, Strawberry, French Fries, Shrimp Tempura

Chad

Our group of 8 recently visited Noodlepig, hoping for a great ramen experience, but we left thoroughly disappointed. We ordered the Shoyu, Zessan, and Miso ramen, adding toppings like pork shoulder, tofu, soft-boiled eggs, crispy garlic, and nori. Unfortunately, the broths were bland and uninspired, missing the depth and complexity that define quality ramen.

The Shoyu ramen felt flat and overly salty, the Miso ramen lacked any punch, and the Zessan ramen, which should have been bright and zesty, delivered neither. While the toppings were fine, they couldn’t make up for broths that failed to impress.

The atmosphere didn’t help either. The industrial décor felt cold and unwelcoming—far from the cozy warmth you expect when enjoying a bowl of ramen. For the high price point, we expected far better in both flavor and experience.

To make matters worse, the meal left our entire group feeling unwell later on. The richness of the ramen seemed poorly balanced, leading to discomfort for several of us. It’s disappointing when a meal not only underwhelms but doesn’t sit well afterward.

With 8 people in our group, it was a costly outing that delivered far less than expected. While we appreciated the creativity on the menu, the execution was lackluster and left us regretting the visit.

We won’t be returning. For the price and hype, there are much better ramen options elsewhere.

Parking: Beyond the disappointing meal, the parking situation at Noodlepig added unnecessary stress. There were no clear parking instructions, and the lot was confusing to navigate. As a result, I ended up getting a ticket from the police for parking in an unclear area.

For a restaurant in a busy area, better signage or clear guidance on parking options would make a big difference. Instead, it turned an already underwhelming visit into a far more frustrating and costly experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Jon Siegel

Great food service is good only service you have is talking to cashier and someone calling your name. But all staff were friendly would be 5 stars if the prices were a little more reasonable for what you are getting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Frank Chanthala

First off, the service was very quick and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Big ups to the staff here.

The ramen broth was just right and there's different broths to choose from and 2 different heat levels to choose from as well. There's plenty of add-ons in protein and veggies to choose from. The curry tonkatsu and pork belly were delicious and added plenty of extra flavors to the already tasty broth.

The umami fries with garlic mayo is a definite must try! If you want a quick ramen treat without sacrificing flavor, definitely try this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Aardema

Run by a lovely family! Delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aleaha Bowen

My favorite ramen in town and customer service is top notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Posole Ramen, Thai Coconut Ramen, Thai Coconut Curry

Kevin Wilder

This was my wife and I's second time dining in and we were even more impressed this time.

Initially we just got two Shoyu Ramens with pork belly, absolutely delicious. This time we got Zessan Ramen and Kare, with their fries, Taro Bubble Tea and the traditional bubble tea.

Zessan Ramen is like a warm hug, it is delicious, meaty, well balanced, rich, and full of flavored. The Braised pork was flavorful and tender. All fillings, the noodles were on point. One of my favorites period.

Kare was delightful as well, more spicy, unique curry based Ramen. The pork katsu was stellar. I really enjoyed this unique warming, rich, and spiced dish. Pairs well with Zessan if splitting plates with significant other.

The FRIES!!! My wife wanted fries so we gave them a try. The seasoning is perfect, the umami mayo is a revelation of genius. I will be trying to make it, wish me luck. Perfectly cooked, good quality, and very generous portion.

Taro Bubble Tea was good, a tad sweet for us, but the perfect taro flavor
amount. May try with Jasmine tea next time for the strong and slightly floral flavor.

Traditional bubble tea was a standout, more milk tea boba, added sugar. Great all rounder.

Service was friendly, helpful, accommodating, quick, and the food was fast too.

One of our favorites!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, French Fries, Zessan Ramen

Casper Dykstra

Really delicious food, very poor service. There were 3 waiters at the restaurant when I went with a group of friends and only one of them was actually attentive to their tables. Our waitress didn’t ask if we wanted drinks and it took 20-30 minutes of waiting just to order. I had to get up from my table multiple times to ask for napkins, waters and for the check.

Dietary restrictions: Very good gluten free options

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Kayla Martin

Very thankful to the cook Jake who not only corrected a mistake on our order but ensured both dishes were vegetarian by remaking them. The current menu is very unclear about the fact that you have to ask for a vegetarian substitution to the soup base, and in fact the front cover is the menu says they are vegetarian. If not addressed correctly from point of order, this could be a huge dietary restriction miscommunication/allergy safety issue. Very much appreciate Jake's commitment to correct this and take care of our dietary needs, he took our experience from okay to great. The only other complaint I had is that 2 menu items were not even being served at this time, yet were on the menu and were not communicated as unavailable ahead of time. Shoyu ramen was very good and bubble tea was tasty too.

Vegetarian options: Verify and explicitly notify the server you are vegetarian or you might not get kombu based dashi.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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