Noodles in Charlotte, NC

“This place is a must try if you are in the area. It was delicious.“

“First time getting to fine here as we live in SC but I have followed your restaurant on Instagram for a few years. It was so good and a lot of food at a great price! Very fresh veggies in my buttery noodles which I thought the taste was incredibly good 👍🏼 👍🏼“

“the drunken noodles were absolutely bomb and the servers are all really nice and the atmosphere was good“

“The food here takes me back to my days on the west coast. The service is great too!l“

“If you’re looking for authentic Japanese ramen in Charlotte, North Carolina, Menya Daruma is absolutely worth visiting.

As a Japanese chef and restaurant owner myself, I can confidently say this is the real deal.

Located near Uptown Charlotte, Menya Daruma is the kind of ramen shop that takes ramen seriously. Parking is conveniently located right in front of the restaurant, which is a huge plus in this area.

What impressed me most were the noodles.
They are fully homemade, and the moment you take a bite, you can immediately smell and taste the wheat. The texture, aroma, and overall balance make it very clear that these are authentic handcrafted ramen noodles. You can instantly tell the difference compared to many other ramen shops.

The soup is also house-made, and even the gyoza and wontons are homemade as well. That level of detail and dedication is something true ramen fans will appreciate.

I wanted to try as much as possible, so I ate the tonkotsu ramen in the restaurant and also tried several other ramen dishes. Everything was excellent.

The tantan ramen especially stood out to me. The spices were layered beautifully and created a rich, satisfying bowl without feeling too heavy. Honestly, I think the tantan ramen would be especially great during the summer.

The atmosphere also feels very ramen-focused. Casual, but with a serious dedication to the craft rather than trying to be trendy or flashy.

If you want handmade noodles, authentic Japanese ramen, and a true ramen shop experience in Charlotte, Menya Daruma is definitely worth checking out.“

“Great place for a quick bite and their boba tea variety is extensive! My 17 month old approves of the knife cut noodles. The boba tea and service was 10/10. We’ll be back again soon!“

“Some of the freshest, delicious food in Charlotte. The owners are invested in your experience and have done a wonderful job with their new restaurant. Highly recommended.“

“excellent food decent prices“

“Ohhhh how I love her Sweet Pork Belly dumplings. They have the most delectable and delicate thin wrappers with copious amount of meat that is moist and packed with flavor. Each bite is an explosion of chilling oil, onion, and five spice which plays well with the sweet pork belly. Its cute and cooked so its not greasy or crispy but succulently moist. I also order the classic Dan Dan which isn't too spicey but has a nice kick. I came during dinner and received these huge portions. I typically get the lunch portion which is more than enough to satiate my hunger. I forgot how l massive the regular portions are. I had some left for lunch the next day. Its great to share too.“

“love love LOVE this place“

“Wonderful food and atmosphere. Great employees! Went twice within 5 days while I was in town visiting. Will definitely come back when I’m town again!!!“

“I had lunch here on 1/7/22 and it will be my last time eating at this restaurant unless changes are made. The restaurant was slow with only us and one other table at time. A 3rd group of 3 came in with a dog. The server asked if it was a service dog and the guest replied yes and offered to go back to the car and get the dogs vest. The server said they didn't need that but made them sit by the garage door and continued to ask them questions about the dog and if they had some type of ID or card as proof. He then opened the garage door while it was 47 outside. Everyone in the restaurant was cold, one couple got up and moved and we just wrapped things up without finishing our lunch but especially that group who was now basically left sitting outside. They tried to explain what was and wasnt allowed when it came to service animals and were nice to the server and told him they understood when he said he was new and would need to ask the owner but he just kept saying this is what his owner told him he had to do and left the huge door open and everyone in the cold. They ended up leaving, then the server came around and tried to blame them for the poor treatment and said they were using offensive language.. ( the restaurant is tiny I was only 1 table away and they were very nice the whole time even when they expressed their disappointment in the way it was being handled they were not rude) This isnt the way anyone with a service dog or any sort of handicap should be treated. We wont be coming back until this place can figure out how to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.“

“We ordered the Massaman curry 🍛 and Pad Thai 🍜both were absolutely amazing! The flavors were rich, authentic, and perfectly balanced 😋✨

I truly love this place ❤️ The staff is always friendly and welcoming 😊 and the food is consistently super flavorful 🌿🔥

I’ve been here at least 5–6 times, and every single time the dishes taste just as goodsame quality, same amazing flavor 👌💯 That consistency is what keeps me coming back!

Also, when I asked for warm water, they kindly provided warm tea in a kettle 🍵such a thoughtful touch! The salad they serve is fresh and really delicious 🥗✨

I especially love the spring rolls 🥢they taste like they’re made from scratch, super crispy and crunchy on the outside, with soft, flavorful veggies inside 😍🔥“

“The food was outstanding and service was excellent. Would highly recommend. The pork Bahn Mi was delicious and the pickled vegetables complemented it so perfectly. Omg amazing“

“I like it! So many choices, add a sake bomb.“

“The food is fresh, large portions and always taste great each time I've ordered. I've been going since they opened. And everyone is always nice.“

“We visited for the first time April 2026. The food, ingredients, and service were truly a step above. This is what we look for when we dine out, quality ingredients preparred well.
We try to avoid places with pre-processed foods from the conglomerate food suppliers. The food was excellent and so was the service. We look forward to our next visit and recommed you plan your own. Many of the dishes were large enough to share. We ordered more food than we normally would have for our table of 3. We wanted to try several items and knew we would be taking leftovers home with us.
We had a little trouble finding the restaurant, they are located on the second floor.“

“Best food and service in Steele Creek. I highly recommend!!!“

“I enjoyed my dinner and I will be back.“

“Went To This Restaurant First Time Today With a Friend
Tay and Mia Were Awesome
Opened Exactly at 10;30 Am
Grill Was Ready
Helped Us Make Right Choice
Amazing These 2 Woman Were Running The Store As Business Was Rolling In
Definitely Coming Back and Telling My Friends
😃😃😃😃😃
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Food was good fresh for lunch buffet almost a full house right at opening!! Been twice!!“