Noodles near Matthews, NC

“HOLY TOFU!!! So I am beyond thrilled to find this place. They are SO nice here extremely accommodating. They make their dumplings from scratch, nothing frozen or premade here. We are a vegan family and they make everything special for you with zero animal broth. They are wonderful here. It's a little bit of a hike for us but so worth it. We had Vegan dumplings, Eggplant with garlic sauce and Tofu with mixed veg and it was all so fresh. Very happy with this place.“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“excellent food decent prices“

“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.“

“Excellent food, warm service.“

“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!!!“

“The food was good. I do feel like I was pre judged though. I asked for medium spice level and the server said it was too spicy for me and she will bring me mild - medium. It was not spicy at all to me which was disappointing. Next time I will hope they allow me to choose what I want.“

“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.“

“This is the go-to Asian option for us for pickup. The prices are great and even better the quality is outstanding. Somehow there is a freshness to their ingredients that just sits much lighter than other oil heavy Asian places. You eat here and feel great. Also have dined in person and their waitstaff’s customer service is excellent. Go here enough and they’ll certainly remember your name.“

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

“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.“

“This is my first time to the restaurant! I’ve been seeing so many Facebook posts talking about this place and finally came to give it a try! We got pork soup dumplings and so many others and they are all SOOOOO GOOD!!! My favorite is the XO sauce pan fried radish cake!!! Must try everybody! I’m coming back for sure!👍“

“love love LOVE this place“

“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“

“Best restaurant here in Indian Trail 🍽️✨ Great food, great vibes, and every bite worth coming back for. If you’re in Indian Trail, this spot is a must-try! 😍 #IndianTrail #BestRestaurant #FoodieFinds #GoodEats“