Nara Ramen and Izakaya - Bismarck

The service is always great. The food is consistent and delicious. They are knowledgeable about food sensitivities when I ask and always know which items contain what I don’t eat. We don’t get there often for sushi but are never disappointed when we do. We are happy to support this business!

EDIT: Also I’d like to add , instead of addressing me in person when I brought my concerns to the owner they tried to blast me on a fb post AND in a public forum. VERY unprofessional .. Food was alright….the stressed out tortoise pacing in the tank was upsetting . Won’t be back because of it. It is simple to research on how they should be kept, after I brought up my concerns about it pacing back and forth and banging into the glass she chuckled and said that it’s been like that for 4 years and that’s is it’s “normal” . I asked if it lives in that tank all the time and she said yes . Tortoises can see through the glass and may repeatedly try to escape, leading to stress and potential injuries from pacing or bumping into the sides. Glass aquariums are typically limited in size, and most tortoise species require large enclosures for proper exercise and temperature regulation. Please learn about the LIVING CREATURE you have on display at your establishment .

Fast friendly service. Food was great. Good place to dine in downtown Bismarck.

Food was great 👍🏿

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Takoyaki Octopus

Wife and I came for an early supper. Service was quick and food was delicious. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to try something new and very good quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tantanmen, Shrimp Tempura

My wife and I come here often for takeout orders and it is always fantastic food! I particularly love the Chashu Pork.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great staff and delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After ordering we waited almost an hour for the food. They weren't even busy at the time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Service was wonderful and fast. Restaurant was very clean and tidy. Food was great, but the Tonkotsu ramen I had was a bit plain. The spice paste they use simply isn't spicy enough.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Takoyaki Octopus

So glad to finally have a traditional ramen restaurant in Bismarck! Every dish I've tried has a wonderful, rich broth and fresh ingredients. Definitely worth frequent visits.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food and atmosphere. Staff was very friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The spicy ramen was very good. The eggs, noodles, bean sprouts, and pork were all outstanding.

I've probably tried 6 or 7 ramen joints around North Dakota (Fargo, Grand Forks, and Bismarck), and this has been my favorite so far

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bismarck continues to surprise me, phenomenal Ramen restaurant in ND! Spring Rolls were crispy, hot and fresh, and were delicious as was the dipping sauce.

Ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen (Beef broth with Shoyu base and chili oil, braised beef brisket, a tender beef back rib, shredded radish, cilantro, chopped onions, chili oil and a wedge of lime). Had to try because it looked over the top with a big Beef rib sticking out of it. Broth was the star, brisket was good as was the Beef rib.

Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gimme a minute to find some words…… ?‍?
The server asked me if we needed anything as he collected our bowls, a Time Machine would be perfect so that I could back up and experience this again. I ordered the Spicy Tantanmen, the broth was rich and fulfilling with a heat that personally I enjoyed and still lingers on my lips just slightly. Depending on one’s exposure to heat it might be recommended to order ‘mild’ but as for myself off the menu was perfect.
The cuts of pork were perfectly meaty and marbled and cooked so as to have a crispness and not feel rubbery and gelatinous in my mouth.
I second the rave reviews I’ve heard from local family and I’m over the moon I’ve had the chance to experience this place myself. I hope it continues to receive all the support it needs to be successful and here when I visit again. Nicely done!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tantanmen

What a find! Pulled off 94 yo explore and this place looked good. WOW, inside is like any LA high end place: black wood with stonework. Real kimono on the wall. Men’s room had fresh flowers. Oh and the food was awesome: beef ramen broth was sublime- beefy (alll I saw in road were cattle) with balance spicy and soy base. Karate was so crunchy and then juicy sweet inside. Oh and service was impeccable. Free WiFi too. Bravo! :-)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5