Textbook definition of a good bowl of ramen, focuses on the classics and does it well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jacob Caesar
hands down the best ramen i’ve ever had. i got the #1 and it was amazing. beautiful little restaurant with incredible food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
maraschino
Revisited Ishida for the first time since 2019 or so. The toppings for vegan menu items are simple and fresh, nothing particularly unique but tasty, with a somewhat small serving of sliced fried tofu. But the broth and noodles are what make it - shoyu and miso broths are both really balanced and noodles are chewy. Appreciate the vegan appetizers section and the potato salad is a nice starter or accompaniment to ramen.
Space is small and often busy (9 seats, counter height dining with backless stools) and has quick turnover. They won’t rush you, but it’s not really an environment for a drawn out meal. They also ask eating-in diners to spend $20 pp for anyone over age 10 (the vegan ramen starts at $20).
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-18
Romy Engel
I’ve loved this ramen spot for years! Ramen is so yummy. Small place with limited seating, a few vegan options! which is always amazing. Although, It feels like there could be a little more of the toppings, and meat / tofu. The wait might be long since there are not a lot of seats. I recommend trying this place for the great flavor, the coziness and the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nick
I’d think a bit before deciding to go to this place. First off not a very good spot for dinner as it is super small. They will tell you to move seats just to accommodate other guests WHILE you’re in the middle of the meal. Everything felt rushed and the ramen was just okay. The noodles tasted exactly like angel hair pasta noodles vs typical ramen flour noodles. Broth was tasty but wasn’t the best ramen I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Yecheng Wang
Very disappointing experience. Server is very rude and asked us to wait outside despite snow storm. Lack of compassion
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Detective Pikachu
Review: Ramen Ishida
Wow—this was phenomenal. I ordered the shoyu ramen, and the broth is the star. It delivers that classic shoyu (light soy sauce) profile with a rich, aromatic depth, yet it’s never overpowering or overly salty. The balance is spot on—clean, comforting, and deeply satisfying. I’ve had tsukemen nearby, and while it’s good, the broth there leans too salty for my taste. Ishida absolutely nails the balance here.
The pork belly (chashu) deserves special recognition. This is some of the best pork belly I’ve had in ramen. Perfectly charred, it offers multiple layers of flavor—slightly fatty, incredibly tender, and explosively flavorful. As you bite into it, the flavors open up beautifully in your mouth. Compared to the pork at nearby tsukemen spots (not bad by any means), this one feels more authentic and refined. The noodles and ingredients further elevate the bowl. Everything tastes authentic and intentional. The bamboo shoots have that slightly sour note, exactly how they’re supposed to be, adding brightness and contrast. Nothing overpowers anything else—every component complements the others perfectly.
Final verdict: Everything works together in harmony. From broth to toppings to texture, this bowl is thoughtfully executed and deeply authentic.
Must try. Highly recommended. 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Barbatos
SAVE YOUR TIME AND AVOID THIS JOKE OF A RESTARAUNT. The guy with the tattoos (I think he’s the owner named Ishida based on the other low ratings) really need to lose the attitude, otherwise he’s not gonna keep any customers or grow his business. I genuinely don’t understand why he has to be so condescending, smug and rude. The ramen itself is very average and not at all worth the wait. I would give this place 0 stars if I could
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marília Valengo
This branch is tiny, with no bathroom, so keep that in mind when going there. But the ramen, oh my, is simply the best (sing along if you must). The best in town for sure.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen, Pork Bun
C B
My bestie brought me here on my 3rd day of moving here. It was so cold out so she wanted to take me to her favorite ramen spot.
We arrived and got seated immediately, no wait time. We ordered the Crab Cream Croquet to share. It was so good! We then ordered the Umami Miso Ramen & the Spicy Mushroom Pork. Personally, I enjoyed the Umami more bc I loved the flavors. They were both delicious but my go-to there will definitely be the Umami Miso. I’ll come back to try it all though.
It got busy after being there for 30 mins - wait times increased. Service was quick. Enjoyed the ambiance and service. I definitely would recommend if you’re in the area.
Some of the best ramen I've ever had. I started with the sesame cucumber salad - delightful. Then I ordered the New Tokyo Style Shoyu - holy moly divine flavor. The noodles are high quality. Loved this ramen so much. Note: no bathroom available for customers, so prepare ahead. Staff are awesome. Highly recommend, efinitely returning 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Chan
Likely the best representative bowl of shoyu ramen in the city. It might be off putting if you dislike truffle as the taste and scent is noticeable but not in the fake truffle oil way.
Very small space so seating is limited to like 4-5 total with a notice that it's suggested you give up your seat 20min after receiving your order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L R Temp
Cozy, content and DELICIOUS! Would love to return. The ramen was well seasoned and tasty, truly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
If you like ramen, this place can’t go wrong for you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sally Bill
Giving one star here because of the service that ruined my meal. Tonight we went in a group of three, the entire restaurant was empty. We were asked to sit right by the door where it gets really cold when someone enter. And was denied to switch to the other side where fit three as well by the only male Asian waiter working there. Given the reason there:”We prefer to assign seats so other customers can sit”. I felt shocked and forced by his way of addressing because he was literally demanding the customers with unreasonable demand in an empty walk in restaurant. I finished my meal with my friends feeling forced and uncomfortable. There’s a lot to improve in this customer service.
Textbook definition of a good bowl of ramen, focuses on the classics and does it well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
hands down the best ramen i’ve ever had. i got the #1 and it was amazing. beautiful little restaurant with incredible food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Revisited Ishida for the first time since 2019 or so. The toppings for vegan menu items are simple and fresh, nothing particularly unique but tasty, with a somewhat small serving of sliced fried tofu. But the broth and noodles are what make it - shoyu and miso broths are both really balanced and noodles are chewy. Appreciate the vegan appetizers section and the potato salad is a nice starter or accompaniment to ramen. Space is small and often busy (9 seats, counter height dining with backless stools) and has quick turnover. They won’t rush you, but it’s not really an environment for a drawn out meal. They also ask eating-in diners to spend $20 pp for anyone over age 10 (the vegan ramen starts at $20). Updated from previous review on 2026-01-18
I’ve loved this ramen spot for years! Ramen is so yummy.
Small place with limited seating, a few vegan options! which is always amazing.
Although, It feels like there could be a little more of the toppings, and meat / tofu.
The wait might be long since there are not a lot of seats.
I recommend trying this place for the great flavor, the coziness and the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’d think a bit before deciding to go to this place. First off not a very good spot for dinner as it is super small. They will tell you to move seats just to accommodate other guests WHILE you’re in the middle of the meal. Everything felt rushed and the ramen was just okay. The noodles tasted exactly like angel hair pasta noodles vs typical ramen flour noodles. Broth was tasty but wasn’t the best ramen I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Very disappointing experience. Server is very rude and asked us to wait outside despite snow storm. Lack of compassion
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Review: Ramen Ishida
Wow—this was phenomenal.
I ordered the shoyu ramen, and the broth is the star. It delivers that classic shoyu (light soy sauce) profile with a rich, aromatic depth, yet it’s never overpowering or overly salty. The balance is spot on—clean, comforting, and deeply satisfying. I’ve had tsukemen nearby, and while it’s good, the broth there leans too salty for my taste. Ishida absolutely nails the balance here.
The pork belly (chashu) deserves special recognition. This is some of the best pork belly I’ve had in ramen. Perfectly charred, it offers multiple layers of flavor—slightly fatty, incredibly tender, and explosively flavorful. As you bite into it, the flavors open up beautifully in your mouth. Compared to the pork at nearby tsukemen spots (not bad by any means), this one feels more authentic and refined.
The noodles and ingredients further elevate the bowl. Everything tastes authentic and intentional. The bamboo shoots have that slightly sour note, exactly how they’re supposed to be, adding brightness and contrast. Nothing overpowers anything else—every component complements the others perfectly.
Final verdict:
Everything works together in harmony. From broth to toppings to texture, this bowl is thoughtfully executed and deeply authentic.
Must try. Highly recommended. 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SAVE YOUR TIME AND AVOID THIS JOKE OF A RESTARAUNT. The guy with the tattoos (I think he’s the owner named Ishida based on the other low ratings) really need to lose the attitude, otherwise he’s not gonna keep any customers or grow his business. I genuinely don’t understand why he has to be so condescending, smug and rude. The ramen itself is very average and not at all worth the wait. I would give this place 0 stars if I could
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This branch is tiny, with no bathroom, so keep that in mind when going there. But the ramen, oh my, is simply the best (sing along if you must). The best in town for sure.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen, Pork Bun
My bestie brought me here on my 3rd day of moving here. It was so cold out so she wanted to take me to her favorite ramen spot.
We arrived and got seated immediately, no wait time. We ordered the Crab Cream Croquet to share. It was so good! We then ordered the Umami Miso Ramen & the Spicy Mushroom Pork. Personally, I enjoyed the Umami more bc I loved the flavors. They were both delicious but my go-to there will definitely be the Umami Miso. I’ll come back to try it all though.
It got busy after being there for 30 mins - wait times increased. Service was quick. Enjoyed the ambiance and service. I definitely would recommend if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Some of the best ramen I've ever had. I started with the sesame cucumber salad - delightful. Then I ordered the New Tokyo Style Shoyu - holy moly divine flavor. The noodles are high quality. Loved this ramen so much. Note: no bathroom available for customers, so prepare ahead. Staff are awesome. Highly recommend, efinitely returning 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Likely the best representative bowl of shoyu ramen in the city. It might be off putting if you dislike truffle as the taste and scent is noticeable but not in the fake truffle oil way.
Very small space so seating is limited to like 4-5 total with a notice that it's suggested you give up your seat 20min after receiving your order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy, content and DELICIOUS! Would love to return. The ramen was well seasoned and tasty, truly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like ramen, this place can’t go wrong for you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giving one star here because of the service that ruined my meal. Tonight we went in a group of three, the entire restaurant was empty. We were asked to sit right by the door where it gets really cold when someone enter. And was denied to switch to the other side where fit three as well by the only male Asian waiter working there. Given the reason there:”We prefer to assign seats so other customers can sit”. I felt shocked and forced by his way of addressing because he was literally demanding the customers with unreasonable demand in an empty walk in restaurant. I finished my meal with my friends feeling forced and uncomfortable. There’s a lot to improve in this customer service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen
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