Maki Express

209 W McMillan St, Cincinnati
(513) 721-6999

Recent Reviews

Drielly Queiroga

It's a simple place, but the food is always great and for a fair price. They changed the noodles pasta and although I like the old one better, it is still good!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen Pork Marron Bone Broth, Katsu Don, Misio Ramen, Takoyaki

Badr E.

Amazing hole-in-the-wall ramen place. Great food at great prices. Hugely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jazmin Ramos

Ordered the tonkotsu ramen, really hit the spot. Lots of noodles and good portion size for the price. We left full, quick service for food. Small place, only 3-4 tables.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen

Howard Xu

The ramen TASTES SO GOOD and is in surprisingly affordable price and great portion. I would visit the place regularly if I lived nearby.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

B B

Really, really disappointing. Went there and they had none of the ingredients for what my fiance ordered, so he had to keep ordering something new and they kept coming back to say they can't make it.The bowls itself were super super disappointing. Hard, low quality noodles, barely any flavor in a watered down broth, extremely tough toppings that tasted bland or like it's sat out forever.I seriously could've made better grocery store ramen at home for the same quantity and quality.That's not even the horrific service where the guy was just loudly shouting on his phone, while slowly taking the chairs off the tables so we could sit and eat, no greetings or anything. The lady was nice though although she struggles with English which is understandable.At least it was pretty cheap and quick, but I'm never ever going again because of how unremarkable and disappointing it was.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Holden N.

Good food, fast service and home-y environment. Can be a little cramped and some ingredients may be cold but the employees are attentive and hospitable

Victor V.

I'm traveling for work and it is always great to find a gem like this place. I love ramen. I've even tried my hand at making it myself. Way to time intensive for me so finding places like Maki Express makes it so much more worthwhile to just go and sit down and have a bowl. The place is tiny with about 4 tables, but very clean and presentable. The service is just right, but maybe they shouldn't allow there employee to sleep at one of the tables. Other than that, great.Now for the food. I ordered the gyoza fried and it didn't disappoint. The filling could of been a little less sinewy, but the flavor was spot on. I also ordered the Tonkatsu ramen with a soft boiled egg and pork chatsu and it was delicious! The right amount of spice. The pork belly chatsu was perfectly succulent and flavorful, noodles perfectly cooked and the broth was soooooo good. Cannot recommend this place enough. AWESOME!

Caden Elwell

Amazing Ramen

Marti Belle

Place is very small, only seats maybe 12 people but definitely worth taking out if you can’t find a place to sit. We sat down and within ten minutes had our food. My bf has the tonkotsu ramen and I had the chicken Teriyaki. At first I almost asked for more sauce but once I got under all the veggies, it was the perfect amount. It was a really large serving and very delicious. I forgot to take a photo at first but after eating I knew I had to leave a review. The ramen he said was also really good. Looking forward to being back soon.

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Shumai

Kiara Groves

great food for the price, the curry was excellent. the restaurant is quite small and can't seat many people so carryout for groups larger than 4

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Japanese Katsu Curry

Cici B.

AMAZING FOOD, service was quick. It was cold since the door kept opening and it's a small place so I recommend eating in-house on a warmer day. But was AMAZING! Fresh food.

Jeshanah J.

I got this to go after work and it was good! The tonkatsu ramen was very flavorful and soft boiled egg was perfection. I love that they separated the broth from the noodles for to go so you could warm it up once at home. The restaurant itself is TEENY. Like maybe three small tables for two TEENY, but I think it works well.

Darryl Williams

Everytime I go here is a great meal. It's been some years since last time I went and it seems that the unit that they're in is a bit smaller. On a busy day, you might get stuck taking your food to go, as there's not much seating. All in all I love this place in its food authenticity.

J

They have amazing ramen and udon!! It’s a small restaurant so if you have a lot of people with you, you might want to call ahead or order take out. Amazing food and a large portion for the price. A bowl is $10-$11.

April S.

I love their ramen. So yummy. Their food had all the best ingredients. Good take out place!

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