Zundo has been one of my very favorites in OTR for years. I've never had a bad experience. The tonkatsu is the highlight, but it's always hard to skip the curry (I often take the curry to-go for the next day).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olive Smith
I ordered the miso ramen and it was so good, a nice light broth with pork, a soft boiled egg and bamboo shoots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Schurr
Best ramen in Cincinnati. I’ve had the best Tan Tan ramen available in NYC and the Tantanmen at Zundo with black garlic oil is better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
allan sandiego
Food was fantastic. Bartender/Waitress was extremely helpful, gave us tips and recommendations. Style and decorations are fitting and chic.
Update: food still fantastic!
nealy willy
I've enjoyed this place for years Service is great and I like that you can tweak the dishes a bit, like adding extra meat or noodles (or both).
I usually get the chicken katsu or tonkotsu ramen, but I'm also down with their donburi. They have a nice selection of sake, other wines, cocktails and beer, including from Japan.
The atmosphere is perfect for friendly dining conversations with soft music playing in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overwhelming Presence
Atmosphere is very intimate and there’s very moody lighting it’s quite pretty.
Service was good, attentive server and answered all my questions about the food.
And the food tasted exactly as I expected it to Overall I’d recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tako Yaki
Ellen Russell
Delicious! Everyone at the table got a different ramen bowl and enjoyed their food. We had dumplings and edamame as appetizers and they were excellent. I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail that was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Esche
Ok this was tremendous. Added an egg to the dish (im sorry I can't remember which i ordered). Truly enjoyed the meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pooja Rani
I had dinner here with my husband, and it was a fantastic choice for authentic Japanese comfort food. The restaurant has a cozy, inviting atmosphere with traditional decor that adds to the experience.
We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and Chicken Katsu Ramen, and both were excellent. The Tonkotsu Ramen had a deep, creamy broth with just the right amount of heat, complemented by tender roast pork, a soft-boiled egg. The balance of spice and umami made every bite satisfying.
The Chicken Katsu Ramen was equally impressive. The soy-based chicken broth was rich and flavorful, and the crispy breaded chicken cutlet added a great texture contrast. With bok choy, bean sprouts, and a soft-boiled egg, it was a hearty and comforting bowl.
Service was smooth, and the portions were generous. If you're in Cincinnati and craving bold, flavorful ramen, Zundo is definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Estrada
Wonderful waitress and delicious food! Learned the chef studied in Japan to make these fresh, from scratch dishes. I've been to Japan before amd this is the most authentic restaurant I've been to in the U.S.
Really evokes the japanese flavors, I mean, not the same because they made some adjustments, but broth is tasty as it should be, takoyaki and gyozas taste as they are supposed to, and the staff was nice enough to explain to us how to open a ramune bottle
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza
Jenna Jackels
Immediately seated when we arrived on an early sat afternoon. We got the tonkatsu ramen and spicy miso ramen- it was so delicious I’m thinking about going back tomorrow to try the katsu ramen 🤣 prices were fair and I appreciated the option to customize the ramen bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delana Meadows
We've been going for years now! We are regulars now! They never disappoint us when we go! The food is delicious 😋 Our hostess Kristi is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peyton O'Hara
Excellent Raman. Best ramen I’ve had outside of Japan. 10/10 recommend!
Zundo has been one of my very favorites in OTR for years. I've never had a bad experience. The tonkatsu is the highlight, but it's always hard to skip the curry (I often take the curry to-go for the next day).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the miso ramen and it was so good, a nice light broth with pork, a soft boiled egg and bamboo shoots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best ramen in Cincinnati. I’ve had the best Tan Tan ramen available in NYC and the Tantanmen at Zundo with black garlic oil is better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fantastic. Bartender/Waitress was extremely helpful, gave us tips and recommendations. Style and decorations are fitting and chic.
Update: food still fantastic!
I've enjoyed this place for years Service is great and I like that you can tweak the dishes a bit, like adding extra meat or noodles (or both).
I usually get the chicken katsu or tonkotsu ramen, but I'm also down with their donburi. They have a nice selection of sake, other wines, cocktails and beer, including from Japan.
The atmosphere is perfect for friendly dining conversations with soft music playing in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere is very intimate and there’s very moody lighting it’s quite pretty.
Service was good, attentive server and answered all my questions about the food.
And the food tasted exactly as I expected it to
Overall I’d recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tako Yaki
Delicious! Everyone at the table got a different ramen bowl and enjoyed their food. We had dumplings and edamame as appetizers and they were excellent. I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail that was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok this was tremendous. Added an egg to the dish (im sorry I can't remember which i ordered). Truly enjoyed the meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had dinner here with my husband, and it was a fantastic choice for authentic Japanese comfort food. The restaurant has a cozy, inviting atmosphere with traditional decor that adds to the experience.
We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and Chicken Katsu Ramen, and both were excellent. The Tonkotsu Ramen had a deep, creamy broth with just the right amount of heat, complemented by tender roast pork, a soft-boiled egg. The balance of spice and umami made every bite satisfying.
The Chicken Katsu Ramen was equally impressive. The soy-based chicken broth was rich and flavorful, and the crispy breaded chicken cutlet added a great texture contrast. With bok choy, bean sprouts, and a soft-boiled egg, it was a hearty and comforting bowl.
Service was smooth, and the portions were generous. If you're in Cincinnati and craving bold, flavorful ramen, Zundo is definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful waitress and delicious food! Learned the chef studied in Japan to make these fresh, from scratch dishes. I've been to Japan before amd this is the most authentic restaurant I've been to in the U.S.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Really evokes the japanese flavors, I mean, not the same because they made some adjustments, but broth is tasty as it should be, takoyaki and gyozas taste as they are supposed to, and the staff was nice enough to explain to us how to open a ramune bottle
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza
Immediately seated when we arrived on an early sat afternoon. We got the tonkatsu ramen and spicy miso ramen- it was so delicious I’m thinking about going back tomorrow to try the katsu ramen 🤣 prices were fair and I appreciated the option to customize the ramen bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been going for years now! We are regulars now! They never disappoint us when we go! The food is delicious 😋 Our hostess Kristi is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Raman. Best ramen I’ve had outside of Japan. 10/10 recommend!
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza
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