This place is outstanding! They were packed when we walked in, but we were seated quickly. Service was super friendly. The ramen broth was delicious, we are excited to go back to try other dishes. The only thing I could even remotely complain about is that it was freezing where I was seated in front of the AC unit, but the ramen warmed me up. This will be a 'go to' while we are stationed here at Carlisle Barracks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 8 Spicy Tantan Ramen, Black Garlic Ramen
Josie Albert
We have been dying to stop in for ages, but never quite were in the right place at the right time. Today, however, our stars aligned and we got to pop in for some black garlic ramen, Issei fried chicken, gyoza, and the Haru featured dish.
From the moment we walked in we were greeted delightfully, both by the staff and the glorious smells. My partner is a chopstick novice, but the server promised (and delivered) a judgement free zone whilst he tried. I'm experienced, I just suck, fwiw. Anyway, we loved every bite and we will be running back.
If you're in the neighborhood, or you're not but you want ramen, visit Issei Noodle Carlisle. You won't regret it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Heller
This Is a joyful place! The servers were friendly and attentive. We visited when my son returned to Dickinson College for a new semester, and our experience was a great way to start the school year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K. Zimm
Ordered two items and one was burnt with the other has no flavor at all. Noodles were burnt with all clumped up together. Didn’t have too much expectation but at least edible food with not burnt food too much to ask?!wont go back or recommend to anybody. We ended up throwing away two dishes after few bites…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ajla Salkic
I absolutely love coming here. Especially Jenna who works here. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that I’m well taken care of. Trust and believe every time I come I look forward to seeing her. Always a recommendation for folks coming to visit Carlisle too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hunter Barbour
Jade was a terrific waitor, he recommended the fried chicken which was crisp and delicious. The coconut water mango boaba was incredibly refreshing. The broth bowls were remarkably flavorful.We will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitch Maxwell
First time eating Ramen, not bad. I wish I went for the more spicy offering. Very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mia Striano
so i got the chicken pho the only reason im leaving a low number is the fact that this should not be allowed to be called pho the broth had no oho flavor no 5 spice nothing it was chicken stock that made it very disappointing i eat pho once a week however i will say that the mango sticky rice was to die for it was so delicious and for that reason and that only ill be back i will try some other food items and update my review if that food is better but word to the wise to not get the pho if your looking for authentic pho
Food: 2
Heather Smith
Good quality food but should have been half the price for the quantity.
On Today’s Episode of Secret Kid-Friendly Eats (That Parents Also Love) in Carlisle…
We braved a chilly morning at swim lessons, stopped by Georgie Lou's Retro Candy for a candy reward (because parenting is 85% strategic sugar deployment), and ended up at Issei Noodle for a hot noodle fix that turned into one of the best family meals we’ve had in a while.
Roland confidently ordered the vegetarian ramen with spicy tofu and sampled everyone else’s too. Rhys, who usually side-eyes anything new, happily devoured a plain ramen bowl. River, originally expected to live off gummy sharks from next door, took one bite of Ridley’s spicy kimchi fried rice and claimed it as her own.
Ridley negotiated a trade: he kept the eggs and passed the rice to River, then went full mad ramen scientist. He ordered a bowl of miso, dumped in a side of rice noodles, and crowned the whole thing with a fried egg. It was a masterpiece. He polished it off like a pro.
I had chashu ramen and added the fish cakes. They were every bit as cute and delicious as they looked. Our friend ordered the chicken pho and looked equally pleased.
The boba was next-level. Watching my kids drink it with wide eyes and dramatic gasps made the whole table laugh.
The staff was patient, kind, and completely unfazed by our large, chatty, spill-prone party. The online ordering was down, but they handled it all smoothly, pushed a few tables together, and made sure the baby had a safe spot.
The only mild complaint is that their hours can be unpredictable. I’ve pulled up ready to feast before, only to realize it was their off time. That said, the food, service, and atmosphere are always worth the trip.
The open kitchen adds to the charm. There’s something satisfying about seeing the food being made while the kids color, sip boba, and try to slurp noodles without launching them across the room.
Issei Noodle is officially a new go-to for our crew. Comfort food, great people, and a kid-friendly vibe that never feels dumbed down. Carlisle, you’ve got a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
Tamar Wallace
I have been here many times for the ramen and it is delicious, but this time I decided to try something new from them. I ordered the pad Thai, which I’ve had dozens of times from other restaurants, including dozens of times in Thailand. This was by far the worst pad Thai I’ve ever had, and I wouldn’t even consider it pad Thai. It had no peanut flavor at all, all of the very thin noodles were glued together in one giant blob, and it had a very sour vinegar taste to it and something else I couldn’t identify. I never do this, but I truly couldn’t eat any of it, so I went up to the counter to send it back. I was told that they don’t accept things being sent back or offer refunds because someone doesn’t like it. I can understand that to some degree, but this was not the product I ordered. It was not pad Thai and it was bad enough as to be inedible. A few minutes later as we were standing to leave the waitress brought the dish, boxed in a to-go box to our table. I was so put off by the experience that I don’t know if I’ll return, not even for the ramen.
Meghan Thomas
I try to stop in or get takeout whenever I’m in town, and always enjoy my meal! It’s always packed at dinner time and for good reason. I’ve tried the ramen, pho, and various rice and dry noodle dishes and have never been disappointed. Most recently, I ordered takeout for a group of 7 adults - each of us getting our own entree as well as sharing 3 orders of gyoza. Not only was the order completed very timely on a busy Saturday night, but portions were generous and several of us had leftovers for the next day.
The staff have always been kind and attentive, and I like how relaxed and informal the dine-in experience is. Can’t wait go to back!
Mara Smith
I must admit, my expectations were low when I walked into this quaint noodle shop in the middle of PA, but when I took that first bite of food I was absolutely blown away by the flavor, texture, and warmth that radiated from the dishes. The drinks were amazing, the food was absolutely delightful, and you could tell that the people working there poured every last bit of effort into everything they were doing. They have a large variety of dishes suited for every group of people and I loved every minute of being there. 11/10, I would encourage everyone in the area to try this masterpiece.
Joe Baxter
One of my favorite lunches. The waitstaff is friendly and seemingly very happy to be there. Try the Okinawan yakisoba! Yum!
Delicious! Carlisle’s best!
This place is outstanding! They were packed when we walked in, but we were seated quickly. Service was super friendly. The ramen broth was delicious, we are excited to go back to try other dishes. The only thing I could even remotely complain about is that it was freezing where I was seated in front of the AC unit, but the ramen warmed me up. This will be a 'go to' while we are stationed here at Carlisle Barracks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 8 Spicy Tantan Ramen, Black Garlic Ramen
We have been dying to stop in for ages, but never quite were in the right place at the right time. Today, however, our stars aligned and we got to pop in for some black garlic ramen, Issei fried chicken, gyoza, and the Haru featured dish.
From the moment we walked in we were greeted delightfully, both by the staff and the glorious smells. My partner is a chopstick novice, but the server promised (and delivered) a judgement free zone whilst he tried. I'm experienced, I just suck, fwiw. Anyway, we loved every bite and we will be running back.
If you're in the neighborhood, or you're not but you want ramen, visit Issei Noodle Carlisle. You won't regret it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Is a joyful place! The servers were friendly and attentive. We visited when my son returned to Dickinson College for a new semester, and our experience was a great way to start the school year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered two items and one was burnt with the other has no flavor at all. Noodles were burnt with all clumped up together. Didn’t have too much expectation but at least edible food with not burnt food too much to ask?!wont go back or recommend to anybody. We ended up throwing away two dishes after few bites…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I absolutely love coming here. Especially Jenna who works here. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that I’m well taken care of. Trust and believe every time I come I look forward to seeing her. Always a recommendation for folks coming to visit Carlisle too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jade was a terrific waitor, he recommended the fried chicken which was crisp and delicious. The coconut water mango boaba was incredibly refreshing. The broth bowls were remarkably flavorful.We will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time eating Ramen, not bad. I wish I went for the more spicy offering. Very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
so i got the chicken pho the only reason im leaving a low number is the fact that this should not be allowed to be called pho the broth had no oho flavor no 5 spice nothing it was chicken stock that made it very disappointing i eat pho once a week however i will say that the mango sticky rice was to die for it was so delicious and for that reason and that only ill be back i will try some other food items and update my review if that food is better but word to the wise to not get the pho if your looking for authentic pho
Food: 2
Good quality food but should have been half the price for the quantity.
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On Today’s Episode of Secret Kid-Friendly Eats (That Parents Also Love) in Carlisle…
We braved a chilly morning at swim lessons, stopped by Georgie Lou's Retro Candy for a candy reward (because parenting is 85% strategic sugar deployment), and ended up at Issei Noodle for a hot noodle fix that turned into one of the best family meals we’ve had in a while.
Roland confidently ordered the vegetarian ramen with spicy tofu and sampled everyone else’s too. Rhys, who usually side-eyes anything new, happily devoured a plain ramen bowl. River, originally expected to live off gummy sharks from next door, took one bite of Ridley’s spicy kimchi fried rice and claimed it as her own.
Ridley negotiated a trade: he kept the eggs and passed the rice to River, then went full mad ramen scientist. He ordered a bowl of miso, dumped in a side of rice noodles, and crowned the whole thing with a fried egg. It was a masterpiece. He polished it off like a pro.
I had chashu ramen and added the fish cakes. They were every bit as cute and delicious as they looked. Our friend ordered the chicken pho and looked equally pleased.
The boba was next-level. Watching my kids drink it with wide eyes and dramatic gasps made the whole table laugh.
The staff was patient, kind, and completely unfazed by our large, chatty, spill-prone party. The online ordering was down, but they handled it all smoothly, pushed a few tables together, and made sure the baby had a safe spot.
The only mild complaint is that their hours can be unpredictable. I’ve pulled up ready to feast before, only to realize it was their off time. That said, the food, service, and atmosphere are always worth the trip.
The open kitchen adds to the charm. There’s something satisfying about seeing the food being made while the kids color, sip boba, and try to slurp noodles without launching them across the room.
Issei Noodle is officially a new go-to for our crew. Comfort food, great people, and a kid-friendly vibe that never feels dumbed down. Carlisle, you’ve got a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
I have been here many times for the ramen and it is delicious, but this time I decided to try something new from them. I ordered the pad Thai, which I’ve had dozens of times from other restaurants, including dozens of times in Thailand. This was by far the worst pad Thai I’ve ever had, and I wouldn’t even consider it pad Thai. It had no peanut flavor at all, all of the very thin noodles were glued together in one giant blob, and it had a very sour vinegar taste to it and something else I couldn’t identify. I never do this, but I truly couldn’t eat any of it, so I went up to the counter to send it back. I was told that they don’t accept things being sent back or offer refunds because someone doesn’t like it. I can understand that to some degree, but this was not the product I ordered. It was not pad Thai and it was bad enough as to be inedible. A few minutes later as we were standing to leave the waitress brought the dish, boxed in a to-go box to our table. I was so put off by the experience that I don’t know if I’ll return, not even for the ramen.
I try to stop in or get takeout whenever I’m in town, and always enjoy my meal! It’s always packed at dinner time and for good reason. I’ve tried the ramen, pho, and various rice and dry noodle dishes and have never been disappointed. Most recently, I ordered takeout for a group of 7 adults - each of us getting our own entree as well as sharing 3 orders of gyoza. Not only was the order completed very timely on a busy Saturday night, but portions were generous and several of us had leftovers for the next day.
The staff have always been kind and attentive, and I like how relaxed and informal the dine-in experience is. Can’t wait go to back!
I must admit, my expectations were low when I walked into this quaint noodle shop in the middle of PA, but when I took that first bite of food I was absolutely blown away by the flavor, texture, and warmth that radiated from the dishes. The drinks were amazing, the food was absolutely delightful, and you could tell that the people working there poured every last bit of effort into everything they were doing. They have a large variety of dishes suited for every group of people and I loved every minute of being there. 11/10, I would encourage everyone in the area to try this masterpiece.
One of my favorite lunches. The waitstaff is friendly and seemingly very happy to be there. Try the Okinawan yakisoba! Yum!
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