Ramen Umai- University City

It is not exactly 100% autentic Japanese food because we are in Philly but the taste is good and the service too.
The Umai Red was good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super slow. Not enough options available . Wouldn’t recommend

Clean, food is delicious and plentiful. Service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen

This is a really great cheap-ish spot for a meal. We got two bowls of ramen, four spicy chicken wings, and two orders of mochi for less than $40. Food came out quickly and was delicious. The round chashu was slightly superior to the chashu pork shoulder. Highly recommend ending the meal with a little serving of mochi. It was the perfect treat after the warmth and strong flavors of dinner. We went around 8PM. It was busy but not packed. YOU SHOULD GO HERE!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen

The hotpot and the rice was really good and the food came fast and the waitress was really nice 5 stars for sure

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yummy! The pot and ramen taste great! The fried porklet could be more juicy but the crust is nice and crispy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. They never cheat you on portion nor taste. Very kind and respectful staff.

Pictured is the fish dish, which is pretty much a gallon of very tasty food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was really good. It tasted like someone’s mom made it! Warm and comforting. I got the black oil pork broth and my cousin got the chicken. The round chatsu had way too much fat for my taste but the pork shoulder was perfect. I don’t usually ever get chicken but the broth was so nice and rich that I’ll definitely be getting that next time. The only other thing I would comment on is that there should be another staff member either waiting on tables or cleaning them off. The girl they had doing it was overwhelmed because she was by herself.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ramen is always fresh and delicious just wish there were more broth options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken Ramen

don’t love this place, I asked for less salt and it was sooo salty I got burned from all the sodium and could not even drink the soup. V sad bc I wanted to like this place

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

The food was quick and cheap. The ramen was amazing and the broth was thick. I think this is by far the best ramen I've ever had in University City. Definitely a place you should visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen, Teriyaki Chicken Ramen

I know both Chinese and Japanese food quite well and I have to say the ramen has a clear Chinese spin on it. Not to say it’s bad - it’s pretty good, just not as authentic as the other ramen place down the street. Ramen umai is cheaper though, so both are good. The tip is automatically 18% on the ipad and the waiter stares at you as you click on it so that’s not super nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The ambience and friendliness of staff was great! However, 3 of my friends got the Umai Black and all had food poisoning the next day. I had the Beef Udon and it was delicious! The food tasted great all around, just did not settle well later on for my besties. I think the Umai Black needs to reassessed, since all 3 of my friends got sick from it. :(

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Niku Beef Udon

Been here many times, foods been great and services exceptional as always. 10/10 recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Pork Ramen, Mango Creamy Soda

I personally think the ramen is not bad, but also nothing about it really stood out to me personally. Their fried chicken is a good appetizer.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen