Hands down best ramen (especially the spicey ramen) you will find in the Philadelphia and southern NJ area- period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Hagan
Found this spot in Chinatown, got shrimp tempura, it was delicious. Like any place in the city a little high price side, but that’s to be expected, I’d love to go back and have Ramen next time.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony S (Torontofoodgourmand on IG)
Not sure what the hype is about. The broth was perfectly good but noodles and everything else is just standard. Their karaage chicken is absolutely horrible and I can’t for my life recommend ordering that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jamie Briggs
The absolute best in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L Adam
Terrible experience at this restaurant! Our order was a complete mess—waiters got half the dishes wrong and forgot one main courses entirely. What’s worse? When we pointed it out, they just shrugged it off like it was no big deal. No apology, no rush to fix it. Not recommended just waste time
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Connor X
Mannnnn, this place just slaps. But seriously, it’s my favorite place in Chinatown. Amazingly flavorful ramen, plus some to-die-for appetizers / sides (like the Japanese curry). Be prepared for a bit of a wait if you’re coming during peak hours, but it’s well worth it.
After years of hearing rave reviews about Terakawa Ramen, I finally came in! I understand the hype now.
I want to start this off by saying, I am not a huge ramen eater. I don’t have much to compare this experience to, but the broth was savory and the noodles weren’t overcooked. Chicken tasted good.
The star of the show for me, which was unexpected, was the side of chicken curry. Some of the crispiest chicken I’ve had and the curry was flavored well. Only $5. I will absolutely come back for more of that!
FYI - there are no reservations, but the wait even on a Friday night wasn’t bad. You put your name/number on a tablet and they text you when your table is ready. Plenty of nearby shops to shop in while waiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Terakawa Signature Ramen
chloe h
wasn't bad ! had it saved for a few years and just got the chance to dine in recently. staff was very friendly and service was efficient. food was a solid 7/10, nothing amazing to me, but it came out quick and was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki Tempura Appetizer
Nomad Hitch
Great service, okay location. I've been to ramen joints all over the country, and as well as Japan. I've gotta say this is the most bland boring ramen my lips have ever touched. It felt extremely disappointing how lack luster it was, seem derived of any flavor whatsoever. Can't recommend it.
I've been wanting to try this place forever, ever since I discovered it online about a year ago. I finally got to try it recently for lunch! The restaurant itself is pretty small, and the seating is pretty cramped. You sit on small stools at little tables, but that was fine. The stools are hollow block-shaped, so you can put your purse inside the stool to keep it safe. They have regular tables or you can eat at the bar section, somewhat similar to the setup of an old school diner. The foods I got were the veggie croquette, the charsu onigiri, and chicken katsudon. The croquette was delicious, with a crispy outside and a soft and fluffy inside. The charsu onigiri was EXTREMELY hot when it came out, so much so that I had to take it home to eat later. It was pretty good, but I can make better onigiri myself. The chicken katsudon was amazing! Perfectly cooked chicken, wonderfully juicy with crisp breading. The rice was also very well made, just the right amount of fluffy. The prices were also fantastic! The katsudon was only $15! Where I live, the same exact dish would easily be $26 to $30, and probably with less meat. Next time I'm in the city, I'm totally going here for lunch again!
They do not offer paper menus however! They utilize QR code menus, which is a bit tricky if you have a not great phone. I recommend looking at their menu at home while on a PC or large screen, and figure out what you want before you go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
J David Hillery
I had Terakawa on my Philly list to try and they did not let me down. Located on the edge of Chinatown away from the crowds. They have three locations.
A hostess will seat and it was quick for me as a single at the bar I was able to check the kitchen. I used the QR code at the table and dr decided on their Terakawa signature Ramen bowl. This bowl contains roast pork, bamboo shoots, kikurage, mushrooms, red ginger, chopped scallions and a seasoned boiled egg.
The dining room was packed on a Saturday evening. The decor was basic which was fine with me. The kitchen exposed.
My waitress was helpful and friendly with getting my drink. In under 10 minutes my bowl was in front of me looking and smelling amazing! The broth was money!!! The roast pork tender and yum. The noodles were a disappointment for me, but the bowl still was a solid 4 star in my book.
I would recommend and return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Q V
We visit here often, whenever we crave ramen this is our favorite place. There is no reservations available, you will have to arrive and sign in at the restaurant. The space is small and the wait can take up to an hour on weekends. But the wait is worth it, all the ramen broth dishes are so flavorful and complex, although I have tried the curry rice plates and udons, we always go back to order the ramen dishes. The apps like the bao, Takoyaki and fried shumai are also very good! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Dahlhausen
First time in Philly, I was recommended this place by a local. Easily the most delicious ramen I’ve ever had.
Hands down best ramen (especially the spicey ramen) you will find in the Philadelphia and southern NJ area- period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this spot in Chinatown, got shrimp tempura, it was delicious. Like any place in the city a little high price side, but that’s to be expected, I’d love to go back and have Ramen next time.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure what the hype is about. The broth was perfectly good but noodles and everything else is just standard. Their karaage chicken is absolutely horrible and I can’t for my life recommend ordering that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The absolute best in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrible experience at this restaurant! Our order was a complete mess—waiters got half the dishes wrong and forgot one main courses entirely. What’s worse? When we pointed it out, they just shrugged it off like it was no big deal. No apology, no rush to fix it. Not recommended just waste time
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mannnnn, this place just slaps. But seriously, it’s my favorite place in Chinatown. Amazingly flavorful ramen, plus some to-die-for appetizers / sides (like the Japanese curry). Be prepared for a bit of a wait if you’re coming during peak hours, but it’s well worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Terakawa Signature Ramen, Karaage Chicken Curry, Steamed Pork Gyoza, Tonkotsu Ramen
Best ramen in town. Service was very good too. If you’re craving for a good authentic ramen spot, this is it
Recommended dishes: Terakawa Signature Ramen, Shrimp Tempura Shumai
After years of hearing rave reviews about Terakawa Ramen, I finally came in! I understand the hype now.
I want to start this off by saying, I am not a huge ramen eater. I don’t have much to compare this experience to, but the broth was savory and the noodles weren’t overcooked. Chicken tasted good.
The star of the show for me, which was unexpected, was the side of chicken curry. Some of the crispiest chicken I’ve had and the curry was flavored well. Only $5. I will absolutely come back for more of that!
FYI - there are no reservations, but the wait even on a Friday night wasn’t bad. You put your name/number on a tablet and they text you when your table is ready. Plenty of nearby shops to shop in while waiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Terakawa Signature Ramen
wasn't bad ! had it saved for a few years and just got the chance to dine in recently. staff was very friendly and service was efficient. food was a solid 7/10, nothing amazing to me, but it came out quick and was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki Tempura Appetizer
Great service, okay location.
I've been to ramen joints all over the country, and as well as Japan. I've gotta say this is the most bland boring ramen my lips have ever touched. It felt extremely disappointing how lack luster it was, seem derived of any flavor whatsoever. Can't recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
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Chicken tan tan is the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I've been wanting to try this place forever, ever since I discovered it online about a year ago. I finally got to try it recently for lunch! The restaurant itself is pretty small, and the seating is pretty cramped. You sit on small stools at little tables, but that was fine. The stools are hollow block-shaped, so you can put your purse inside the stool to keep it safe. They have regular tables or you can eat at the bar section, somewhat similar to the setup of an old school diner. The foods I got were the veggie croquette, the charsu onigiri, and chicken katsudon. The croquette was delicious, with a crispy outside and a soft and fluffy inside. The charsu onigiri was EXTREMELY hot when it came out, so much so that I had to take it home to eat later. It was pretty good, but I can make better onigiri myself. The chicken katsudon was amazing! Perfectly cooked chicken, wonderfully juicy with crisp breading. The rice was also very well made, just the right amount of fluffy. The prices were also fantastic! The katsudon was only $15! Where I live, the same exact dish would easily be $26 to $30, and probably with less meat. Next time I'm in the city, I'm totally going here for lunch again!
They do not offer paper menus however! They utilize QR code menus, which is a bit tricky if you have a not great phone. I recommend looking at their menu at home while on a PC or large screen, and figure out what you want before you go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had Terakawa on my Philly list to try and they did not let me down. Located on the edge of Chinatown away from the crowds. They have three locations.
A hostess will seat and it was quick for me as a single at the bar I was able to check the kitchen. I used the QR code at the table and dr decided on their Terakawa signature Ramen bowl. This bowl contains roast pork, bamboo shoots, kikurage, mushrooms, red ginger, chopped scallions and a seasoned boiled egg.
The dining room was packed on a Saturday evening. The decor was basic which was fine with me. The kitchen exposed.
My waitress was helpful and friendly with getting my drink. In under 10 minutes my bowl was in front of me looking and smelling amazing! The broth was money!!! The roast pork tender and yum. The noodles were a disappointment for me, but the bowl still was a solid 4 star in my book.
I would recommend and return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We visit here often, whenever we crave ramen this is our favorite place. There is no reservations available, you will have to arrive and sign in at the restaurant. The space is small and the wait can take up to an hour on weekends. But the wait is worth it, all the ramen broth dishes are so flavorful and complex, although I have tried the curry rice plates and udons, we always go back to order the ramen dishes. The apps like the bao, Takoyaki and fried shumai are also very good! 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time in Philly, I was recommended this place by a local. Easily the most delicious ramen I’ve ever had.
I also like the ambience. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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