Ramen Restaurants near Providence, RI

“This is the best ramen restaurant in the east coast in my opinion. I've tried many ramens from cheap to expensive and went to Japan to try the authentic ones. Pickerel is a whole new level of flavor experience. The chef really elevated ramen to the next level and every week they offer different flavors. So, there's always something for everyone. The first ramen I tried was a yuzu chicken broth ramen which felt like my mom's hug. It had the most amazing broth that was so clear, delicate and refreshing which I never experienced in any restaurant in the USA. They offer drinks that pair well with ramen especially wine. I never thought wine would work with ramen, but somehow they did it.

They do spontaneous closing here and there. So, if you're planning to go there, make sure to check their instagram for any post. It's first come, first serve. Usually people line up when they open. If you come around dinner time 6pm or so, you'll probably have to wait at least 30-60 min depending on the day. The inside seating is not suitable for large party ~ max 4 people.“

“After an incredibly hot visit to the Roger Williams Park Zoo, I was craving something salty and satisfying on a spiritual level. With that in mind, there's nothing else I could imagine other than a hot bowl of ramen.

Located about 1.7 miles or a 7min drive away, I was excited. Upon pulling up to the front of the building, you can drive slightly further down SE and park in the small lot with several spots.

I actually don't remember anything about the interior to comment much. I was laser focused on getting food in my tummy.

We ordered;

Tan Tan Men ; a bowl of ramen with spicy pork miso broth. this absolutely hit the spot. it was deliciously salty and full of umami, and the toppings were just right, and I inhaled it in minutes

Fried Calamari ; another excellent dish. the calamari was nice and crispy and the meat was tender. couldn't have been done any better. the mango chili puree sauce was also very good and something I haven't had before

Tako Yaki ; I'm not sure if I need to say anything about this. it's about as yummy and expected of a properly-done tako yaki as you would expect

Karaage ; this one was actually pretty upsetting with how bad it was. the chicken seemed like it was very overcooked - the skin was hard and crunchy instead of crispy, the meat was not juicy, and honestly the portions of these chicken bites were pitiful. I even sent a snap to a friend and she felt bad for me. the flavor was also immensely salty. it came with spicy mayo (which was actually spicy! that never happens!) and a tonkatsu sauce, but honestly I was desperately in need of something sweet like ketchup or honey. Wife and I ate a total of 3 pieces.

Our waiter was very apologetic and asked multiple times if we wanted it re-done or if we wanted something else, but we were already pretty content by the time we could air our complaints. To my satisfaction, he removed the karaage from the bill.

Despite the miss, the customer service and the quality of the other foods makes it easy for me to still give the place full stars.“

“Amazing dumplings. Food was fantastic“

“Favorite place to get ramen in prov!“

“Tori Tomo has the very best ramen I have ever eaten. They know me well. I eat lunch there at LEAST once a week. Get the Tom Yum Ramen with Chicken. It's very hot and spicy but not inedible! It's the perfect meal. So satisfying and tasty. Most gracious owner/ chef and lovely waitstaff are always keeping the place in perfect form. It's a literal "can't miss" choice.“

“Authentic mala xiang guo just steps from Brown. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, perfectly balanced heat. Candice at the counter is
wonderful: warm, helpful, and genuinely happy to walk first-timers through how it works. Highly recommend.“

“We have eaten there three times with friends over the past couple of months. The food has been fantastic each time, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming (prompt and efficient service too). We will definitely be going back!“

“We just tried out the new location in north Providence. It was absolutely delicious!!!! It was very clean, the service was exceptional and very attentive. They came over to us several times to make sure everything was okay. The manager Bob was super nice ! He came over to introduce himself and made sure we were okay several times as well! Highly recommend!!“