Best Japanese curry in town. Can’t wait for it to reopen.
Whitt Sanders
I miss this place. I can't wait for it to return.
Lisa Witherow
Seriously missing this place. Absolutely love ramen spot and the owners are wonderful. One of the best ramen places around and the vibes are great. Can’t wait for them to reopen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lucy wondwosen
KATSU CHICKEN CURRY RICE!! MY FAVORITE THING. Can’t wait for them to open back up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staci D
This is such a fun place to eat. It’s my husband‘s favorite spot for ramen. I don’t really eat ramen but their fried rice is great. The atmosphere really makes this place. It feels so “Richmond.” It has the vibe and energy of a university restaurant with a diverse clientele. It’s tiny but every time we’ve been, we’ve managed to get a seat right away. The staff is always kind and attentive, and the food comes out quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shea Tatum
Everytime i go, i order the same thing. Beef curry ramen (with no bamboo shoots and no mushrooms) ((maybe extra corn if i can afford it)) with 1-2 edemame plates.The dish itself was amazing, it’s the only time ive ever had a dish like this, im usually craving the savory-ness of it since ive never really liked regular curry. it’s not spicy and it tastes really good. The only issue is when it gets to our table, it’s so hot i have to wait to eat it! Makes me drool just sitting there and watching it cool down, luckily i usually have my edemame to hold me over till it’s cooler. The food is a bit pricey, but in all honesty, that’s just richmond. (I come from hampton where i’m not really used to prices like this) This place makes amazing food that feeds me and boyfriend for 40 dollars! (not including tip) my order last time i went was: edemame (1) 5.00 Beef Curry Ramen (1) 13.00 Beef Ramen (1) 13.00 Cha-shu buns (1) 6.00
Next order of business.. the service. The service is.. AMAZING! Me and my boyfriend used to go all the time (hence why so many pictures) and we actually got to know and become acquaintances with one of the waiting staff there. Her name is Katie.
Katie works a lot, whenever we come in, she’s usually there. It’s her and her supervisor(?) that are usually working. we actually talked a lot to the manager(?) and learned her name but in our absence it was lost in my brain. (i feel so bad they’re so nice) (i think it starts with a S, something like Sunny or Song?)
Anyways, back to katie. shes perfect, so nice, she gives great big smiles and gets our order down quickly, but because we’ve been there so many times, she quite literally remembers our orders to the T, as she also knows our names! (and our cat since we’ve brought him a couple times in his bubble backpack)
we haven’t gone in a while, (i’ll be honest, we couldn’t afford it 😭) but last night, we were craving some good-ol ramen spot. When we opened the door, it was busy but yet,
“Hi! Shea and Topher, You guys! Long time no see!”
it was katie! and she still remembered us! We had to wait about 10 minutes for an open table, luckily they have a small seating area where we can still look at the menu (as if we’ll need it)
katie called us over to our table and was smiling ear to ear, i can’t even lie, i got a little emotional. She asked, “1 or 2 edemame today?” and i decided i MUST leave a review so everyone can know how amazing this shop is. It’s great. Please come and support them!
I just also want to say: katie automatically brought us forks (we don’t use the chopsticks😅) and the salt because she knows I like to put hella salt on my edemame. she learned us so well and it feels good to be known so well. Love this place, i hope it stays for a long time so i can revisit. ps. i took a picture everytime i went.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Robertson
Great spot for a quick bowl of ramen. Gyoza and bun was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
DamnYouRabbit
Life is too short for mediocre and flavorless ramen. It wasn't bad food, but it really wasn't that good either. There is so much better ramen to be had out there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gabriel Sone
Start off that I am no expert, but I have eaten ramen all around US and several parts throughout Asia (especially Japan). The broth had decent flavor though very light for a true pork based stock. Noodles were soggy and didn't hold well with the chopsticks. The partially boiled marinated egg was fully boiled and lack really any flavor which is a staple of ramen flavor profile. The biggest grip I had was the seemingly cheap level of meat offered in the dish itself. Look the staff are nice, location is convenient, but this is cheap ramen quality, and many of the college students and locals don't know what is actually good ramen. The staff raise their rating, but 3 out of 5 in my opinion. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but what I got was pretty average, tipping to almost below average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Todd Huse
Stopped in for lunch while in Richmond. I am not the Ramen afficionado that my daughter is, but we both enjoyed our choices. Photo is of the Udon Noodle (with Tako-yaki) lunch special. Daughter had the Shoyu ramen.
Delicious ramen and fantastic service! Would gladly go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Kuo
Love it! They service is good and the ramen was great! I was there the day before Christmas Eve! Hot Green tea is also a must in the cold chilly winter night! And the owner is a big VCU basketball fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Shu Ramen
Kristina Konicki
Ramen was very good and the lady serving us today was soo nice. We will come back
David Van Scoik
Great Ramen in a little hole in the wall store. Can be loud with people and with the street outside. Good selection of appetizers, Ramen, and Rice bowls.
Parking: You need to park somewhere nearby and walk unless you are a VCU student.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu Ramen
Sonny Turner
Ordered ahead forn pick up. My food was hot and ready when I arrived, and was still hot and delicious when I got it home 20 minutes later. The seasoned eggs are absolutely delicious, and the protein is always tender. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Shu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen Lunch Special
Best Japanese curry in town. Can’t wait for it to reopen.
I miss this place. I can't wait for it to return.
Seriously missing this place. Absolutely love ramen spot and the owners are wonderful. One of the best ramen places around and the vibes are great. Can’t wait for them to reopen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KATSU CHICKEN CURRY RICE!! MY FAVORITE THING. Can’t wait for them to open back up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is such a fun place to eat. It’s my husband‘s favorite spot for ramen. I don’t really eat ramen but their fried rice is great. The atmosphere really makes this place. It feels so “Richmond.” It has the vibe and energy of a university restaurant with a diverse clientele. It’s tiny but every time we’ve been, we’ve managed to get a seat right away. The staff is always kind and attentive, and the food comes out quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everytime i go, i order the same thing. Beef curry ramen (with no bamboo shoots and no mushrooms) ((maybe extra corn if i can afford it)) with 1-2 edemame plates.The dish itself was amazing, it’s the only time ive ever had a dish like this, im usually craving the savory-ness of it since ive never really liked regular curry. it’s not spicy and it tastes really good. The only issue is when it gets to our table, it’s so hot i have to wait to eat it! Makes me drool just sitting there and watching it cool down, luckily i usually have my edemame to hold me over till it’s cooler. The food is a bit pricey, but in all honesty, that’s just richmond. (I come from hampton where i’m not really used to prices like this) This place makes amazing food that feeds me and boyfriend for 40 dollars! (not including tip)
my order last time i went was:
edemame (1) 5.00
Beef Curry Ramen (1) 13.00
Beef Ramen (1) 13.00
Cha-shu buns (1) 6.00
Next order of business.. the service. The service is.. AMAZING! Me and my boyfriend used to go all the time (hence why so many pictures) and we actually got to know and become acquaintances with one of the waiting staff there. Her name is Katie.
Katie works a lot, whenever we come in, she’s usually there. It’s her and her supervisor(?) that are usually working. we actually talked a lot to the manager(?) and learned her name but in our absence it was lost in my brain. (i feel so bad they’re so nice) (i think it starts with a S, something like Sunny or Song?)
Anyways, back to katie. shes perfect, so nice, she gives great big smiles and gets our order down quickly, but because we’ve been there so many times, she quite literally remembers our orders to the T, as she also knows our names! (and our cat since we’ve brought him a couple times in his bubble backpack)
we haven’t gone in a while, (i’ll be honest, we couldn’t afford it 😭) but last night, we were craving some good-ol ramen spot. When we opened the door, it was busy but yet,
“Hi! Shea and Topher, You guys! Long time no see!”
it was katie! and she still remembered us! We had to wait about 10 minutes for an open table, luckily they have a small seating area where we can still look at the menu (as if we’ll need it)
katie called us over to our table and was smiling ear to ear, i can’t even lie, i got a little emotional. She asked, “1 or 2 edemame today?” and i decided i MUST leave a review so everyone can know how amazing this shop is. It’s great. Please come and support them!
I just also want to say: katie automatically brought us forks (we don’t use the chopsticks😅) and the salt because she knows I like to put hella salt on my edemame. she learned us so well and it feels good to be known so well. Love this place, i hope it stays for a long time so i can revisit. ps. i took a picture everytime i went.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for a quick bowl of ramen. Gyoza and bun was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Life is too short for mediocre and flavorless ramen. It wasn't bad food, but it really wasn't that good either. There is so much better ramen to be had out there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Start off that I am no expert, but I have eaten ramen all around US and several parts throughout Asia (especially Japan). The broth had decent flavor though very light for a true pork based stock. Noodles were soggy and didn't hold well with the chopsticks. The partially boiled marinated egg was fully boiled and lack really any flavor which is a staple of ramen flavor profile. The biggest grip I had was the seemingly cheap level of meat offered in the dish itself. Look the staff are nice, location is convenient, but this is cheap ramen quality, and many of the college students and locals don't know what is actually good ramen. The staff raise their rating, but 3 out of 5 in my opinion. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but what I got was pretty average, tipping to almost below average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Stopped in for lunch while in Richmond. I am not the Ramen afficionado that my daughter is, but we both enjoyed our choices. Photo is of the Udon Noodle (with Tako-yaki) lunch special. Daughter had the Shoyu ramen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tako Yaki 章鱼烧, Shoyu Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious ramen and fantastic service! Would gladly go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love it! They service is good and the ramen was great! I was there the day before Christmas Eve! Hot Green tea is also a must in the cold chilly winter night! And the owner is a big VCU basketball fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Shu Ramen
Ramen was very good and the lady serving us today was soo nice. We will come back
Great Ramen in a little hole in the wall store. Can be loud with people and with the street outside. Good selection of appetizers, Ramen, and Rice bowls.
Parking: You need to park somewhere nearby and walk unless you are a VCU student.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu Ramen
Ordered ahead forn pick up. My food was hot and ready when I arrived, and was still hot and delicious when I got it home 20 minutes later. The seasoned eggs are absolutely delicious, and the protein is always tender. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Shu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen Lunch Special
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