I was fairly new to Ramen when I came here. The staff were friendly and patient with all my questions. The food was great, and they have some unique options that I haven’t seen at other Ramen restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Beyer
The ramen soup is not the same as what we had when they were at the Lamplighter location. The broth was SO salty it was almost inedible. When we ate the ramen at the Lamplighter location. it was as good as NYC or any other big city. If we don’t tell you the good with the bad how can you get better.
Please change it back so we can come back for more!
Nick Beyer
The old location used to be my favorite. Now this new place the food was soooooo salty (like drinking soy sauce), not as much fresh ingredients and noodles were not done. So disappointed!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Norm Kitchen
I am shocked to see all the good reviews for this place. The food was incredibly salty and the noodles tasted like they came straight out of a packet from Walmart. I have had very good ramen in the past. This place isn't that.Parking: The nearby parking lot costs $8 an HOUR. Ridiculous.
When ramen places started getting popular, all I could think of was the oodles of noodles I ate as a kid. I wouldn't even buy ramen at these places. I'd usually get rice and greens based bowls at the places that offered them lol. We decided to hit up Sticks & Spoons in the food hall, a place that’s all about ramen, so I knew I'd have to get it. Man I'm glad we went.I had the Buddha Paitan Ramen, and it was nothing short of a food epiphany. The broth struck this perfect sweet-savory balance, along with the other contents of the bowl, that altogether surprised the heck outta me. It was like the chef knew what my taste buds were missing because I've been pretty disappointed with most of the food offerings around here.Every spoonful was a journey. My wife even said I looked like I was on a spiritual quest, and honestly, I felt it. This wasn't just eating; it was discovering a whole new level of flavor I didn’t know existed.This bowl felt like it was made for me. Generous portions, complex flavors weaving together in harmonyr.If you hit up the food hall and see Sticks & Spoons, don't miss it. It’s not just food; it’s a flavor adventure that’s too good to miss, in my opinion.This is what "cooked with love" tastes like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Tonkotsu Ramen
John Stations
Waaay
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
SaschaB!
10/10 so cute, delicious spicy miso ramen ? ? very nice staff. Can't wait to ho again and make memories with the kids and husband ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Laura Armentrout
Placed an order at 5:55pm to be picked up at 6:40pm, but my husband sat waiting for our food until 8pm. Not the first time this has happened. I love their food but they need accurate time estimates or we won't be able to come here any more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Alexia P.
The staff was very nice and helpful when ordering. The ramen was so delicious. I definitely see why they sell out. Get there early if you have a specific ramen in mind. The ramen was savory, and the toppings made it that much better. Highly recommend trying this place. Will definitely return.
Couldn’t recommend this place enough! It’s small but cozy, and exactly the place you want to be enjoying a nice bowl of ramen in. Hands down, the best ramen. And I highly recommend adding the shiitake mushrooms to your bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Tina
Most delicious ramen in roanoke, the pork belly is delicious! There are vegetarian options as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork
Pandora
absolutely amazing food, more than worth the wait when they get busy, very fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alec Manning
Best ramen in town. My wife and I enjoy it most Sundays!
Joe P
Great restaurant and highly recommended. Very good takoyaki. They had an interesting mix of the typical sauce with spicy mustard that was really good and added another dimension to the taste. Ive had better Ramen in Japan but this was really good. Probably best I've had in Virginia. They have about 8 seats inside and about 4 picnic tables outside. It's not a fancy dining experience but it's certainly tasty.
I was fairly new to Ramen when I came here. The staff were friendly and patient with all my questions. The food was great, and they have some unique options that I haven’t seen at other Ramen restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ramen soup is not the same as what we had when they were at the Lamplighter location. The broth was SO salty it was almost inedible. When we ate the ramen at the Lamplighter location. it was as good as NYC or any other big city. If we don’t tell you the good with the bad how can you get better. Please change it back so we can come back for more!
The old location used to be my favorite. Now this new place the food was soooooo salty (like drinking soy sauce), not as much fresh ingredients and noodles were not done. So disappointed!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am shocked to see all the good reviews for this place. The food was incredibly salty and the noodles tasted like they came straight out of a packet from Walmart. I have had very good ramen in the past. This place isn't that.Parking: The nearby parking lot costs $8 an HOUR. Ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Yummy! Pork is so worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Spicy Pork Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen
When ramen places started getting popular, all I could think of was the oodles of noodles I ate as a kid. I wouldn't even buy ramen at these places. I'd usually get rice and greens based bowls at the places that offered them lol. We decided to hit up Sticks & Spoons in the food hall, a place that’s all about ramen, so I knew I'd have to get it. Man I'm glad we went.I had the Buddha Paitan Ramen, and it was nothing short of a food epiphany. The broth struck this perfect sweet-savory balance, along with the other contents of the bowl, that altogether surprised the heck outta me. It was like the chef knew what my taste buds were missing because I've been pretty disappointed with most of the food offerings around here.Every spoonful was a journey. My wife even said I looked like I was on a spiritual quest, and honestly, I felt it. This wasn't just eating; it was discovering a whole new level of flavor I didn’t know existed.This bowl felt like it was made for me. Generous portions, complex flavors weaving together in harmonyr.If you hit up the food hall and see Sticks & Spoons, don't miss it. It’s not just food; it’s a flavor adventure that’s too good to miss, in my opinion.This is what "cooked with love" tastes like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Tonkotsu Ramen
Waaay
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
10/10 so cute, delicious spicy miso ramen ? ? very nice staff. Can't wait to ho again and make memories with the kids and husband ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Placed an order at 5:55pm to be picked up at 6:40pm, but my husband sat waiting for our food until 8pm. Not the first time this has happened. I love their food but they need accurate time estimates or we won't be able to come here any more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
The staff was very nice and helpful when ordering. The ramen was so delicious. I definitely see why they sell out. Get there early if you have a specific ramen in mind. The ramen was savory, and the toppings made it that much better. Highly recommend trying this place. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Restaurantji Recommends
Couldn’t recommend this place enough! It’s small but cozy, and exactly the place you want to be enjoying a nice bowl of ramen in. Hands down, the best ramen. And I highly recommend adding the shiitake mushrooms to your bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most delicious ramen in roanoke, the pork belly is delicious! There are vegetarian options as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork
absolutely amazing food, more than worth the wait when they get busy, very fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best ramen in town. My wife and I enjoy it most Sundays!
Great restaurant and highly recommended. Very good takoyaki. They had an interesting mix of the typical sauce with spicy mustard that was really good and added another dimension to the taste. Ive had better Ramen in Japan but this was really good. Probably best I've had in Virginia. They have about 8 seats inside and about 4 picnic tables outside. It's not a fancy dining experience but it's certainly tasty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki