Best ramen in Seattle, maybe in America. The spicy tan tan men is the best. It is such a unique sesame based broth that I literally day dream about. Pair it with a Kirin, and forget about it. So good. The staff is professional and efficient, even when it gets busy. Great to eat in, great to take out. It is a Ballard staple and one of the first places I recommend to anyone visiting from other parts of Seattle and beyond. Lately I've been getting the curry too and its DELICIOUS. I not so secretly wish at least 3 of my meals per week were from Arashi Ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hyunseok Gil
I stopped by right when they opened and grabbed a seat at one of the wooden tables. The interior has an older, lived-in vibe with its basic black metal stools and red paper lanterns hanging by the windows, but everything looked very clean. Since I got there so early, it only took a few minutes for my shoyu tonkotsu ramen to come out, which I definitely appreciated. The bowl looked great when it arrived, complete with a sheet of nori and half a soft-boiled egg that had a perfectly jammy yolk. The sliced pork belly chashu was really tender, but the broth itself was surprisingly light. Honestly, it was a bit too mild, which ended up being an issue because of the bean sprouts. The raw flavor of the sprouts was just too strong for the lighter broth, and they ended up overpowering the dish and throwing off the balance of the bowl. It is a decent, quick spot, but the broth needs a bit more depth to stand up to the toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Felicia
Best 👌🏾 Ramen I've ever had. Cute and friendly experience. Will return soon as I'm back in town. 😎😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bijay Raj Paudel
One of the best authentic Ramen! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Ashley
Easy seating, solid menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emilia Stoneham
Best little hole in the wall ramen spot with excellent food and friendly service. Mostly I get take out but have dined in before as well. Looks like it wouldn't be much from the outside but it's delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennie Maes
I picked up the spicy TanTan ramen for takeout and it was perfect. The gyzo were great too.
Em V
I love this ramen shop…it’s one of my favorites. The broth is rich and delicious, and if you like spicy food, their spicy bowl definitely has a little bit of a kick. The staff is friendly, service is usually quick, and the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Parking can be a bit difficult because it’s in a busy part of Ballard. It’s all street parking. Highly recommend this place if you’re a ramen fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cooper Greenfield
My go-to ramen spot in the city. Great food, and incredibly nice ownership! Wonderful spot that’s worth a try — you’ll keep coming back.
Arashi Ramen in Ballard is hands down my favorite ramen spot in Seattle. I always order the miso tonkotsu, and it’s consistently solid every time. The broth is deep, rich, and delicious, with a generous portion of scallions, corn, and tender pork belly chashu.
Service is always quick and courteous, which makes it an easy go-to whether you’re stopping in for lunch or dinner. Parking can be a bit challenging midday, but if you go earlier it’s usually not an issue. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving great ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alankrit Kharbanda
I do not like Miso Ramen in general. But the spicy Miso Ramen was so good here! Get the very spicy version and mix it before eating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bita
Spicy tantan men and miso ramen were amazing! Although we didn’t like the karage, but everything else was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso, Spicy Tantan Men
R I
Black garlic ramen was great, Japanese style curry wasn’t though, but still this place is a hidden gem in Ballard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael McBride
Every dish was amazing. Shio Tonkotsu is a classic and this restaurant does it right. It has a limited menu, but some things are seasonal, and there seem to be specials run. I studied abroad in Japan and this is one of the more authentic ramen shops I've visited since I got back to the states. Fantastic place, would recommend for anyone wanting a good experience. It was pretty busy Friday night, but the line moved quickly. Great shop.
Best ramen in Seattle, maybe in America. The spicy tan tan men is the best. It is such a unique sesame based broth that I literally day dream about. Pair it with a Kirin, and forget about it. So good. The staff is professional and efficient, even when it gets busy. Great to eat in, great to take out. It is a Ballard staple and one of the first places I recommend to anyone visiting from other parts of Seattle and beyond. Lately I've been getting the curry too and its DELICIOUS. I not so secretly wish at least 3 of my meals per week were from Arashi Ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by right when they opened and grabbed a seat at one of the wooden tables. The interior has an older, lived-in vibe with its basic black metal stools and red paper lanterns hanging by the windows, but everything looked very clean. Since I got there so early, it only took a few minutes for my shoyu tonkotsu ramen to come out, which I definitely appreciated.
The bowl looked great when it arrived, complete with a sheet of nori and half a soft-boiled egg that had a perfectly jammy yolk. The sliced pork belly chashu was really tender, but the broth itself was surprisingly light. Honestly, it was a bit too mild, which ended up being an issue because of the bean sprouts. The raw flavor of the sprouts was just too strong for the lighter broth, and they ended up overpowering the dish and throwing off the balance of the bowl. It is a decent, quick spot, but the broth needs a bit more depth to stand up to the toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best 👌🏾 Ramen I've ever had. Cute and friendly experience. Will return soon as I'm back in town. 😎😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best authentic Ramen! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easy seating, solid menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best little hole in the wall ramen spot with excellent food and friendly service. Mostly I get take out but have dined in before as well. Looks like it wouldn't be much from the outside but it's delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I picked up the spicy TanTan ramen for takeout and it was perfect. The gyzo were great too.
I love this ramen shop…it’s one of my favorites. The broth is rich and delicious, and if you like spicy food, their spicy bowl definitely has a little bit of a kick. The staff is friendly, service is usually quick, and the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Parking can be a bit difficult because it’s in a busy part of Ballard. It’s all street parking. Highly recommend this place if you’re a ramen fan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go-to ramen spot in the city. Great food, and incredibly nice ownership! Wonderful spot that’s worth a try — you’ll keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy ramen bar with fantastic food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Arashi Ramen in Ballard is hands down my favorite ramen spot in Seattle. I always order the miso tonkotsu, and it’s consistently solid every time. The broth is deep, rich, and delicious, with a generous portion of scallions, corn, and tender pork belly chashu.
Service is always quick and courteous, which makes it an easy go-to whether you’re stopping in for lunch or dinner. Parking can be a bit challenging midday, but if you go earlier it’s usually not an issue. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving great ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I do not like Miso Ramen in general. But the spicy Miso Ramen was so good here! Get the very spicy version and mix it before eating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spicy tantan men and miso ramen were amazing! Although we didn’t like the karage, but everything else was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso, Spicy Tantan Men
Black garlic ramen was great, Japanese style curry wasn’t though, but still this place is a hidden gem in Ballard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every dish was amazing. Shio Tonkotsu is a classic and this restaurant does it right. It has a limited menu, but some things are seasonal, and there seem to be specials run. I studied abroad in Japan and this is one of the more authentic ramen shops I've visited since I got back to the states. Fantastic place, would recommend for anyone wanting a good experience. It was pretty busy Friday night, but the line moved quickly. Great shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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